Detroit Tigers observations: New dad Tyson Ross doesn't last long in rout by Royals  —  It wasn't the return Tyson Ross hoped for after returning from paternity leave and the birth of his first child earlier in the week.  —  Ross was shelled by the Kansas City Royals in Saturday's game at Comerica Park …

Joe Maddon unplugged: Cubs manager on Kyle Hendricks' ‘Maddux,’ being ‘Karkoviced’ and putting green olives on pizza  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kyle Hendricks' brilliant performance against the Cardinals on Friday was still the buzz at Wrigley Field before Saturday's game.

Suzuki, Robles homer in 8th to lead Nationals past Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kurt Suzuki and Victor Robles hit consecutive home runs in the eighth inning to rally the Washington Nationals to a 10-8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.

MLB notes: Reds release outfielder Matt Kemp  —  The Cincinnati Reds have released injured outfielder Matt Kemp just over four months after acquiring the 2018 All-Star from the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Cincinnati announced the move Saturday.  —  Kemp hit .200 with one homer and five RBIs …

The Miami Marlins' offense has shown signs of life at times.  The problem?  Inconsistency  —  The Miami Marlins offense has shown it has firepower at small, select points through the first month of the 2019 MLB season.  —  Seven times this year the Marlins have recorded double-digits hits …

Bellinger misses game after separating shoulder  —  Cody Bellinger was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday, one day after he separated his shoulder against the San Diego Padres.  —  Bellinger said his right shoulder “popped out” before immediately popping in again …

Rangers remain patient with Rougned Odor, but for how long?  —  Rougned Odor was down in the order Saturday night for just the second this season.  —  The move to sixth in the order was more about strategy against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Thomas Pannone than Odor's struggles at the plate, Rangers manager Chris Woodward said.

Miguel Andújar's return can't spark Yankees as J.A. Happ struggles in loss to Twins  —  It had been 34 days since Miguel Andújar had been in the first-inning role call at Yankee Stadium.  When the fans got to the third baseman's name, and as he acknowledged them, the crowd roared.

Bundy takes 2-hitter into 8th, lifts Orioles past Rays 3-0  —  Right from the outset, Dylan Bundy showed this start was going to be different.  —  The Baltimore Orioles right-hander flashed a strong fastball, hit the corners and had the Tampa Bay Rays guessing what kind of pitch was going to come next.

A's vs. Pirates: Pitchers will rule in this one, take the Under  —  Want even more betting news?  Sign up for VSiN's free daily newsletter  —  The Oakland A's and Pittsburgh Pirates entered their interleague series with a good combination for playing totals Under — solid starting pitching and struggling bats.

After making adjustments in the offseason, James McCann is catching on quickly with the White Sox  —  Post-Tribune  —  White Sox catcher James McCann recently recalled advice he received during his rookie season from former Tigers teammate Torii Hunter.  —  “No matter how good or bad …

Phillies Designate Aaron Altherr For Assignment  —  Per a team release, the Phillies have designated OF Aaron Altherr for assignment after activating OF Odubel Herrera from the 10-Day IL.  —  Altherr, 28, has shown promise since his 2015 debut, most notably slugging .516 en route …

Rays Journal: Tyler Glasnow's innings have been dazzling but will be limited  —  Ji-Man Choi has a fan club of “baseball freaks,” Yandy Diaz is falling behind the curve, Ryan Yarbrough in line to return.  —  BALTIMORE - Tyler Glasnow has obviously pitched incredibly well thus far for the Rays …

Top games in Cincinnati Reds history: No. 50 Gordy Coleman's big day vs. Milwaukee Braves  —  If any major league player was meant to be platooned, it was Gordy Coleman.  —  The Reds left-handed hitting first baseman batted .285 with 89 home runs and 349 runs batted in over 701 career games against right-handed pitchers.

Dodgers' A.J. Pollock ‘resting and recovering’ after surgery with no timeline for return yet  —  SAN DIEGO — Whatever expectations the Dodgers have for A.J. Pollock's return to action, they are keeping them to themselves.  —  Pollock underwent surgery Thursday to remove a plate and screws …

Astros rout Angels 14-2 in Mexico  —  The Houston Astros scored in each of the first six innings and cruised to a 14-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Saturday in Monterrey, Mexico.  —  The Astros scored one run in the first inning, two each in the second and third, one in the fourth …