MLB

Javier Báez homered in the first inning, Kris Bryant and Albert Almora Jr. also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1

Paul DeJong (deh-YUHNG’) was 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBIs in the Cardinals’ 14-8 pounding of the Pirates. 

The Miami Marlins won their second straight game, beating the Chicago White Sox 2-0.

The Cubs have optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa to make room for catcher Willson Contreras, who was activated from the 10-day injured list.