Yanks' Severino likely out until after AS break  —  NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday that the club was expecting ace Luis Severino to remain on the injured list through the first half of the season.  —  “You won't see him until after the All-Star break …

Despite Odor's prolonged slump to open season, Rangers not considering demotion to minors  —  One of the quietest places in a major league ballpark on a Sunday morning is the field, outside of the work being done by the grounds crew.  —  Ballplayers are a rare sight.

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.

Cora to skip Red Sox's trip to White House  —  Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Sunday that he will not accompany his team Thursday to celebrate its World Series title at the White House.  —  In a statement in Spanish sent to El Nuevo Dia, Cora cited the fact that Puerto Rico still …

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.

Royals catcher Cam Gallagher bunting his way into the club record book  —  The Tigers better be alert for the bunt on Sunday, especially if Cam Gallagher is at the plate with a runner on base.  —  Gallagher, the Royals' backup catcher, will get his fourth start of the season on Sunday against the Tigers at Comerica Park.

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.

Dodgers manage to walk out with a win  —  SAN DIEGO - The majority of the fans at Petco Park on Saturday night, the portion sporting Los Angeles Dodgers blue who infiltrated enemy territory and drowned out the hosts, rose to its feet with the score tied in the ninth inning.

Life came fast at Vladdy Jr., but a future Hall of Famer has advice  —  In 2001, a relatively unknown rookie named Albert Pujols was invited to major league spring training with the St. Louis Cardinals.  He was there after spending most of the previous season in the Low-A Midwest League.

Four things we've learned from Cubs-Cardinals weekend, including Kris Bryant's low profile and fans chasing the sun  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Four things we've learned so far from another Cubs-Cardinals weekend at Wrigley Field:  —  Kris Bryant has opted to lay low this weekend …

Don Mattingly sees more comfortable Peter O'Brien in Hialeah native's return from minors  —  Peter O'Brien's first crack at MLB in 2019 never stood a chance.  The slugger, who attended G. Holmes Braddock High School in Miami and played at Miami, earned the call to the Miami Marlins …

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.

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 …