Prized prospect not dominated as he did in minor leagues, still tweaking on the fly  —  Back in the minor leagues, Joe Jimenez wouldn't have to answer for it.  —  He wouldn't have to stand inside the clubhouse the morning after allowing a couple of runs in a two-run game, surrounded by reporters …

John Bormann started day in Single A, then made his major-league debut for Pirates  —  MIAMI (AP) — It's a long way from the Florida State League to the majors, which is why catcher John Bormann was in such a rush on Interstate 75.  —  A catcher for the Class A Bradenton Marauders …

Cardinals notes: April record for rainouts in April  —  At some point, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said, there will be a comeuppance for this record amount of rainouts at Busch Stadium.  —  That's when the real pitching questions come.  —  The Cardinals made a preemptive move …

Freddie Freeman tweaks Miller Park as ‘bad-lit Little League field’  —  Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman will be looking forward to Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee, mostly because he is apparently tired of playing at the Brewers' Miller Park.

Heyward reworks swing, sees production at plate  —  One of the many adages in sports, but one of the most meaningful, is that your highest-paid player should be your best player.  —  The defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs are an example of that so far this season.

Anthony Rendon becomes 2nd player to have 6 hits, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs in game in MLB history  —  Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 6-for-6 with three home runs and 10 RBIs on Sunday against the New York Mets, becoming just the second player in Major League Baseball history …

Kyle Schwarber saves his anger for the baseball  —  BOSTON — Considering his earnest demeanor and body type, you might think Chicago Cubs leadoff man Kyle Schwarber would turn into the Incredible Hulk when things don't go his way at the plate.  But as manager Joe Maddon said Saturday …

Colts sign son of baseball hall of famer  —  Former University of Arizona receiver Trey Griffey - the son of baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. - has signed a rookie free agent contract with the Colts, according to his agent, Joel Segal.  —  An All-Pac 12 honorable mention selection …

Instant Replay: Dodgers 6, Phillies 5  —  BOX SCORE  —  LOS ANGELES — The Phillies suffered a gut-wrenching 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.  —  The Phillies took a 5-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning but the Dodgers tied the game on three straight, no-out solo homers against Hector Neris.