Michael Morse will not be ready for the Nationals' home opener against the Reds on Thursday after suffering a setback Monday while playing for Class A Hagerstown.

The Brewers and Zack Greinke's agent have decided to suspend talks about a contract extension, Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin said Tuesday.

The Rangers' Yu Darvish is the first pitcher since 1910 to win his Major League debut despite giving up four runs in the first inning.

Ian Kinsler got his required physical on Tuesday, and the Rangers are waiting for the test results before they officially announce his new contract.

Terry Collins is interested in seeing how Johan Santana will bounce back after throwing 84 pitches on Opening Day, the second time this year he has thrown more than 80 in a game.

Philip Humber's season debut was pushed back after the White Sox game against the Indians at Progressive Field was postponed on Tuesday. John Danks will pitch Wednesday's series finale, while Humber will start Monday against the Orioles.

Shortstop Mike Aviles suffered a mild left ankle strain in Monday's game against the Blue Jays, and that led to Nick Punto getting his second start in the past three days.

Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips has worked with over 20 double play partners at shortstop since joining the Reds in 2006. The latest one, rookie Zack Cozart, stopped over at Phillips locker on Tuesday to shake his hand and offer a hug of congratulations.

Starlin Castro was surprised at how many consecutive games he was able to get on base. But the streak ended Monday night.

They did their time in Jupiter, spent a night in Springfield, spoiled the party in Miami and made the National League Central swing through Milwaukee and Cincinnati. At long last this weekend, the Cardinals will come home.

Chris Carpenter, who began the season on the 15-day disabled list with nerve irritation which caused weakness in his right shoulder, will undergo further evaluation this week, according to Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak.

Right-hander Justin Masterson may be the next logical candidate for a long-term contract with the Indians, but there are no current negotiations taking place.

It took back-to-back hits in the eighth from Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder to help decide the Tigers' series-opening pitching duel, sending Detroit to its fourth straight win with a 5-2 decision vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park.

The Tribe received some extra rest on Tuesday, when its game against the White Sox was postponed due to inclement weather.

First Joey Votto got his long-term contract, and on Tuesday it was Brandon Phillips' turn. Phillips and the Reds agreed Tuesday on a six-year contract worth $72.5 million.

Every time Justin Verlander takes the hill for the Tigers, he gets an opponent's best shot. On Wednesday against the Rays, he'll get arguably their best pitcher, too.

Following his news conference at Marlins Park, Ozzie Guillen will be returning to Philadelphia, and he plans on apologizing to his players, who feel their skipper's remorse is sincere.