Giants president says lefty Holland's injury wasn't ‘fake’  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said the injury that sent left-hander Derek Holland to the injured list last month was legitimate and praised the veteran's competitive spirit …

Real or not?  George Springer could be going from star to superstar  —  So George Springer had a pretty good Mother's Day as the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 15-5:  —  First inning: home run to left-center.  —  Second inning: line drive single to left field.  —  Fourth inning: line single to left field.

The Bell tolls for Brebbia, Cardinals as Pirates rally late for 10-6 win  —  The Cardinals spotted the Pittsburgh Pirates a three-run lead in the first inning Sunday but roared back for a total of six runs in the first and second.  At that point, the Cardinals stopped scoring.

Fried returns to lead Braves to 5-3 win over Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX (AP) — The Atlanta Braves wriggled out of one jam after the next with a series of spectacular plays.  —  Nick Markakis had the best of the bunch in the game's biggest moment.  —  Markakis made a diving catch …

Tigers' Daniel Norris, with mom on his mind, breaks through in win over Twins  —  Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech breaks down Tigers series split with Twins, who have baseball's best winning percentage.  Filmed May 12, 2019.  —  CONNECT  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The first thing Daniel Norris did Sunday morning was call his mother.

Pérez's 3-run homer helps Indians beat Athletics 5-3  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Roberto Pérez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 on Sunday.  —  Francisco Lindor had two hits for Cleveland.

Brewers bring up Barnes to give pen a fresh arm  —  CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled right-hander Jacob Barnes from Triple-A San Antonio and optioned reliever Burch Smith to their top farm club.  —  The addition of Barnes gives Milwaukee a fresh arm in the bullpen one day after its 15-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Blackmon homers twice, Rockies beat Padres 10-7  —  DENVER — The sun broke through, and Charlie Blackmon came out swinging.  —  Blackmon homered twice, Antonio Senzatela pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the San Diego Padres 10-7 on Sunday.

Giolito wins 2nd straight start, White Sox top Blue Jays 5-1  —  TORONTO — Lucas Giolito allowed one run in seven innings to win his second straight start, Tim Anderson and Yonder Alonso homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday.

Lights out at Tropicana was no shocker for seasoned Yankees  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Yankees told stories and jokes.  Thairo Estrada went into the batting cage and tried to focus on the at-bat that was interrupted with one strike against him in the top of the ninth inning.

Morning Coffee: Can Major League Baseball fix its attendance woes?  —  What I'm Hearing: Baseballs are flying out of parks at a record rate, and pitchers want answers.  USA TODAY Sports' Gabe Lacques explains the impact of MLB's new baseball.  —  CONNECT  —  Way more than peanuts …

Cubs assistant GM Randy Bush discusses prospects Alzolay, Caratini and Hoerner  —  A look at the Iowa Cubs' 2019 season  —  Chicago Cubs assistant general manager Randy Bush was sitting in the stands Saturday night at Principal Park, watching the Iowa Cubs for the first time this season.