After bullpen day, Rays turn to Chris Archer vs. A's  —  It appears Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin will have to wait until at least Thursday to get his wish to witness first-hand the strategy of rival Kevin Cash when the Tampa Bay Rays visit for a four-game series that begins Monday afternoon.

Mets place struggling reliever AJ Ramos and infielder Wilmer Flores on the disabled list  —  Y Mets manager Mickey Callaway discusses the team's roster moves Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  ATLANTA—The Mets placed reliever AJ Ramos (right shoulder strain) and infielder Wilmer Flores …

Red Sox star Betts out 2nd straight day, tightness left side  —  BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts is out of the lineup for the second straight game because of tightness on his left side.  —  “We do feel that probably tomorrow might be a day that he will come back,” …

Cubs' Mike Montgomery to make first start, bat eighth vs. Pirates  —  Theo Epstein addresses trade talks involving the Cubs: “There's nothing going on.”  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Mike Montgomery's first start Monday isn't the only twist as the Cubs as face the Pirates at PNC Park.

The Hunter Strickland-Bryce Harper brawl ended Mike Morse's career - and it could have been worse  —  SAN FRANCISCO - It was the brawl that ended one career, a violent collision that prevented injury to one of the game's biggest stars, sparing another a colossal suspension, and leaving one filled with remorse.

Cardinals turn to Gyorko at cleanup, bump Ozuna down in order  —  MILWAUKEE  • Still looking for that lineup that comes to life and carries them for a stretch, the Cardinals have done something on Memorial Day they have avoided to this point in the season.

Cubs' Joe Maddon takes exception to ESPN's criticism of Willson Contreras' tough-love approach with Tyler Chatwood  —  Cubs' Joe Maddon on short rest, and on Mike Montgomery batting 8th.  (Mark Gonales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Manager Joe Maddon watched with amusement …

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 …

Ex-Detroit Tiger Kinsler: Castellanos, Greene ‘guys to follow’ during rebuild  —  Albert Pujols picked up his 3,000th hit on May 4.  Which active player will be the next one to reach the milestone?  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  Ian Kinsler said he's not surprised Nicholas Castellanos …

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.

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 …

Jays' Josh Donaldson leaves game at Fenway with injury  —  BOSTON - As if giving up five runs in the bottom of the fourth wasn't bad enough, the Blue Jays got even more bad news in the next inning when star third baseman Josh Donaldson left the game with an apparent injury.

Mets lefthander Jason Vargas headed to bullpen (at least for one day)  —  ATLANTA — Jason Vargas is heading to the bullpen.  For one day at least.  —  The veteran lefthander is available to pitch in relief during Monday's split doubleheader.  He volunteered for the duty with the Mets bullpen taxed …

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.