5th inning ‘gets away’ from Mike Clevinger in Chicago White Sox's 5-3 loss: 'It's something that can definitely be corrected'  —  CINCINNATI — Mike Clevinger knows what has been costing him in outings that haven't gone his way.  —  “It's kind of been a same theme of any of my bad outings …

Cardinals' Willson Contreras shifting to DH, outfielder: What it means for his playing time  —  Willson Contreras, who the Cardinals signed to a five-year, $87.5 million deal over the offseason, will not catch over the next couple of weeks for St. Louis.  Here's what you need to know:

Julius Randle, Knicks struggle in wire-to-wire blowout Game 3 loss to Jimmy Butler, Heat  —  MIAMI — Jimmy Butler returned and the Knicks just folded.  —  Saving a terrible time to produce one of their most anemic offensive performances, New York was crushed Saturday afternoon by the Heat, 105-86, falling to a 2-1 series deficit.

'This is always where I've expected myself': Matt Mervis' journey to Wrigley Field highlights the Chicago Cubs' renewed depth  —  Jeff and Ellen Mervis had just arrived at Baltimore-Washington International Airport on Thursday afternoon when the call came through.

Anthony Davis, LeBron James spark Lakers in Game 3 rout of Warriors  —  LOS ANGELES — The Lakers returned to Crypto.com Arena for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, once again held in the warm embrace of their fans.

Aggies Blast Gators to Square Series  —  BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The Texas A&M Aggies erupted for a pair of big innings and took care of the No. 4 Florida Gators in exclamatory fashion with a 15-2 win in seven innings on Saturday on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.

Astros' Luis Garcia needs Tommy John surgery on right elbow  —  Houston right-hander Luis Garcia needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the season, another major blow to the Astros' starting rotation.  —  A date for Garcia's surgery has not been set, and the Astros …

Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco's rehab delayed by stomach virus  —  Carlos Carrasco's return to action is being delayed by a stomach virus.  The right-hander was set to go on a rehab assignment this weekend but it's been pushed back while he deals with the illness.

Jake Bauers' misplay in left field sinks Yankees as Rays take series opener  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Prior to the Yankees' first game of the year against the Rays, Aaron Boone shared a glowing scouting report on the Yankees' first-place, American League East rivals.  —  “No real weakness.

Yankees' Carlos Rodon delayed further by ‘chronic’ back issue  —  Carlos Rodon's debut with the New York Yankees has hit another snag.  —  Rodon said Friday that his back issue is “chronic,” and he will have a cortisone shot next week in hopes that it speeds up the recovery process.