‘Nothing’ is best prescription for Nicky Delmonico's broken hand  —  White Sox outfielder Nicky Delmonico talks about rehabilitation for his broken right hand on Monday, May 21, 2018.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Normally, as the expression goes …

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.

With Mets rotation struggling, Jason Vargas must make the most of skipped start to turn season around  —  One of the Mets' most prominent celebrity fans once scripted a character named Vargas into the classic “Bizarro World” episode of his hit sitcom about nothing.

Greg Bird's looming return to Yankees will have a roster impact  —  ARLINGTON, Texas - Lefty-hitting first baseman Greg Bird is “obviously getting a lot closer” to being activated by the Yankees, said manager Aaron Boone, and the decision to activate him might be made after the weekend.

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 …

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.

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?

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.