Marlon Byrd banned 50 games  —  Outfielder Marlon Byrd, who admitted to working with the man whose center triggered a federal investigation of steroids use and distribution among athletes, has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.  —  The league announced on Monday that the free agent …

Hochevar Stars for Royals in 8-0 Rout of Rays  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Luke Hochevar tossed his second career shutout, Eric Hosmer homered and Yuniesky Betancourt drove in three runs to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-0 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.

Reds' Mat Latos strikes out 13 Brewers in CG win … CINCINNATI — Mat Latos fanned a personal-best 13 batters in his second career complete game and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Monday night.  —  The NL Central leaders won for only the second time in seven games.

Yankees Announce Lineup For 66th Old Timers' Day  —  NEW YORK (WFAN) - The New York Yankees have announced that nearly 50 former Yankees will attend the 66th annual Old Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July 1st.  The YES Network will air the ceremonies, which are scheduled to begin at 11:15 a.m. …

Rockies defeat Washington Nationals as Jeff Francis pitches well  —  Who's afraid of big, bad Coors Field?  —  Clearly not Washington Nationals whiz kid Stephen Strasburg.  The 23-year-old right-hander wasn't as dominant as usual, but he clearly wasn't intimidated by Coors Field's nasty reputation.

Bass headed to DL with shoulder inflammation  —  SAN DIEGO — Another San Diego starter is headed to the disabled list.  Right-hander Anthony Bass is the latest in a string of starters to hit the DL.  Bass had been one of the more durable Padre arms prior to leaving his start against the Rangers Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation.

Rollins, Blanton lead Phillies over Pirates  —  PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton threw seven effective innings, Jimmy Rollins homered for the fourth time in five games and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Monday night.  —  Blanton (7-6) allowed three runs — two earned — and seven hits, striking out eight.

Cano, Yankees bats back Kuroda, overpower Indians  —  NEW YORK — Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs to extend his recent tear, Hiroki Kuroda took a shutout into the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 on Monday night.

Brian Schneider placed on disabled list  —  Brian Schneider became the 14th different Phillies player to hit the disabled list Monday.  The backup catcher was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain suffered during a home-plate collision Sunday.

Holliday dumped on as Marlins take 1-0 lead  —  MIAMI  • Marlins leadoff hitter Jose Reyes jabbed a line drive into the left-field corner and seemed to be triple-bound before a throw from left met him at the bag.  —  Matt Holliday just had to get through a shower first.

Rizzo to make long-awaited Cubs debut Tuesday  —  Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs' top prospect, will make his debut Tuesday night against the New York Mets, a source confirmed.  —  Rizzo was removed from Iowa's game in the fourth inning on Monday, and will fly to Chicago on Monday night.