Mike Carp hit his first home run since returning from the disabled list and Jesus Montero and Kyle Seager continued their productive hitting Sunday as the Mariners topped the Twins 5-2 for their second straight win at Safeco Field.

First baseman Ryan Howard is scheduled to intensify his workouts this week. That includes running, hitting and weight-bearing exercises.

When the Red Sox and Royals begin a three-game series on Monday at Kauffman Stadium, it will be a homecoming of sorts for Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles.

For Bronson Arroyo, who starts for the Reds on Monday when they begin a three-game series with the Brewers at Miller Park, success likely will once again depend upon whether he can keep the ball in the park.

The Orioles have jumped out to one of the best starts in the Major Leagues, and the competition is paying attention. Take, for example, the Rangers. Texas will open a four-game series at Camden Yards on Monday night, well aware of what Baltimore has accomplished.

Detroit right-hander Doug Fister's return from the disabled list comes just in time to create a dramatic storyline, as the Tigers and Mariners get set for a three-game series starting Monday in Seattle.

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who is on the 15-day disabled list because of an inflamed right shoulder, took two rounds of batting practice (one indoor and one outdoor) on Sunday and didn't feel any pain. Zimmerman will take another round of BP during the off-day at Nationals Park on Monday. If all goes well, Zimmerman will start on Tuesday against the Pirates.

Despite pitching well, Carlos Zambrano is still looking for his first victory of the season. He'll try again against Wandy Rodriguez and the Houston Astros, who just had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Cardinals.

Robinson Cano's eighth career grand slam highlighted a six-run third inning for the Yankees, who coasted to a 10-4 victory over the Royals behind Phil Hughes' 6 2/3 solid innings on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.

Five days after he no-hit the Twins, Angels righty Jered Weaver returns to the hill to face the same club. This time, though, the game is at Target Field and Minnesota sends Francisco Liriano to the hill.

Andy Pettitte admitted that he didn't pitch as well as he would have liked in his Sunday start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but the 39-year-old still believes he's ready for a callup.

Brandon Inge, signed a week ago after he was released by the Tigers, drove in four runs with a three-run homer and a sacrifice fly on Sunday as the A's ended their nine-game road trip through the American League East with a 9-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Home runs by Austin Jackson, Prince Fielder and Andy Dirks, along with 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief, helped the Tigers to a 3-1 victory and a series win over the White Sox on Sunday. Rick Porcello earned his second straight win.

Tyler Greene hit a career-best two home runs in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Houston Astros. Adam Wainwright made a solid start, going seven innings and allowing just one run.

Sunday's contest at Progressive Field featured Yu versus “U”. And while the Indians recorded a 4-2 victory, the real winner was you, the viewer.

Edinson Volquez will try to make the Padres' ailing bullpen's job easier Monday when the right-hander starts the opener of a three-game series with the Rockies, who send rookie left-hander Drew Pomeranz to the hill at Petco Park.

Uncertainty persists on the pitching staff of the Chicago White Sox. But this is better than mediocrity persisting.