Brewers at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2  —  It's Monday, June 2, and the Brewers (32-28) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (29-31).  Aaron Civale is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Brady Singer for Cincinnati.

Exclusive: Aaron Judge opens up on historic season, life as a Yankee - and that error  —  Two-time MVP is putting up eye-popping stats again.  But everyone in baseball knows Judge is even more valuable off the field.  —  LOS ANGELES — Aaron Judge packed his bags Sunday evening …

David Ortiz says leave Red Sox DH Rafael Devers alone on decision to play 1B  —  NEWTON, Mass. — The Boston Red Sox should just leave designated hitter Rafael Devers alone and let him decide if he wants to start playing first base, Hall of Famer David Ortiz told The Associated Press.

Padres have interest in Red Sox's Jarren Duran, but June could amplify multiple needs  —  SAN DIEGO — The month of June should not determine the ultimate trajectory of the San Diego Padres.  There will be 78 games left when it is over — a relative eternity for one of April's hottest teams …

MLB Power Rankings: Tigers climb back to No. 1 behind Tarik Skubal, Phillies stumble to start June  —  Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, the Dodgers are apparently doing a spin-off of “Final Destination,” Ryan Yarbrough is the Yankees' savior, Cal Raleigh can't stop hitting home runs …

Intoxicated bettor behind threats to McCullers, police say  —  An intoxicated bettor located overseas was behind social media threats directed last month at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, according to the Houston Police Department.

Royals call up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their offense  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have called up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their languishing offense, and the slugging first baseman and outfielder is expected to make his major league debut in St. Louis.

Parker Meadows returns to Detroit Tigers from injured list after missing first 60 games  —  CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows is ready to play his first game of the 2025 season after missing the first 60 games.  —  The 25-year-old has been injured since Feb. 22 in spring training …

Odds by Houston Astros look vulnerable in the AL West.  Is anyone ready to dethrone them?  —  Slowly but surely, the stars of Houston's 2017 World Series-winning team have scattered about in the years since.  —  George Springer is in Toronto now, Alex Bregman in Boston and Carlos Correa in Minnesota.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh leads MLB in homers and is on pace to set a season record for catchers  —  SEATTLE — Just before Big Dumper put a thump into a soaring flyball, a smattering of “MVP!  MVP!” chants broke out from behind home plate.  —  Given the way Cal Raleigh's season has started …

Yankees' Jasson Domínguez jams thumb and Luke Weaver tweaks hamstring  —  LOS ANGELES — Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez jammed his left thumb on a stolen base and was removed from a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  New York closer Luke Weaver wasn't able to pitch at all because of a sore hamstring.