Cubs fall to Cards, 5-2

ST. LOUIS - When the Cubs hired Dale Sveum as manager, President Theo Epstein said Sveum was "as comfortable in his own skin as anyone I've ever been around."

San Diego Padres' Edinson Volquez works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Francisco.

Giants lose to Padres on safety squeeze in 13th

Bruce Bochy had reigning NL MVP and batting champion Buster Posey as a perfect option off the bench to lead off the 13th inning. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: San Francisco vs. San Diego

Andrew Cashner's pinch-hit bunt single in the 13th inning scored the go-ahead run as the San Diego Padres edged the San Francisco Giants, 5-3, on Monday.

San Diego Padres' Andrew Cashner hits an RBI bunt against the San Francisco Giants' in the 13th inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in San Francisco.

Padres beat Giants 5-3 on safety squeeze in 13th

Andrew Cashner provided quite the thrilling warmup for his Tuesday start against San Francisco: a tiebreaking bunt as a pinch hitter in the 13th inning Monday night. Photo Gallery Available

Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward catches a fly ball off the bat of New York Mets' David Wright during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta.

Freeman HR ruins Gee's night, Braves beat Mets 2-1

On his 100th pitch of the night, Dillon Gee fooled Freddie Freeman badly with a changeup. Photo Gallery Available

A home run ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton glances off the glove of Seattle Mariners center fielder Michael Saunders (55) in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif. Angels Alberto Callaspo scored on the play.

Seattle gives up 21 hits in Angels' 11-3 win

Aaron Harang has never beaten the Los Angeles Angels in his lengthy career. During his latest attempt, the Seattle right-hander could barely even slow them down - and he still did better than his bullpen on a rocky night for the Mariners. Photo Gallery Available

Miami Marlins' Jacob Turner throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, June 17, 2013, in Phoenix.

Stanton's HRs spoil Corbin's strong bid for 10th W

Patrick Corbin had another chance to go to 10-0, and he certainly was good enough to do it. Photo Gallery Available

Chicago White Sox's Jose Quintana (62) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in Houston.

Norris touched up in 6th, Astros lose to WSox 4-2

The Chicago White Sox couldn't get anything going against Bud Norris through five innings Monday night. Photo Gallery Available

Marlins' Eovaldi to make season debut Tuesday

Miami Marlins pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will start Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after spending the first 2 1/2 months of the season on the disabled list.

Harvey leads Mets to 4-3 win over Braves

Matt Harvey pitched six hitless innings, John Buck homered and the New York Mets held off another Atlanta comeback, beating the Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. 1371588373 Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Atlanta vs. NY Mets

Freddie Freeman blasted a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Monday. 1371592521

Recap: LA Angels vs. Seattle

Jason Vargas shut down his former team and was backed by 21 hits from his offense, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pounded the Seattle Mariners, 11-3, in the opener of a four-game series.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jason Vargas (60) delivers against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif.

LA Angels belt Seattle with 21 hits in 11-3 win

Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Photo Gallery Available

Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Smith (15) makes a sliding grab on an RBI single by Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, June 17, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Rangers' Leonys Martin scored on the hit.

A's lose 8-7 in opener of 4-game series at Texas

Oakland Athletics rookie Dan Straily outpitched an ace in his last visit to Rangers Ballpark. Photo Gallery Available

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller stretches in an attempt rid himself of a cramp during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, June 17, 2013, in St. Louis. Miller stayed in the game and finished the half inning but was replaced by a pinch hitter in the home half of the fifth inning.

Wood pitches well again in Cubs' loss to Cardinals

Chicago Cubs starter Travis Wood seems to keep pitching better every outing. He just has very little to show for it. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: Arizona vs. Miami

Giancarlo Stanton recorded his eighth career multi-homer game and provided the go-ahead run with a solo shot in the top of the ninth inning to carry the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opener of a three-game set at Chase Field.

Stanton's 2 HRs lead Marlins past Diamondbacks 3-2

Giancarlo Stanton drove in all three Miami runs with a pair of homers and the Marlins handed the Arizona Diamondbacks their fourth straight loss, 3-2 on Monday night. Photo Gallery Available

Viciedo's triple leads White Sox over Astros 4-2

Dayan Viciedo's bases-loaded triple in a four-run sixth inning sent the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Photo Gallery Available

Recap: St. Louis vs. Chicago Cubs

Yadier Molina went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored, and five Cardinals pitchers held the Chicago Cubs in check in St. Louis' 5-2 victory over its NL Central rival at Busch Stadium.

Recap: Houston vs. Chicago WSox

Dayan Viciedo's three-run triple capped a four- run sixth inning, and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros to avoid a four-game sweep at Minute Maid Park.

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