Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

The Angels’ two-way star’s repertoire averages 3-7 mph slower than usual, but Shohei Ohtani stays in game after leaving mound with no injury issues.

Two-time Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber blanks the Texas Rangers, striking out nine and allowing only one baserunner.

Rookie Yermin Mercedes remains the focus of attention after his controversial home run heightened tensions between the White Sox and Twins.

Manager Tony La Russa says White Sox rookie Yermín Mercedes will face “consequence” for hitting home run in blowout and not “respecting” the game.

Mike Trout “crushed” about being out of action until at least July with an injury he suffered running the bases in the Angels’ game on Monday.

Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is one of several young players off to hot starts in the minors who figure to be contributing in the majors soon.

Stylish and graceful both on and off the field, Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid” — born May 6, 1931 — is baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer.

Shohei Ohtani isn’t the only pitcher who’s swinging a potent bat this season. Huascar Ynoa of the Atlanta Braves is another pitcher who can rake.

Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie head coach said it “broke his heart” when the New York Giants took Florida WR Kadarius Toney five spots ahead of them.