Phillies at Rockies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 19  —  It's Monday, May 19, and the Phillies (28-18) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (8-38).  Cristopher Sánchez is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Kyle Freeland for Colorado.

Dodgers release utilityman Chris Taylor, activate Tommy Edman  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers released veteran utility player Chris Taylor on Sunday, cutting ties with a longtime fixture who had been relegated to the end of the bench in recent weeks.  —  Taylor, a Dodger since 2016 …

Twins' streaks end at 13 wins, team-record 34 scoreless innings  —  MILWAUKEE — Jackson Chourio robbed Royce Lewis of a potential tying homer in the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers ended the Minnesota Twins' 13-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Sunday.

Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test  —  Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball's drug-testing program.

Sibling rivalry: New Rangers coach Bret Boone faces little brother Aaron's Yankees  —  CHICAGO — “Where the hell did this come from?”  —  Ah, nothing like little brother's reaction to big brother's promotion.  —  The truth is that Bret Boone received virtually the same response …

Red Sox manager Alex Cora to miss Monday's game for daughter's college graduation  —  BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora will miss Monday's series opener against the New York Mets at Fenway Park so he can attend his daughter's college graduation.  —  Cora's daughter, Camila, will be graduating from nearby Boston College.

Baseball Seeks an Answer to a 150-Year-Old Question: What Is a Swing?  —  In a bid to settle the unending argument over when exactly a batter has swung at a pitch, MLB is launching a replay program in the minor leagues to adjudicate on checked swings  —  Jim Evans has dedicated …

Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen session in return from elbow surgery; Kershaw activated  —  Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery.  —  Ohtani advanced from the 35 pitches …

The Royals' pitching depth will be tested after a second rotation injury Friday  —  Kansas City Royals starter Cole Ragans exited Friday's game in the sixth inning with a familiar ailment.  —  Ragans allowed a leadoff single to Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn.  The baseball was just out of his reach as it went into center field.