Legendary umpire Joe West dishes on players, managers and replay at 5,000th game  —  You listen to his songs online, watch him eject your favorite managers and players, and scream every time he makes a call, whether it's right or wrong.  —  Joe West, 64, the most polarizing umpire in baseball …

Red Sox place Pablo Sandoval back on DL, this time with ear infection  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Struggling Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left inner ear infection, the team announced Tuesday.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Houston Astros use long ball to beat Oakland Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Houston Astros right fielder George Springer hit a career-high 29 home runs last year in 162 games.  —  Springer hit his 20th blast on Monday night in just his 65th game, a solo shot in the eighth inning of a 4-1 win …

Mike Zunino's HRs power Seattle Mariners past Detroit Tigers  —  SEATTLE — Like many managers, Scott Servais is a former major league catcher.  —  So forgive Servais if a pair of two-run homers wasn't what impressed him about Mike Zunino's performance Monday night as the Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-2 at Safeco Field.

Braves mull moving Adams to outfield when Freeman returns  —  Matt Adams has been so productive in place of Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman that the team wants to keep him in the regular lineup when Freeman returns from the disabled list as soon as next month.

Phillies keep Cardinals quiet, push tie game into extra innings  —  PHILADELPHIA  • With the exception of one swing in the second inning, the Cardinals have not been able to do much offensively, sometimes despite themselves.  —  That has allowed the Phillies to hang in long enough to have the advantage.

Sources: MLB tells Cubs, Padres that Anthony Rizzo collision violated rule  —  Padres manager Andy Green was correct to question the legality of Anthony Rizzo's collision with catcher Austin Hedges in Monday night's game between the Padres and Cubs.  —  Major League Baseball, according to sources …

Martinez gets start as Rangers host Blue Jays (Jun 20, 2017)  —  For a pitcher, you might say Nick Martinez handles the changeup well.  —  With Tyson Ross back in the rotation after spending the first 2 1/2 months recovering from shoulder surgery, Martinez was expected to be back in the bullpen full time as a long reliever.

Brewers To Sign Tom Wilhelmsen  —  The Brewers have agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran righty Tom Wilhelmsen, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.  He'll head to the team's top affiliate.  —  As McCalvy notes, Wilhelmsen has an interesting history already with the Milwaukee organization.

Phillies Designate Jeanmar Gomez, Michael Saunders  —  The Phillies made a rather dramatic roster move today, announcing that righty Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders have been designated for assignment in one fell swoop.  Lefty Hoby Milner and outfielder Cameron Perkins have had their contracts purchased.

Former White Sox infielder Iguchi announces retirement plans  —  TOKYO (AP) — Japanese infielder Tadahito Iguchi, who helped the Chicago White Sox win the World Series in 2005, will retire at the end of the 2017 season.  —  The 42-year-old Iguchi, the oldest active player in Nippon Professional Baseball …

Brandon Woodruff's debut with Brewers on hold  —  Former Biloxi Shucker Brandon Woodruff is on the 10-day disabled list for the Milwaukee Brewers, but it's unlikely he'll return to the fold immediately after those 10 days are up.  —  The right-hander out of Mississippi State was called …

Braves prospect Weigel has elbow injury, will see Dr. Andrews  —  Braves pitching prospect Patrick Weigel has a possible torn elbow ligament and will see Dr. James Andrews, a person familiar with the situation said.  —  Weigel, 22, was promoted from Double-A Mississippi to Triple-A Gwinnett in early May …

Gerrit Cole stays cool in Pirates' rout of Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — Gerrit Cole amped up his performance and dialed down his demeanor Monday in an 8-1 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers.  —  The Pirates right-hander went seven innings and gave up a run on three hits.