Photos: Braves welcome new first baseman Matt Adams  —  Matt Adams is embraced by teammate Kurt Suzuki in the dugout before Sunday's game against the Nationals.  —  Matt Adams takes the field for Sunday's game against the Nationals.  —  Matt Adams returns to the dugout after striking …

Tommy Milone implodes early as Mets drop series finale to Angels  —  Things looked bleak for the Mets while fans were still filing into the ballpark Sunday afternoon.  The first five batters of the game all scored against Tommy Milone, who was torched for eight runs in just 1 1/3 innings …

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 …

Bronson Arroyo gives up four homers as Cincinnati Reds lose  —  In the immediacy of his team's 6-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price misunderstood a question from a television reporter.  He thought he'd been asked about Bronson Arroyo's job security.

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.

Despite recent struggles, Masahiro Tanaka will make next scheduled start for Yankees  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Masahiro Tanaka will make his next scheduled start on Thursday while Greg Bird should start tee-and-toss on Monday when the Yankee return home, Joe Girardi said.

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.

White Sox look for offense to stay hot in series finale vs. Mariners  —  Photos of White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox offense will try to stay hot when they take on the Mariners on Sunday in the series finale at Safeco Field.

NL Notes: Cardinals, Padres, Phillies  —  The Cardinals were aggressive in trying to sign Cuban outfield prospect Luis Robert, but general manager John Mozeliak sensed the 19-year-old would end up elsewhere, writes Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com.  Robert proved Mozeliak correct when he agreed to sign with the White Sox on Saturday.

Bibens-Dirkx's yeoman's work gives Rangers' bullpen a break  —  DETROIT  —  The work turned in Saturday night by Austin Bibens-Dirkx didn't go unappreciated by anyone in the Texas Rangers' clubhouse, and especially by his fellow relievers.  —  The right-hander allowed only one hit …

Cubs lead Brewers 13-1  —  Photos from the game on May 21, 2017, at Wrigley Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs 13, Brewers 1  —  Kris Bryant hit two home runs, his ninth and 10th of the season, and new leadoff hitter Ben Zobrist began the game with one Sunday and the Cubs lead the Brewers 13-1 in front of 41,671 at Wrigley Field.

MLB: Astros place catcher Brian McCann on concussion disabled list  —  The Houston Astros have placed catcher Brian McCann on the seven-day concussion disabled list.  —  The move is retroactive to Saturday and comes a day after Houston placed ace Dallas Keuchel on the 10-day disabled list because of a pinched nerve in his neck.

Atlanta Braves: Is Rio Ruiz the long-term answer at third base?  —  Rio Ruiz was just called up after the Freddie Freeman injury.  Now he has a chance to prove himself to a be a long-term answer for the Atlanta Braves at third base.  —  Rio Ruiz was once paid greatly above slot …

Estrada Fans 12 As Blue Jays Beat Orioles 3-1 To Avoid Sweep  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Marco Estrada matched his career high with 12 strikeouts, Devon Travis hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the sloppy Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.