Rays Hit 4 Homers, Rout Blue Jays 13-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 16, 2016, 10:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  TORONTO — Curt Casali hit a three-run homer, Tim Beckham and Steve Pearce each hit two-run blasts and the Tampa Bay Rays had four homers while beating the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 on Monday night.

Tim Lincecum, Angels Nearing Major League Deal  —  3:46pm: The two sides are indeed moving closer to a deal, but they're “still working through a few issues” and the deal isn't quite finished, tweets Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.  —  2:39pm: Right-hander Tim Lincecum is …

Manager Walt Weiss says better pitching, more diverse offense gives Colorado better chance on road  —  The Denver Post  —  Ryan Raburn (6) and DJ LeMahieu celebrate Sunday after Raburn's two-run, pinch-hit homer against the Mets.  (Justin Edmonds, Getty Images)  —  The Rockies' clubhouse was a hectic place Sunday night.

Dick McAuliffe, from 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 76  —  Dick McAuliffe, an infielder for the 1968 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, died on Friday.  He was 76.  —  The Tigers confirmed McAuliffe's passing and held a moment of silence before Monday's game for him and former first-round pick John Young.

Semien Homers, Manaea Wins First Major-League Game  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 17, 2016, 12:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Marcus Semien homered in support of Sean Manaea, who allowed four hits over 6 2/3 innings, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Monday night.

Angels Edge Dodgers 7-6 in Freeway Series Opener  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 17, 2016, 2:21 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Albert Pujols and Mike Trout combined to drive in six runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Dodgers 7-6 on Monday night for their fourth straight win in the opener of the Freeway Series.

Joyce, Niese Lead Pirates to 8-5 Win Over Braves  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 16, 2016, 10:30 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Matt Joyce homered among his three hits and drove in three runs, Gregory Polanco had three hits and three runs scored, and Jon Niese pitched six effective innings …

Tigers notes: 27-hour trip worth it for Warwick Saupold's mom  —  Australian reliever made his MLB debut in Baltimore, and his mom and girlfriend took a wild ride to come see it live  —  BALTIMORE - Deanna Saupold's eyes were glassy, her heart full.  —  Eyes glassy because she hadn't slept …

Changed Ramirez enjoyed helping Cubs prospects grow  —  Hold on.  Wait.  Stop!  —  Theo Epstein cannot possibly be talking about Manny Ramirez.  —  “It opened my eyes about how people can change,” said Epstein, the Cubs' president of baseball operations, about Ramirez's stint as a Triple A player-coach.

Gomes Has 3-Run Homer and 4 RBIs as Indians Rally  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 16, 2016, 10:51 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians finally had a breather Monday night, thanks to season highs in runs and hits.  —  Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and had four RBIs …

Morales Smacks 2-Run Walk-Off Homer, KC Beats Braves in 13  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 15, 2016, 7:54 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kendrys Morales has been struggling, especially against right-handers, but he came through huge Sunday.  —  Morales hit a game-ending …