Scott Van Slyke is progressing toward a return to the Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday he expects Van Slyke (back) to come off the disabled list around June 3-4, after the club’s upcoming seven-game road trip.

Baseballs get hungry too sometimes.

Giants left fielder Angel Pagan went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring Tuesday as outfielder Jarrett Parker was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.

One possible first-base solution for the Mets inched closer to a return on Tuesday, when Wilmer Flores began a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton. Working his way back from a strained left hamstring, Flores played seven innings at first base, finishing 2-for-3.

Baseball’s 2016 season is more than a quarter old. And while Trevor Story, Bryce Harper and David Ortiz have traded places grabbing the national attention over the first seven weeks, Mike Trout is the one who once again leads position players in Wins Above Replacement.

Tony Gwynn’s family spoke with the media on Tuesday, one day after filing a lawsuit against a tobacco company. They allege that the Altria Group Inc., the former Philip Morris Co. and others among the world’s biggest tobacco companies, were aware of the harmful repercussions of using its product.

Royals left fielder Alex Gordon seemed to almost sense the question coming. So when asked on Tuesday if his stint on the disabled list for a fractured bone in his right wrist might actually give him a needed mental break, Gordon cut in and said, “Because I’ve [been bad] so far this year? Yeah, pretty much. I haven’t played the way I’ve wanted to this year.”

A one-man left side of the infield.

With a second-inning double off the Green Monster against the Rockies on Tuesday night, Jackie Bradley Jr. pulled halfway to history. The Red Sox outfielder extended his hitting streak to 28 games with that knock putting him halfway to Joe DiMaggio’s Major League record of 56 games, set nearly 75 years ago.

Brian Snitker did not necessarily expect to sell his house as quickly as he did this winter, and he certainly did not anticipate the opportunity he gained when the Braves dismissed former manager Fredi Gonzalez last week. So for now, Snitker will simply appreciate that he is likely the only big league manager living in his daughter’s basement.

The Rangers are hoping Yu Darvish can throw 85-90 pitches on Saturday in his first Major League start since 2014.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan has made it known he remains behind manager Paul Molitor despite Minnesota having the worst record in the Majors, but Ryan also said he supports the entire coaching staff.

Perhaps the most frustrating thing about the struggles of reigning American League Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel is how well the rest of the Astros’ rotation has been pitching lately. That gives the Astros hope that getting Keuchel ironed out will help them spark a turnaround to get back into the AL West race.

“He’ll get through it, we’ll get through it,” Joe Maddon said of Anthony Rizzo’s recent struggles. “He’ll come out on the other side with a vengeance. I like that he’s still out there smiling, he’s a kid playing this game, and I love that. He enjoys the day. Believe me, he’ll put up huge numbers by the end of the season.”

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is eagerly anticipating the arrival of Devon Travis, but he remains adamant that the young second baseman will not be rushed back to the big leagues.

Logan Morrison remained hot against his former club, as the left-handed-hitting first baseman had three hits, a walk and scored twice on Tuesday afternoon in Tampa Bay’s 4-3 win over Miami at Marlins Park.

The Blue Jays have decided to give right-hander Aaron Sanchez an extra day of rest, and they will instead use lefty J.A. Happ in Thursday’s series finale against the Yankees.