Kansas City Royals team bus hit by chunk of flying ice, relief pitcher takes wheel  —  The Kansas City Royals just can't seem to escape this spring's crazy winter-like weather.  —  After having Sunday's marquee matchup against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels postponed at home …

Yankees pounce on Derek Jeter's Marlins from all sides  —  No wonder Derek Jeter didn't want to come back to The Bronx for this one.  —  The Yankee great missed his former team's 12-1 victory over the Marlins on Monday night at the Stadium, as the Yankees took advantage of a Miami team deep into a teardown under its new CEO, Jeter.

Breaking down Cincinnati Reds' 2-13 start, and comparing to 1931  —  The Cincinnati Reds' first 15 games of the season have produced just two wins - the team's worst start since the 1931 Reds started 2-17.  —  The hometown Enquirer was pretty rough on the team 87 years ago.

MLB Pulls Cleveland Indians ‘Chief Wahoo’ Cap With Jackie Robinson Day Mark  —  Sunday marked the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.  It's something Major League Baseball takes great pride in as it marks Robinson breaking the color barrier and ushering in integration into the game.

MLB power rankings: Red-hot Red Sox claim No. 1 spot  —  Grim weather conditions finally forced a postponement at Fenway Park on Monday, though that may do little to quell the Boston Red Sox's historic start.  —  The Red Sox are on a 13-1 roll, their best 14-game stretch since 2006 …

Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will miss 2 to 3 months with thumb injury  —  Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier has a torn ligament in his right thumb that requires surgery and could be sidelined for two to three months.  —  The Rays placed the defensive whiz on the 10-day disabled list Monday …

Righty Jeremy Hellickson joins Nationals, will start vs. Mets  —  NEW YORK — The Washington Nationals have added right-hander Jeremy Hellickson to the roster and will start him in the series opener against the New York Mets.  —  The Nationals purchased Hellickson's contract before Monday night's game at Citi Field.

Mets without Jay Bruce, Yoenis Cespedes in series opener against Nationals  —  NEW YORK — Outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Jay Bruce did not start Monday against Washington.  Bruce is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot but expects to return Tuesday, and Cespedes received his first day off while in a 7-for-47 slump.

Pirates 2B Josh Harrison out 6 weeks with broken finger  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison is out six weeks with a broken bone in his left hand.  —  The team says Harrison fractured his pinkie finger Sunday when he was hit with a pitch by Miami's Jose Urena …

Phillies lose to Braves to snap winning streak  —  ATLANTA — Odubel Herrera stood at second base Monday night with his hands on his hips as if he could not believe what had just happened.  He smacked himself in the helmet.  He barked an obscenity.  And he stayed there for a moment …

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers … The Diamondbacks encountered two significant injuries before the season was even a week old.  Neither has slowed them down.  They don't see why the latest injury, this one to right-hander Taijuan Walker, should be any different.

5 stats to know about Braves' homestand  —  ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves on Monday night start a seven-game homestand at SunTrust Park — their longest stay at home until August when they play 10 games.  —  Atlanta's next 20 games will be against teams — Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets …

Olt, Travis lead the way for Pawtucket  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mike Olt homered and doubled three times, driving in four runs and scoring a pair as the Pawtucket Red Sox beat the Columbus Clippers 9-6 on Monday.  —  Sam Travis homered and singled with two RBIs for Pawtucket.

Skoug's homer leads Kannapolis to 4-2 win over Augusta  —  NORTH AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Evan Skoug hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Kannapolis Intimidators to a 4-2 win over the Augusta GreenJackets on Monday.  —  Tyler Johnson got Logan Baldwin to ground out with a runner …

Wilson, Robson lift Erie over Trenton 8-3  —  ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Kenny Wilson tripled and singled, also stealing a base as the Erie SeaWolves beat the Trenton Thunder 8-3 on Monday.  —  Jake Robson singled twice, also stealing a base for Erie.  —  Erie batted around in the first inning …

Hooks fans relish chance to see 2017 World Series trophy same night employees get rings  —  Kristina Nunicio missed out on a chance to take a picture with the Commissioner's Trophy to commemorate the Astros' first World Series title when it was at H-E-B stores a few weeks ago.

Rangers shortstop Jurickson Profar exits vs. Rays, in concussion protocol  —  Injuries continue to plague the Texas Rangers, who have seen many players sent to the disabled list early in the season.  —  The latest player to be bitten by the injury bug was shortstop Jurickson Profar …

Callaway Versus Martinez  —  Watching the Nationals at the Mets tonight, it appears the Mets have their heads in the game more than the Nationals.  The Mets lead 6-1 in the seventh.  They run the bases well, they bunt well, and deGrom is fooling batters with a good fastball and good off-speed pitches.