Rookie rivalry: Mets' Pete Alonso, Padres' Chris Paddack do battle after award snub  —  SAN DIEGO — Pete Alonso was the “top dog” as far as National League rookies go in April, but there's plenty of time left for Chris Paddack to win one too.  —  And judging by the way the San Diego Padres …

His first major-league home run helped spark the Miami Marlins' rally against the Cubs  —  Jon Berti made his way around the bases at Wrigley Field in the sixth inning Monday night, soaking in the moment of his first career MLB home run.  As he made his way to the dugout …

Shohei Ohtani activated as Angels' DH, batting 3rd tonight  —  DETROIT — The Angels did not ease Shohei Ohtani back into the lineup.  —  On Tuesday the Angels activated Ohtani and stuck him in the No. 3 spot, right behind Mike Trout.  —  Manager Brad Ausmus said he first planned on putting Ohtani in that spot “when I got hired.”

Indians SP Trevor Bauer calls out cyber bullies after struggling through loss to White Sox  —  After allowing 10 hits and eight runs in five innings of work against the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians starter Trevor Bauer responded to his critics on Twitter, imploring them to rise above bullying.

Gio Urshela continues to earn playing time despite Miguel Andujar's return to the Yankees  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone on the club's depth  —  NEW YORK - For now, the Yankees are having it both ways.  —  Miguel Andujar is back in the lineup and Gio Urshela remains a presence at third base.

Martinez to pitch Wednesday for Memphis as rehab continues  —  Carlos Martinez is expected to continue his rehabilitation at Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday after throwing six pitches in one inning in his first rehab outing.  —  Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said he expects Martinez to continue …

Snell shuts down D-Backs, Pham hits grand slam as Rays roll  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell took a perfect game into the sixth inning and Tommy Pham hit his first career grand slam, leading the Tampa Bay Rays over the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Monday night.

Rangers say bullpen is possible for Miller.  He hopes start vs. Pirates changes their mind  —  Shelby Miller is a starting pitcher.  He says so, and so does his Baseball Reference page.  —  The right-hander is scheduled for his seventh start of the season Wednesday and No. 131 of his career.

7 takeaways from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer's ‘MLB Now’ appearance, including how Chicago TV ‘shaped’ him  —  Chicago Tribune  —  So “Jeopardy!” champion James Holzhauer is human after all.  —  A Cubs trivia question flummoxed Holzhauer, a fan of the team who wore a replica jersey during …

How Cameron Maybin's homework led to one of the best catches of the year  —  Cameron Maybin started doing his homework long before his agent got the call.  He's a fan of baseball.  He watches a lot of games.  Unlike us, though, he studies the plays in the outfield and imagines how he would play them.

Source: Mac Williamson Called Up to Giants After Red-hot Start in Triple-A  —  SAN FRANCISCO — For a second straight year, Mac Williamson has forced the issue.  —  Williamson will join the Giants on Tuesday in Denver, NBC Sports Bay Area has learned.  The outfielder hit three homers Monday night, getting up to nine for the season.

Indians' Kluber hoping to return this season  —  CLEVELAND — Indians ace Corey Kluber is hopeful he will be able to come back from a broken right arm and pitch again this season.  —  The two-time American League Cy Young Award winner spoke Tuesday for the first time since he was struck …

The journey of Cubs catcher Taylor Davis: From ‘mercy pick’ to getting snubbed by Cardinals to grand-slam heroics  —  Matt Davis answered the phone Monday at his office in Jupiter, Fla.  —  “Let me close the door,” he said.  —  Yes, this could take a while.

Brewers top road-weary, mistake-prone Nats  —  Ben Gamel had three hits and scored twice and Orlando Arcia added three hits with a run scored as the host Milwaukee Brewers beat the sleep-deprived and defensive-challenged Washington Nationals 5-3 on Monday.  —  The Nationals sat on the airport tarmac …

Masahiro Tanaka's adjustments, track record could make the difference against Mariners  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Monday's win against Seattle and rookie Thairo Estrada's night  —  NEW YORK - Without being specific, Masahiro Tanaka gave the sense that he's a small adjustment away from getting back on track.