Atlanta Braves sign Charlie Morton to one-year, $20 million extension  —  The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Charlie Morton to a one-year, $20 million extension Monday.  —  The contract includes a one-year, $20 million club option for 2023 that doesn't include a buyout.

New York Yankees place setup man Jonathan Loaisiga on 10-day IL with strained rotator cuff  —  The New York Yankees placed setup man Jonathan Loaisiga on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a strained right rotator cuff.  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Loaisiga will not throw for at least 10 days.

Mets place acting GM Zack Scott on administrative leave following DWI charge  —  NEW YORK — The Mets on Thursday announced they placed acting general manger Zack Scott — who is facing driving while intoxicated charges — on administrative leave indefinitely.

Dodgers lose to Giants in 11 innings to open showdown series  —  SAN FRANCISCO — At this rate, the Dodgers and Giants will reach the end of the weekend like a pair of punched-out prizefighters, unable to raise their arms to do more than cuff the other one gently across the cheek.

Tom Brady had COVID-19, believes virus will be a bigger problem in 2021  —  The Bucs quarterback, who is vaccinated, thinks the virus is “going to play more of a factor this year.”  —  TAMPA ― The Bucs are 100 percent vaccinated, and yes, that means quarterback Tom Brady.

Nats stop Mets' 6-game win streak, end own skid with split  —  WASHINGTON — Lane Thomas and Alcides Escobar homered as the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game skid, beating the Mets 4-3 Saturday night to split a doubleheader and stop New York's six-game winning streak.

The Big 3-0-0: Wainwright & Molina near ‘all-time record’ as duo, can set it if (when?)  Cardinals ace returns for 2022  —  MILWAUKEE — As he drove alone in his rental car toward south Chicago and the resumption of a season once in doubt, Adam Wainwright found a place to pull over and stretch.

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, president Jed Hoyer test positive for COVID-19  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer have tested positive for COVID-19.  —  A spokesperson for the team said Ross and Hoyer are feeling fine and quarantining.

Duvall's 2-run homer lifts Braves over Rockies 6-5  —  DENVER — Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer in Atlanta's three-run fifth inning, and the Braves overcame a grand slam by Charlie Blackmon to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Thursday night.  —  Jorge Soler also homered and Austin Riley hit …