Royals at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 19  —  It's Monday, May 19, and the Royals (26-22) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (28-19).  Kris Bubic is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Robbie Ray for San Francisco.

Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games by MLB  —  Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.  —  The hard-throwing left-hander tested positive for exogenous testosterone …

Chris Taylor released by Dodgers, who owe him $13.4 million  —  LOS ANGELES — Chris Taylor was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to clear a roster spot for utilityman Tommy Edman, who was activated off the injured list and was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.

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.

Top fantasy baseball prospects: Matt Shaw gets the call, Cole Young heating up  —  A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025.  —  That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season.

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 …

Matt Shaw, likely returning to Cubs, has made the changes they've wanted to see  —  CHICAGO — When the Cubs sent Matt Shaw down to Triple A in the middle of April, the hope was that it wouldn't be a long stint with Iowa.  The Cubs knew it would be hard to address their hole at third base in any other way than internally.

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.