Cincinnati Reds-Oakland A's delayed 98 minutes because of a lighting malfunction  —  OAKLAND, Calif. - Another day and another odd delay for the Cincinnati Reds.  —  The Reds' road game against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday was delayed for 98 minutes because of a lighting malfunction …

Ex-Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus: ‘You can just keep blaming me’  —  Former Tigers manager Brad Ausmus returns to Detroit  —  Welcomed back by a bunch of television cameras and a well-represented Japanese media contingent, Detroit's favorite scapegoat returned to Comerica Park …

Fiers throws second career no-hitter as A's blank Reds 2-0  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Fiers of the Oakland Athletics pitched his second career no-hitter by shutting down the Cincinnati Reds with help from two spectacular defensive plays in a 2-0 victory Tuesday night.

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 …

Defensive lapses doom Cardinals  —  The Cardinals unusually have given up six runs in an inning three times in the past couple weeks.  But the one the Philadelphia Phillies laid on them in the second inning Tuesday night at Busch Stadium, with a large assist from the Redbirds' defense, was the Cards' worst inning of the season.

Nationals hope to salvage win against hot Brewers  —  The injury-plagued Washington Nationals could use a win, and their starter Wednesday afternoon has not suffered a loss at Milwaukee since June 21, 2011.  —  Washington right-hander Jeremy Hellickson (2-, 5.33) will start in the series finale …

Diamondbacks facing roster crunch with Alex Avila's return imminent  —  Alex Avila played in a game for the second time in as many days at extended spring training, a significant step in the eyes of manager Torey Lovullo and a sign the Diamondbacks catcher is nearing a return from the injured list.

Consistency?  Conviction?  Look no further than Marlins veteran reliever Sergio Romo  —  The sun had set on Wrigley Field on Monday night as the Miami Marlins clung to a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth over the hometown Chicago Cubs after rallying back from being down three.

OF Williamson returns to Giants; Solarte DFA'd  —  DENVER — The last-place San Francisco Giants have made a series of roster moves, including the promotion of outfielder Mac Williamson after he missed most of last season because of a concussion and its lingering effects.

Gio Urshela continues to earn playing time despite Miguel Andujar's return to the Yankees  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone on the club's depth  —  NEW YORK - For now, the Yankees are having it both ways.  —  Miguel Andujar is back in the lineup and Gio Urshela remains a presence at third base.

Braves' Fried takes liner off hand; X-rays clean  —  LOS ANGELES — Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried exited Tuesday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning after taking a line drive off his pitching hand.  —  X-rays came back negative and revealed that Fried suffered a contusion.

Red Sox vs. Orioles lineups: Andrew Benintendi returns, bats leadoff  —  Andrew Benintendi returns to the Red Sox lineup as they aim to bounce back from their loss to Baltimore in the series opener.  —  Mitch Moreland will bat cleanup as red-hot rookie Michael Chavis gets another start at second base.

Disciplined routine key to Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw's consistency  —  Clayton Kershaw arrived at Dodger Stadium just before 1 p.m. Tuesday, more than six hours before another Dodger would pitch.  By 4 p.m., a light sheen of perspiration dotted his face as he jogged from the clubhouse toward the diamond.

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.

Rays Journal: Austin Meadows, Hunter Wood close to return, but Michael Perez out of lineup  —  Perez was scratched from lineup with oblique soreness.  Also, Brent Honeywell has been shut down again from throwing.  —  ST. PETERSBURG - Tuesday seemed like a good news day for the Rays injury wise.