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.

Homers by Molina, Carpenter, DeJong give Cardinals 6-0 lead  —  Yadier Molina's second-inning line drive to center field sent Odubel Herrera to the warning track to make the catch and was the sharpest hit ball for the Cardinals through three innings against Vince Vasquez.

Mike Montgomery appears ready to rejoin the Cubs, but the Cubs aren't ready to make a move  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Mike Montgomery remains in a holding pattern despite indications that he's ready to rejoin the Cubs.  —  “I'm not sure about the next step,” manager Joe Maddon said Monday.

Paddack, Renfroe lead Padres over deGrom, Mets 4-0  —  Pumped-up rookie Chris Paddack struck out a career-high 11 to outduel NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, and Hunter Renfroe homered for the San Diego Padres in a 4-0 victory against the New York Mets on Monday night.

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 …

Anderson gets best of Bauer after playful tweet  —  CLEVELAND — Trevor Bauer tweeted a playful message to Tim Anderson earlier in the day.  Anderson replied in kind, then chased the All-Star pitcher after his worst start this season.  —  Anderson hit a two-run single in the sixth inning …

Bees circle, Senzel homers twice as Reds swarm Giants 12-4  —  CINCINNATI (AP) Bees swarmed home plate.  A rookie hit two homers.  A third baseman wound up pitching.  Reds batters got plunked at a record rate in a lopsided win.  —  Bruce Bochy sure has some memories from his final game at Great American Ball Park.

Red Sox pitcher David Price signal-boosts tweet about ‘white Sox’ visiting Trump's White House  —  The Boston Red Sox are set to be honored at the White House on Thursday, but a number of players and coaches have announced they would not be attending the ceremony with President Donald Trump.

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.

Marlins rebound after shaky first inning for come-from-behind victory against the Cubs  —  The Miami Marlins had something rolling.  Sandy Alcantara settled in enough after a rough first inning that had the Marlins playing catchup early.  The offense put together enough to bail out their starter and tie the game.

Springer, Correa, Chirinos homer, Astros beat Royals 6-4  —  George Springer opened the first with his 11th home run of the season, including three leadoff drives.  He added an RBI double in the eighth.  —  HOUSTON (AP) - George Springer, Carlos Correa and Robinson Chirinos each homered …

Bellinger back in Dodgers' starting lineup  —  Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Cody Bellinger returned to the starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves on Monday after missing two starts due to a shoulder injury.  —  The red-hot Bellinger sustained a separated right shoulder during …

Masahiro Tanaka's adjustments, track record could make the difference against Mariners  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Monday's win against Seattle and rookie Thairo Estrada's night  —  NEW YORK - Without being specific, Masahiro Tanaka gave the sense that he's a small adjustment away from getting back on track.

Pujols eyes 2,000th RBI when Angels face Tigers  —  It may take only one at-bat Tuesday night for Albert Pujols to overshadow his manager's return to Detroit.  —  Pujols will look to pick up the 2,000th RBI of his Hall of Fame-bound career Tuesday night, when the Los Angeles Angels visit …

Stroman struggles again as Twins crush Blue Jays in series opener  —  Height doesn't measure heart, but stats measure value.  —  And in the case of Marcus Stroman, who was roughed up for a second consecutive game in the Minnesota Twins' 8- series-opening rout before an announced crowd …

Torey Lovullo ‘may pivot’ away from Archie Bradley in setup role  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A day after watching setup man Archie Bradley cough up a late lead at Coors Field, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he is likely to look elsewhere in the eighth inning for the time being.