Cardinals prepping for Martinez to meet weekend start, too  —  MINNEAPOLIS  • Having already scooped up the leftover innings Sunday against San Diego, John Gant is not available Tuesday night against Minnesota and the Cardinals are increasingly likely to set him aside for a start this weekend.

Robinson Cano suspended 80 games by MLB for performance-enhancing drug violation  —  In one of Major League Baseball's most stunning performance-enhancing drug busts this decade, Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano was suspended for 80 games for violating the game's drug policy …

Lyles comes within 5 outs of Padres' first perfect game  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Jordan Lyles came within five outs of the first perfect game in San Diego Padres history before allowing a single to Trevor Story in a 4-0 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

Bryce Harper focused on being a National, not upcoming free agency  —  WASHINGTON - Bryce Harper didn't walk out the door.  But he didn't walk into a trap either.  —  “I'm a National now,” said Harper on Tuesday afternoon, when asked about his future prior to Washington's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees.

Five truths at the quarter mark of the MLB season  —  The quarter mark of the season is generally the time when teams believe they can draw accurate conclusions about who they are, when players are no longer merely off to hot starts or slow starts but may have actually revealed a greater truth about how their year will go.

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera won't play until hamstring fully healed  —  Miguel Cabrera, who went on the 10-day disabled list with a hamstring strain on May 4, said Tuesday he's not sure when he'll resume baseball activity.  He made it clear he's not coming back until he's healthy.

White Sox push back Fulmer's next start  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have pushed back Carson Fulmer's next turn in their rotation and plan to give Hector Santiago a spot start.  —  Fulmer was originally scheduled to pitch Wednesday at Pittsburgh, but instead will go Friday against Texas.

MRI shows Mets' Yoenis Cespedes has right hip strain  —  Yoenis Cespedes of the New York Mets underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed a mild strain of his right hip, and the team has discussed with the outfielder the possibility he will be placed on the disabled list, general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday.

Carpio's single leads St. Lucie to 4-3 win over Florida  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Carpio hit a run-scoring single in the seventh inning, leading the St. Lucie Mets to a 4-3 win over the Florida Fire Frogs in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

Angels tweak batting order, move up Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani  —  Shohei Ohtani is moving on up.  —  The Los Angeles Angels' two-way sensation is hitting second Tuesday night against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, the first time he's been in that spot in his career.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Stephan carries Tampa to 4-2 win over Dunedin  —  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Stephan tossed a five-hit complete game, leading the Tampa Tarpons to a 4-2 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.  —  Dunedin had a runner on first in the top of the seventh …

Orioles on deck: What to watch Tuesday vs. Phillies, plus lineups, broadcast info and more  —  Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Andrew Cashner (1-4, 4.84 ERA) vs. Phillies RHP Nick Pivetta (2-2, 4.15 ERA)  —  The Orioles beat the Rays 17-1.  (Denise Sanders, Baltimore Sun video)

Joey Votto discusses Reds' ‘disappointing’ start to season  —  Joey Votto said in spring training he was eager for the Cincinnati Reds to get back to winning this season, but the early season results have been dominated by losing.  —  Even with a recent six-game winning streak …

Red Sox Place Carson Smith On 10-Day DL  —  The Red Sox announced that righty Carson Smith has been placed on the 10-day DL with a subluxation of his right shoulder.  He'll be replaced for the time being by lefty Bobby Poyner.  —  It's obviously not terribly promising news to hear that the injury is to Smith's throwing shoulder.