Curtis Granderson, Juan Lagares hurt  —  PHOENIX — The New York Mets went from an impending outfield surplus to an outfield shortage in the span of a few innings.  —  Curtis Granderson and Juan Lagares departed Monday's 7-3 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in consecutive innings with injuries.

MLB to fine Red Sox manager John Farrell for instant replay remarks  —  MLB executive VP of baseball operations Joe Torre announced the fine against Farrell, who said 'it's hard to have any faith' in instant replay after two decisions went against the Red Sox during their weekend series vs. the Yankees.

Cubs hire former OF McDonald  —  Chicago Tribune columnist Steve Rosenbloom talks about the struggles of Cubs pitchers Jose Veras and Edwin Jackson.  —  NEW YORK — The Chicago Cubs named former outfielder Darnell McDonald as a baseball operations assistant.

As MLB honors Jackie Robinson, can it reverse a trend?  —  Just when we want to believe that times are changing, and prejudice is waning, along comes a ferocious reminder like a Manny Pacquiao punch to the jaw.  —  Sheer racism, exposed in vile letters directed to Hall of Fame great Hank Aaron …

Blue Jays Designate Marcus Walden, Outright Jeremy Jeffress  —  The Blue Jays have issued a press release to announce a series of roster moves: Right-hander Marcus Walden has been designated for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Munenori Kawasaki, who has been promoted …

Rays' Matt Moore to have surgery, out for season  —  BALTIMORE — Rays All-Star pitcher Matt Moore has decided to have surgery on his left elbow next week and will be sidelined for about a year.  —  Moore told the Tampa Bay Times after Monday's 7-1 loss to the Orioles of his decision …

Pirates, Reds hit 10 HRs before game suspended … Sports Xchange  —  CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds combined for 10 home runs during a wild six innings on Monday night before steady rain resulted in a suspension with the score tied 7-7 at wet, windy Great American Ball Park.

D-backs, agent spar over promotion of top pitching prospect Bradley  —  The agent for right-hander Archie Bradley, one of the game's top pitching prospects, says his client deserves to jump into the Arizona Diamondbacks' struggling rotation.  D-backs general manager Kevin Towers disagrees.

Mets to watch Joel Hanrahan throw during closer's upcoming showcase  —  In desperate need of bullpen relief, the Mets are one of the teams that will reportedly attend Hanrahan's showcase on Thursday.  Hanrahan underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2013.  —  PHOENIX — The Mets …

Red-Hot Brewers Win by Swinging Freely, Always  —  MILWAUKEE — No team in the major leagues swings as aggressively as the Milwaukee Brewers.  No team in the major leagues has as many victories, either.  The Brewers believe these facts are related.  —  “It has to be, like …

After getting paycheck, Wang makes debut  —  MILWAUKEE — Left-hander Wei-Chung Wang received his first Major League paycheck on Monday afternoon, and then the Brewers made him earn it.  —  It was a day of firsts for Wang, a 21-year-old Rule 5 Draft pick who is rated the Brewers' No. 11 prospect by MLB.com.

RECOMMEND  —  In his first full season as a starting pitcher, Jesse Chavez has been a pleasant surprise for the Oakland Athletics.  —  Despite two very strong outings, he's still without a victory due to a lack of run support and some poor work by his bullpen.