Column: Manny Machado, the ideal Cub, handles hoopla over arrival like superstar he is  —  Orioles slugger Manny Machado fields questions about being the focus of trade rumors on Monday, May 21, 2018.  (David Haugh/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  About 20 Chicago media members filed …

Mets open series with 2-0 win over Marlins  —  Fish fall in New York  —  NEW YORK - Jason Vargas returned to the rotation with five excellent innings, AJ Ramos pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Monday night.

Cleveland's bullpen blues keeping the AL Central in play  —  Two years ago, the Cleveland bullpen led the way when the Indians overcame significant injuries in their starting rotation and won the American League pennant.  —  Now, the fickle nature of relief pitching is holding the AL Central favorites back.

Didi Gregorius returns to lineup as New York Yankees visit Texas Rangers  —  New York's Didi Gregorius will return to the lineup on Monday when the Yankees square off against the Texas Rangers in the first of a three-game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

Jerad Eickhoff suffers setback in return to Phillies rotation  —  Jerad Eickhoff's rehab program has been put on hold after he felt a sensation in his fingertips on Sunday during the end of his start at triple-A Lehigh Valley.  —  The Phillies starter is working his way back from a back muscle injury …

Notes: Brewers activate Chase Anderson, send Freddy Peralta back to Class AAA Colorado Springs  —  Freddy Peralta's first stay in the majors ended Monday but it won't be his last.  —  The Milwaukee Brewers optioned the 21-year-old right-hander to Class AAA Colorado Springs to activate Chase Anderson …

It's your turn to debate this ‘legendary’ Milwaukee Brewers trading card lineup  —  Beckett Media and Topps present their all-time legendary trading card line-up for the Milwaukee Brewers Wochit  —  Mike Caldwell or Teddy Higuera?  Pete Vuckovich or Ben Sheets?

Nationals' Juan Soto homers on first pitch of first career at-bat as starter  —  Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto hit a home run on the first pitch of his first career at-bat as a starter Monday against the San Diego Padres.  —  The 19-year-old made his Major League Baseball debut on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

O'Neill starting in third consecutive game; Garcia at SS  —  The Cardinals, coming off a four-game split with the Philadelphia Phillies, host the Kansas City Royals Monday at 7:15 p.m. in the first of three at Busch Stadium.  —  The teams will also meet Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. and on Wednesday …

Detroit Tigers thoughts: Scouting Casey Mize; Liriano on trade block?  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Back on the beat after five days on a special assignment, which sent me to Auburn to watch junior right-hander Casey Mize, who is expected to be one of the top picks - if not the top pick - in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft.

Toronto Blue Jays aim to end skid vs. Los Angeles Angels  —  The Los Angeles Angels ended their five-game losing streak Sunday.  —  Next, they will be facing the Toronto Blue Jays, who will be trying to end a four-game losing streak of their own at the Angels' expense.

Anderson leads Lehigh Valley to 6-2 win over Rochester  —  ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Drew Anderson allowed just three hits over five innings, leading the Lehigh Valley IronPigs over the Rochester Red Wings in a 6-2 win on Monday.  —  Anderson (1-0) allowed one run while striking out five and walking three to pick up the win.

Tim Tebow timeline: Has he dispelled doubt on the diamond?  —  From the outset, Tim Tebow's pro baseball journey was going to follow its own unique path.  Making the move to baseball as a 29-year-old in 2016 was a bold step.  Tebow had not played the game competitively since his junior year of high school.

Balaguert's double leads Tennessee to 3-2 win over Mississippi  —  KODAK, Tenn. (AP) — Yasiel Balaguert hit a two-run double in the first inning, leading the Tennessee Smokies to a 3-2 win over the Mississippi Braves on Monday.  —  Craig Brooks got Daniel Lockhart to fly out with a runner …

Olt's run leads Pawtucket to 5-4 win over Scranton/WB  —  PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Mike Olt scored the decisive run on a forceout in the eighth inning, as the Pawtucket Red Sox beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5-4 on Monday.  —  Olt scored after he reached base on a walk and advanced to third on a single by Ramon Flores.

Fortnite: How a video game became baseball's most addictive pastime, from MLB to Little League  —  Along with running, throwing, fielding, hitting and hitting for power, there's another skill invaluable to baseball players beyond the five holy tools: Killing time.