Rookie rivalry: Mets' Pete Alonso, Padres' Chris Paddack do battle after award snub  —  SAN DIEGO — Pete Alonso was the “top dog” as far as National League rookies go in April, but there's plenty of time left for Chris Paddack to win one too.  —  And judging by the way the San Diego Padres …

His first major-league home run helped spark the Miami Marlins' rally against the Cubs  —  Jon Berti made his way around the bases at Wrigley Field in the sixth inning Monday night, soaking in the moment of his first career MLB home run.  As he made his way to the dugout …

Indians SP Trevor Bauer calls out cyber bullies after struggling through loss to White Sox  —  After allowing 10 hits and eight runs in five innings of work against the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians starter Trevor Bauer responded to his critics on Twitter, imploring them to rise above bullying.

Martinez to pitch Wednesday for Memphis as rehab continues  —  Carlos Martinez is expected to continue his rehabilitation at Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday after throwing six pitches in one inning in his first rehab outing.  —  Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said he expects Martinez to continue …

Snell shuts down D-Backs, Pham hits grand slam as Rays roll  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell took a perfect game into the sixth inning and Tommy Pham hit his first career grand slam, leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Monday night.

Angels manager aided Verlander's late-career effectiveness while with Tigers  —  Brad Ausmus remembers the conversation clearly.  —  In 2014, his first year managing the Detroit Tigers, he summoned ace starter Justin Verlander into his office and told him, “You may never throw 97 (mph) again.”

Rangers say bullpen is possible for Miller.  He hopes start vs. Pirates changes their mind  —  Shelby Miller is a starting pitcher.  He says so, and so does his Baseball Reference page.  —  The right-hander is scheduled for his seventh start of the season Wednesday and No. 131 of his career.

As Yankees continue to answer the bell with the replacements, help is on the way  —  The day that Giancarlo Stanton and Miguel Andujar went on the injured list within hours of each other, there was almost a consensus around baseball that was going to be the day the Yankees season went off the rails.

Source: Mac Williamson Called Up to Giants After Red-hot Start in Triple-A  —  SAN FRANCISCO — For a second straight year, Mac Williamson has forced the issue.  —  Williamson will join the Giants on Tuesday in Denver, NBC Sports Bay Area has learned.  The outfielder hit three homers Monday night, getting up to nine for the season.

Indians' Kluber hoping to return this season  —  CLEVELAND — Indians ace Corey Kluber is hopeful he will be able to come back from a broken right arm and pitch again this season.  —  The two-time American League Cy Young Award winner spoke Tuesday for the first time since he was struck …

The journey of Cubs catcher Taylor Davis: From ‘mercy pick’ to getting snubbed by Cardinals to grand-slam heroics  —  Matt Davis answered the phone Monday at his office in Jupiter, Fla.  —  “Let me close the door,” he said.  —  Yes, this could take a while.

Brewers top road-weary, mistake-prone Nats  —  Ben Gamel had three hits and scored twice and Orlando Arcia added three hits with a run scored as the host Milwaukee Brewers beat the sleep-deprived and defensive-challenged Washington Nationals 5-3 on Monday.  —  The Nationals sat on the airport tarmac …

Hudson to face Phillies as Fowler returns to lineup  —  Coming off his longest outing of the season, Dakota Hudson will face Philadelphia on Tuesday night when the Cardinals try to make it two in a row over the Phillies.  —  Hudson (2-2) pitched six innings at Washington …

Former Virginia ace Derek Casey fires 7 perfect innings in South Bend Cubs' no-hitter  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Derek Casey earned the distinction of being the Friday night starter as the University of Virginia ace last season, and he showed Monday night that he's capable of big things for the Cubs' Class A South Bend affiliate.

Pablo Sandoval makes history in Giants' loss: pitching, homering, stealing  —  CINCINNATI — The Giants got pounded by the Reds on Monday, but Pablo Sandoval hit the trifecta.  —  A steal of third in the second inning.  A three-run homer in the sixth inning.  And a scoreless relief stint in the eighth inning.