Dixon hits 3-run HR in 10th, Tigers beat Royals 5-2  —  After being humiliated by the Kansas City Royals a day earlier, the Detroit Tigers were focused on redemption Sunday.  —  It came via one of the lesser-known members of the roster.  —  Journeyman Brandon Dixon, only in the majors due …

Cabrera keeps hitting at home, mixes in double play from his pockets in Rangers' win  —  That was a perfect day for baseball at Globe Life Park.  —  It wasn't too hot or too windy.  There weren't too many clouds in the sky or too many hairy dudes going shirtless.

As wounded Yankees work their way back, Luis Severino is still far off  —  For all the good news that the Yankees have been getting from Tampa these days, Brian Cashman dropped a dose of reality on Sunday.  While Miguel Andujar has rehabbed his way back from a serious injury and there continue …

One final look at the Miami Marlins' homestand as they get ready for seven road games  —  Some extra notes, news and takeaways from the Miami Marlins' five-game homestand, which included a two-game series split with the Cleveland Indians and a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves.

Dylan Covey makes his first start of the season as White Sox try to bounce back from blowout loss  —  Post-Tribune  —  Dylan Covey makes his first start of the season Sunday as the White Sox attempt to salvage a split of the four-game series against the Red Sox.  —  The White Sox are coming off a disastrous 15-2 loss Saturday.

Cardinals turn to Wainwright to keep Cubs from sweep, first place  —  CHICAGO — When last Adam Wainwright left the ivy behind and walked out to the mound at Wrigley Field, the Cardinals season was definitely coming to an end and there was a possibility, blowing in the wind, that his career was, too.

Bats' Brian O'Grady is hitting his way to MLB — even if he doesn't feel like it  —  In the midst of a 10-game span that included a walk-off hit, three home runs and 10 RBIs, Louisville Bats first baseman Brian O'Grady made a surprising admission.  —  “Honestly, I haven't felt great a lot of the time,” he said.

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.

Javy Baez should join the extension party, and he's not alone  —  CHICAGO — Matt Carpenter has a great thing going with the St. Louis Cardinals, as the patient, salsa-making infielder who has a World Series ring from 2011 and once mashed a series-changing hit against Clayton Kershaw.

Yankees' Andujar set to return to face Twins  —  Historically, wins are difficult for the Minnesota Twins to attain at Yankee Stadium.  —  On Sunday, the Twins have a chance for a rare series win against the Yankees in New York when they conclude a three-game series.

Rays Journal: Blake Snell has reason to be confident about facing Diamondbacks.  He's just not saying why.  —  Home after another rainout, Rays will host expansion twin in what's a reunion for Michael Perez, Matt Andriese, Chaz Roe.  —  BALTIMORE - Blake Snell is confident Monday night's outing …

Steven Matz flies back to New York with nerve irritation, next start in question  —  The Mets rotation suffered a pair of setbacks following the team's 3-2 loss against the Brewers on Sunday afternoon at Miller Park.  —  Steven Matz left the Mets six-game road trip Sunday and flew …

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly to face his original team in outing vs. Rays without any hard feelings  —  DENVER - When the Diamondbacks rearranged their starting rotation last week, manager Torey Lovullo said they made sure things still lined up so right-hander Merrill Kelly would be able …

Cubs IF Bote has been playing with broken toe  —  CHICAGO — Cubs infielder David Bote has been playing with a broken left pinky toe ever since he was hit by a pitch in the first game of the season, he confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.  —  Bote indicated that it has been getting better since …

Brewers Select Burch Smith, Designate Jay Jackson  —  The Brewers have selected right-hander Burch Smith from Triple-A San Antonio, designated righty Jay Jackson for assignment and optioned righty Taylor Williams, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com tweets.  —  Smith will provide pitching depth in the wake …