Turner puts slow start in rearview, clubs 3 HRs  —  LOS ANGELES — A couple of weeks back, perhaps as a way to ease whatever concerns were beginning to creep in, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman informed his third baseman, Justin Turner …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

School Shooting in Colorado Leaves 1 Student Dead and 8 Injured  —  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Last month, as the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting approached, STEM School Highlands Ranch joined hundreds of schools near Denver in closing temporarily amid security concerns.

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.