NY Yankees 8, Baltimore 6
As Brian Matusz jogged in from the Baltimore Orioles bullpen, Greg Bird briefly examined a few pitches on video just to get an idea of what to expect.
NY Mets 8, Washington 5
David Wright crossed home plate in the seventh inning and gave an emphatic fist pump toward the ground as reliever Matt Thornton, who had been backing up home, walked near him and back to the mound after giving up a two-out RBI double to Yoenis Cespedes.
Detroit 5, Tampa Bay 4
Rajai Davis had difficulty describing what he injured after taking an awkward first-inning swing. He was only sure that it wasn't pleasant.
Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 1
The National League wild-card-leading Pittsburgh Pirates checked into their hotel in Cincinnati around 2 a.m. Monday morning.
Milwaukee 9, Miami 1
Right-hander Zach Davies recorded his first major-league victory, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday afternoon
Boston 11, Toronto 4
There was never any doubt about Jackie Bradley Jr.'s defensive ability. A natural center fielder, you could play him anywhere in the outfield and get Gold Glove-type defense.
Cleveland 3, Chi. White Sox 2
Trevor Bauer turned around a rough start and Ryan Raburn turned around two pitches from Chris Sale for home runs to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win Monday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chi. Cubs 9, St. Louis 0
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon gives leadoff hitter Dexter Fowler simple instructions before every at-bat.
Oakland 10, Houston 9
It was just like old times Monday for Oakland A's left-hander Sean Doolittle at the O.co Coliseum.
Arizona 6, San Francisco 1
Phil Gosselin and Patrick Corbin are developing into a nice one-two punch for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Colorado 6, San Diego 4
Finally, Kyle Kendrick gave the Colorado Rockies -- as well as himself -- something to celebrate at Petco Park Monday afternoon.
Texas 3, Seattle 0
The Texas Rangers aren't actively searching for out-of-town scores these days, but it is hard not to pay attention when this deep into a pennant race.
Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 2
In a season of big adjustments, Atlanta Braves third baseman Hector Olivera made a small one Monday night, and it helped his team end a 12-game losing streak.
Minnesota 6, Kansas City 2
The Minnesota Twins started with a bang and the Kansas City Royals finished with a whimper.
LA Dodgers 7, LA Angels 5
Zack Greinke certainly wasn't the same pitcher who had a 45 2/3-inning scoreless streak earlier this season, but the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander didn't need to be Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels.