Milestone night for Reyes, Collins as Mets hold off Angels … NEW YORK — A milestone night for the New York Mets nearly turned into a miserable one.  —  Jose Reyes had three instrumental hits, including the 2,000th of his career, and manager Terry Collins made just the right moves …

Cardinals waste stellar outing by Martinez  —  St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter reacts after being thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple in the bottom of the ninth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Cardinals notes: Cardinals miss out on Cuban outfielder  —  With most of the big spenders benched by past largesse and a rare chance to pursue young, elite talent, the Cardinals made their bid for Cuban teen Luis Robert early last week.  —  They had a few days to realize it wasn't good enough.

Rays aim for series sweep against Yankees (May 21, 2017)  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays will continue to look for big things from their bats as they aim for a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field.  —  The Rays (23-22) hit three home runs …

The Phillies lose to the Pirates as Velasquez falters again  —  PITTSBURGH - Vince Velasquez stood powerless in a corner of the silent visitors clubhouse at PNC Park.  His start against the Pirates on Saturday afternoon had deteriorated like so many of Velasquez's have before, resulting in a 6-3 loss.

Rangers' 10-game win streak crushed by Tigers, but there were helpful lessons learned along the way  —  DETROIT — The great Earl Weaver is credited with the saying, “Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher,” and that axiom played out Saturday at Comerica Park.

Royals' Alex Gordon headed for paternity leave, Raul Mondesi returns to big leagues  —  MINNEAPOLIS  —  Infielder Raul Mondesi arrived at Target Field on Sunday morning as left fielder Alex Gordon prepared to go on a three-day paternity leave.  —  Gordon was in the lineup on Sunday afternoon …

Braves react to Matt Adams trade: 'That's a legit guy'  —  The Braves completed a trade with the Cardinals for first baseman Matt Adams on Saturday as the team played a game against the Nationals.  Adams is expected to be the everyday first baseman as Freddie Freeman sits out at least 10 weeks …

Sunday's game  —  Diamondbacks at Padres  —  Where: Petco Park, San Diego.  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (1-0, 1.93) vs. Padres LHP Clayton Richard (2-5, 4.86).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Godley threw well again on Monday night against the Mets, giving up just one run in 6 2/3 innings.

Padres Claim Chase d'Arnaud  —  The Padres have claimed infielder Chase d'Arnaud off waivers from the Red Sox, tweets Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe.  D'Arnaud had been in limbo since the Red Sox designated him for assignment Thursday.  —  This marks the second time a team has claimed d'Arnaud this season.

New York Yankees: Could Aaron Hicks Play First Base?  —  The New York Yankees first base position has been a bit of an anchor weighing down the team so far this season.  Could they turn to Aaron Hicks to help get more production out of the position?  —  Coming into this season …

Orioles add Paul Janish as Ryan Flaherty heads to disabled list with shoulder tendinitis  —  Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ryan Flaherty charges the single hit by Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Detroit.

White Sox lead Mariners 10-0 behind Avisail Garcia's 6 RBIs  —  Photos from the White Sox-Mariners game on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Seattle.  —  Avisail Garcia totaled two home runs, a double and a career-high six RBIs in the first four innings to help the White Sox to a 10- lead …

Reds notes: Wrist still bothering Zack Cozart  —  Sunday was a planned off day for Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart, but not for general rest.  The Reds are being proactive about resting the sore left wrist that has bugged the 31-year-old for more than a month.

Calvin Johnson content in retirement, not ‘treated the way I should have been’ by Lions  —  Calvin Johnson and Marshawn Lynch left college a decade ago and went 10 picks apart in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft.  —  They worked out together as they prepared for the NFL combine …

Cubs Activate Jason Heyward, Option Tommy La Stella To Triple-A  —  The Cubs on Sunday officially activated outfielder Jason Heyward from the disabled list and optioned infielder Tommy La Stella down to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.  —  Heyward has been out since May 5 with a sprained left index finger.

Mike Clevinger masterful as Cleveland Indians blank Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona spoke to expectations and how they don't change regarding personnel, whether stars or stop-gaps.  —  Still, what right-hander Mike Clevinger delivered Saturday was unexpected and enticing.