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.

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.

Mookie Betts out of lineup again with left side soreness  —  Boston Red Sox star outfielder Mookie Betts was not in the lineup Monday for the second straight game against the Toronto Blue Jays because of left side soreness.  —  Betts initially suffered the injury during batting practice Sunday …

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.

Mets place AJ Ramos and Wilmer Flores on 10-day disabled list  —  ATLANTA — The Mets are placing AJ Ramos and Wilmer Flores on the 10-day disabled list.  —  Mickey Callway made the announcement ahead of the team's first Memorial Day matchup during a doubleheader in Atlanta.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Ivan Nova of Pittsburgh Pirates goes on DL with finger sprain  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right-hander Ivan Nova on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained ring finger on his pitching hand.  —  Nova recently told reporters that he sprained the finger while fielding a grounder …