Not Many Teams Have Yankees' Number, but the Blue Jays Are Memorizing It  —  TORONTO — When Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, wearing the wan look of defeat after back-to-back poundings by the Yankees, acknowledged in September 2004 that there was little else he could do except …

Hansel Robles blows win for Steven Matz and Mets in 6-4 loss to White Sox  —  On a day when Terry Collins had some ominous remarks about the health and future of David Wright, Hansel Robles didn't improve the mood inside the Mets' clubhouse.  —  Robles couldn't hold a lead handed …

Kazmir, Dodgers Bullpen Outduel Arrieta, Blank Cubs 5-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 11:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Scott Kazmir and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, matching zeros with Cubs ace Jake Arrieta before the Los Angeles Dodgers got to Chicago's bullpen for a 5-0 victory Tuesday night.

Carpenter Has 4 More Hits to Lead Cards Over Brewers 10-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 11:39 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter tied his season high with four hits for the second straight game, scored four times and drove in two runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 on Tuesday night.

Betts Hits 3 HRs, Has 5 RBIs as Red Sox Beat Orioles 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 10:19 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Mookie Betts hit a career-high three homers and drove in five runs, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Tuesday night to open a three-game lead in the AL East.

Springer Sparks Astros to 8-5 Win Over Diamondbacks  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 7:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — George Springer has taken to the leadoff role these past eight games, lashing singles, homers, finding ways to get on base.  —  Houston manager A.J. Hinch isn't sure …

Rockies Tie Franchise Record With 7 Homers, Beat Reds 17-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 1, 2016, 12:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon each hit two of Colorado's team record-tying seven homers, powering the Rockies to a 17-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez says he battled Zika in offseason  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — As someone who has experienced Zika firsthand, Detroit Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez would give this advice to any athletes traveling to the 2016 Rio Olympics: Do your homework.

Rick Hahn won't publicly second-guess Robin Ventura's in-game decisions  —  White Sox general manager Rick Hahn talks Robin Ventura's job status ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mets.  —  White Sox manager Robin Ventura has been the target of criticism for his in-game management during …

O's put Caleb Joseph on 15-day DL with testicular injury  —  BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have placed backup catcher Caleb Joseph on the 15-day disabled list with a testicular injury.  —  Joseph was struck by a foul ball in the eighth inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Rockies Shortstop Jose Reyes Set for Return From Suspension  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 7:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes will report to Triple-A Albuquerque for a rehab assignment on Wednesday, the day after the former All-Star shortstop completes …