Struggling Baltimore Orioles host Washington Nationals  —  As the Baltimore Orioles' early-season woes continue, especially at the plate, they will be running into something they probably won't want to see: the Washington Nationals and their strong starting staff.

Cards turn back clock in win over Pirates  —  • It long has been said that a walk is as good as a hit unless, of course, you're consumed with launch angle and exit velocity and prioritize a home run over a base on balls.  But the Cardinals took a yellowed page out of the almost obsolete …

On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox  —  ON DECK  —  STARTING PITCHERS  —  RHP Aaron Sanchez (2-4, 4.07 ERA) vs. LHP David Price (4-4, 4.08 ERA)  —  Since the Fortnite fiasco in early May, when Price missed a start because of carpal tunnel syndrome in his pitching hand, he is 2-0 …

NYC restaurant names hamburger after Joe Maddon's foundation  —  Photos of Joe Maddon, the 2015 NL Manager of the Year.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Joe Maddon was honored with the sale of an Italian hoagie sandwich at Wrigley Field shortly after his arrival as Cubs manager in 2015.

Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 among MLB's power trio  —  The Yankees, Red Sox and Astros might already be establishing themselves as MLB's elite trio, but that doesn't mean there won't be jostling for position during the rest of the season.  Witness this week's turnover …

Mickey Callaway burned by bullpen decisions in Mets loss to Brewers  —  Video: NY Mets manager Callaway on his decisions in the 8-7 loss Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  MILWAUKEE — Mickey Callaway didn't have any regrets.  —  The rookie skipper believed the statistics supported …

Kapler, Roberts match wits as Phillies visit Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will match wits starting Monday with one of the guys who nearly ended up with his current job.  —  Gabe Kapler, the Dodgers' former director of player development and manager candidate …

Tanaka pitches Yankees past Angels 3-1  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka pitched six sharp innings and struck out Japanese countryman Shohei Ohtani twice as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 Sunday.  —  Brett Gardner had three hits for New York, which won five of six against the Angels this season.

Preview: Cardinals at Brewers  —  • Heading into Sunday's action, the Brewers have won eight of their past 10 games and boast a four-game lead over the Cardinals in the NL Central.  They are 15-10 at Miller Park.  —  First baseman Jesus Aguilar has put together a strong start to the season.

Rising Braves greet Mets with doubleheader  —  The Atlanta Braves hope to continue their early season success against the New York Mets when the teams play a doubleheader on Monday to open a four-game series at Atlanta's SunTrust Park.  —  Atlanta has won five of six meetings against the Mets …

Sosa's single leads Springfield to 7-3 win over San Antonio  —  SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Edmundo Sosa hit a run-scoring single in the third inning, leading the Springfield Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the San Antonio Missions on Sunday.  With the victory, the Cardinals swept the three-game series.

Zimmermann leads Rome to 3-0 win over Augusta  —  NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) — Bruce Zimmermann struck out 11 over 6 1/3 innings, leading the Rome Braves over the Augusta GreenJackets in a 3-0 win on Sunday.  —  Zimmermann (6-2) picked up the win after he walked three while allowing three hits.

Tigers face tough task of slowing Angels' Trout  —  Mike Trout had a career day at the plate against New York Yankees on Saturday.  Now, the Detroit Tigers have the unenviable task of trying to control the Los Angeles Angels slugger for four days.  —  Trout racked up career highs with five hits …