Cueto helps Reds beat Cubs 4-3  —  CHICAGO—Johnny Cueto threw 6 1-3 strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.  —  Cueto (2-0) allowed one earned run, scattering five hits.  He struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.78 for the season.

The 10 greatest games in Tiger Stadium history  —  Last week, as I'm sure many of you know, Fenway Park celebrated its centennial anniversary.  It had a big celebration and media attention.  That's appropriate, as the park has lasted all this time.  However, while it's the only baseball stadium …

Astros avoid sweep with 12-0 win over Dodgers  —  HOUSTON—Jordan Schafer hit his first career grand slam on a shot that bounced off the glove of Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier, Wandy Rodriguez pitched three-hit ball through seven innings Sunday and the Houston Astros romped past Los Angeles 12-0.

Cuddyer Leads Rockies to 4-1 Win Over Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Cuddyer lined a two-run double in the eighth and Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven strong innings Sunday, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.  —  The win put a damper on the celebration …

NY Mets, not Yankees, have best starting pitching rotation in New York City, surprisingly  —  So far, Amazin's proving to have better starters than in the Bronx  —  Jon Niese is just part of a pretty deep New York Mets pitching rotation.  —  The contrasting climactic events at Fenway Park …

Ivan Rodriguez career highlights  —  It was recently announced that veteran catcher and current unsigned free agent Ivan Rodriguez intends to officially retire in Texas on Monday.  —  When a great player like Rodriguez retires, it's nice to look back over his career, what his highs and lows were …

Dontrelle Willis moved to the restricted list at Triple-A  —  The Orioles have placed left-hander Dontrelle Willis on the restricted list at Triple-A Norfolk.  He had been on the minor league seven-day disabled list with a left forearm strain, but was moved to the restricted list Friday.

Parra's Grand Slam Helps Arizona End 5-Game Skid  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Gerardo Parra hit his first career grand slam to cap a five-run second inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.  —  Atlanta had won five in a row.

Showalter ejected for first time this season  —  ANAHEIM — Orioles manager Buck Showalter was ejected two outs into the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Angels for arguing balls and strikes.  Showalter was tossed immediately by home-plate umpire Angel Campos after coming onto …

Rays keep Twins, Liriano in deep early funk … Associated Press  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Desmond Jennings had one of the Rays' team record four sacrifice flys and drove in three runs as Tampa Bay beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday.  —  Jennings had a sacrifice fly during a two-run third …

Lohse stifles Pirates as Cardinals remain hot … PITTSBURGH — Kyle Lohse scattered six hits while pitching into the eighth inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Sunday.  —  David Freese had a two-run single for the Cardinals and Rafael Furcal had three hits …

Tampa Bay Rays may be on the hunt for catching  —  The Rays believe the improvements to their offense eventually will show their significance.  And they are confident the early season issues with their pitchers — a lack of aggressiveness from the starters and consistency from the relievers — will be worked out.