MLB, Rays looking into Wander Franco social media ‘speculation’  —  The All-Star shortstop did not play Sunday against the Guardians and left the dugout in the middle of the game.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Major League Baseball is looking into social media posts concerning All-Star shortstop Wander Franco, the Rays confirmed Sunday night.

Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone talks tough losses, handling team's struggles  —  ATLANTA — Shortly after the Yankees suffered a ninth-inning implosion and a loss to the Marlins on Sunday, Aaron Boone spent some time watching videos of his players' postgame interviews.

Team Date Transaction  —  New York Mets recalled RHP José Butto from Syracuse Mets.  —  Syracuse Mets activated RHP José Butto.  —  New York Mets optioned RHP José Butto to Syracuse Mets.  —  New York Mets recalled RHP José Butto from Syracuse Mets.

Luis Robert Jr. returns from a pinkie injury — and hits the go-ahead home run in White Sox's 5-3 win against Cubs  —  Luis Robert Jr. spent Tuesday's pregame discussing the adjustments to what he's wearing when he's on base.  —  But it was an adjustment he made at the plate in the seventh inning …

Former Marlins owner Loria dishes on the ‘horrible thing’ Jeter did and a lot more  —  Out of the public eye for six years, former Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has resurfaced, promoting his new book, “From the Front Row: Reflections of a Major League Baseball Owner and Modern Art Dealer.”

Lindor becomes first Met with 20 steals, 20 homers since 2008 as New York beats Pirates 7-2  —  NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor became the first Met to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases since 2008 as New York beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Monday night to win consecutive games for the first time in more than two weeks.

Collapse returns: Diamondbacks surrender 4-run eighth in loss to Rockies  —  DENVER — Brendan Rodgers did not hesitate when asked to select a turning point from Monday night.  —  “That lead-off single when (Charlie Blackmon) gets on, he busts his butt to get down the line and really shows …

He Eats Innings, Surrenders Runs and Loses Games—Which Makes Him Very Valuable  —  By taking the ball every five days and working deep into the game, the Royals' Jordan Lyles is an example of a lost breed that helps his team win in the long run by losing  —  They're the three little words …

With Steven Matz injured, Cardinals must again address starting rotation  —  ST. LOUIS — Steven Matz ripped a sinker down in the zone to Salavador Perez, forcing the long-time Kansas City catcher to pop up to first base to end the bottom of the sixth Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium.

Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for ‘The Blind Side,’ sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship  —  Oher also asked for a full accounting of the money earned off the use of his name and story.  —  Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for the movie “The Blind Side,” …

Patrick Bailey, the best thing to happen to the Giants this season, hits a walk-off homer  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants were down to their final out in the 10th inning Sunday afternoon.  Patrick Bailey whittled down the odds even further.  —  “I haven't hit breaking balls great right-handed,” the Giants' rookie catcher said.