Welington Castillo's go-ahead 2-run homer gives the White Sox a 5-4 victory over the Royals  —  Post-Tribune  —  Welington Castillo's throwing error in the top of the seventh inning put the Royals in position to grab the lead Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Contreras homer, 3 RBIs help Cubs beat Marlins 7-2 … MIAMI - Willson Contreras hit his sixth homer, drove in three and reached base four times, and the Chicago Cubs thawed out to beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 Monday night.  —  The temperature in Chicago was 33 when the Cubs' game Sunday …

Brandon Phillips, former Reds fan favorite, intends to play this season, per report  —  Former Cincinnati Reds fan favorite Brandon Phillips is continuing to work out and intends to play in Major League Baseball this season, according to a report via Twitter form MLB.com's Jon Morosi.

It's Miller time as Goldschmidt, DeJong go back-to-back  —  MILWAUKEE  • Paul Goldschmidt, the most productive hitter with at least 100 at-bats in the history of Miller Park, was at it again Monday night.  —  The Cardinals' first baseman, a .413 career batsman before the game …

Hot-hitting Bellinger exits after HBP to knee  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger, baseball's hottest hitter to begin the season, exited shortly after absorbing a pitch to his right knee in Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Mets takeaways from Monday's 7-6 win over the Phillies  —  Conforto drives in winning run after Mets' bullpen blows lead  —  Michael Conforto drove in the game-winning run on an error in the 11th inning as the Mets overcame a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 on Monday at Citizens Bank Park.

As MLB honors Jackie Robinson, there are difficulties in growing the sport among black players  —  LOS ANGELES - One of the things that Matt Kemp appreciates about Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium is how it brings people together.  Each player is wearing Robinson's No. 42.

‘A FRUITFUL PLACE TO BE’  —  Being here pays off.  —  “It's one of those places that is definitely a bus stop for us,” said John Mozeliak, the Cardinals' president of baseball operations.  “It's not the simplest of places, but it's encouraging to know that it is a fruitful place to be scouting.

Kipnis activated; Lindor set for rehab assignment  —  The Cleveland Indians activated two-time All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis off the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners.  —  Kipnis hasn't played this season because of a low-grade right calf strain.

Cleveland Indians withstand Seattle's late home-run barrage for 6-4 victory  —  SEATTLE — Things are changing quickly with the Indians.  —  Carlos Gonzalez arrived Sunday.  Jason Kipnis on Monday and Francisco Lindor just started percolating at Class AAA Columbus.

Amid all the Rangers' hits and runs, here's how Shelby Miller took a step forward  —  Here's something the Texas Rangers didn't want to have happened Monday night: being forced to use Jose Leclerc in the ninth inning.  —  It's not because Leclerc struggled last week.

Desmond, Arenado homer to help Rockies beat Padres 5-2  —  Ian Desmond homered, doubled and drove in three, and  —  Antonio Senzatela in his season debut and lead the  —  Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 victory against the  —  San Diego Padres on Monday night.

Delino DeShields has a mini-me who can't stop talking about his special day Sunday  —  For those who have found the Texas Rangers' post-victory Powerade baths tiresome, the one from Sunday led to a pretty special moment between Delino DeShields and a young fan who is awfully enamored with the center fielder.

For mile-high Rockies, scoring on road is a constant, unique challenge  —  Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) (Chris Carlson / AP)

Trout back in lineup after missing 3 games with groin strain  —  Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout takes off his helmet after the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif.  —  Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right …