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FILe - In this Oct. 4, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) waits for a review of a call during the fourth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn’t survive the worst record in the majors. Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the firing of Gonzalez, in his sixth season, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations John Hart, center, and general manager John Coppolella, left, meet with reporters in the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. The Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Atlanta Braves interim manager Brian Snitker talks with reporters in the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. The Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Atlanta Braves interim manager Brian Snitker, right, talks with Kelly Johnson, left, and Freddie Freeman, center, in the dugout after meeting with reporters in the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. The Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

FILE - In this April 13, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez, right, with general manager John Coppolella sitting at left, talks with the media before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, in Washington. The Atlanta Braves have fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn’t survive the worst record in the majors. Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the firing of Gonzalez, in his sixth season, Tuesday, May 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

FILE - This is a 2013 file photo showing Brian Snitker of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn’t survive the worst record in the majors. Snitker, who has been manager of the Braves’ Triple-A Gwinnett team, will move up as interim manager. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2013, file photo, Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward, right, is greeted by then-third base coach Brian Snitker (51) as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, who couldn’t survive the worst record in the majors. Snitker, who has been manager of the Braves’ Triple-A Gwinnett team, will move up as interim manager. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

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For Big Ten, expansion does not appear on horizon:

ROSEMONT — While the Big 12 mulls adding members, Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez sounded like he wasn’t quite sure what to make of the view from the sideline with the Big Ten. On the one hand, he said watching from a distance is “kind of interesting.” On the other? “When you’re not involved, it’s kind of boring,” Alvarez said. The Big Ten not too long ago was one of the key players in the waves of expansion that reshaped the college landscape in recent years, adding Nebraska and then Rutgers and Maryland. But don’t expect the conference to grow from 14 anytime soon. Athletic directors gathered at the Big Ten headquarters for meetings this week said the topic has not been discussed.

Syndergaard outduels Scherzer:

NEW YORK — Noah Syndergaard brought his 100 mph heat and struck out 10, Curtis Granderson homered on Max Scherzer’s first pitch, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 Tuesday night to stop a 4-game skid. Daniel Murphy returned to Citi Field with a major league-best .400 batting average and drew two early standing ovations, then got booed. The former Mets postseason star got 1 of 5 hits Syndergaard (4-2) gave up in seven innings. Michael Conforto also homered as the Mets sent the NL East leaders to their third straight loss. Cubs hurler Kerry Wood set the modern mark of 33 strikeouts in consecutive starts in 1998.

Tigers manager Ausmus serves one-game suspension:

DETROIT — Tigers manager Brad Ausmus has been suspended for one game and fined after his histrionic ejection from Monday night’s game against Minnesota. Tigers bench coach Gene Lamonr managed in Ausmus’ place in Tuesday night’s 7-2 win against the Minnesota Twins. Ausmus was ejected in the fourth inning Monday for arguing a called third strike in Detroit’s 10-8 victory.

Two Alabama players arrested:

MONROE, La. — Alabama offensive lineman Cam Robinson and reserve defensive back Laurence “Hootie” Jones have been released from jail after their arrest on drug and weapons charges. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s records show Robinson and Jones were cited Tuesday for the misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in the presence of narcotics. Robinson also faces a charge of felony possession of stolen firearms. “We are aware of the situation involving Hootie Jones and Cam Robinson and are in the process of gathering facts to determine what internal action needs to be taken,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement. Robinson and Jones were released on bond Tuesday morning. Monroe police detective Chris Bates said the players were arrested early Tuesday morning after an officer smelled marijuana coming from a parked car in a closed public park. When the officer approached the car, he saw a handgun in Jones’ lap, Bates said in a written statement released Tuesday evening. A search of the car then turned up marijuana and a handgun that had been reported stolen in Baldwin County, Alabama, Bates’ statement said. Both players are entering their junior seasons.

Injury keeps Wozniacki out of French Open:

The WTA says former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki has pulled out of the French Open because of an injured right ankle. The 34th-ranked Wozniacki hasn’t played since she lost her second match at the Miami Open in March.

Weidman withdraws from UFC 199:

Chris Weidman has withdrawn from his UFC 199 middleweight championship bout because of an undisclosed injury, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Cougars’ comeback comes up short:

Cougars starting pitcher, right-hander Tyler Mark (0-2), allowed 4 runs in the first inning, and the Cougars’ (19-18) late comeback fell a run short as the Peoria Chiefs (19-18) won 4-3 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night.

Boomers fall to Crushers in extras:

AVON, Ohio — The Schaumburg Boomers, rallied from a 3-0 deficit but ultimately dropped a 5-4, 11-inning decision to the Lake Erie Crushers in the first game of a three-game set Tuesday night.

Lake Erie grabbed a 3-0 lead with a run in the second and two in the fourth against Schaumburg starter Brett Mabry. Struggling to put runners aboard against a bullpen by committee, the Boomers broke through for a pair of runs in the sixth. Michael Valadez drove home a run with a bases loaded groundout. Paul Kronenfeld scored on a wild pitch. Kronenfeld evened the game with a solo homer in the eighth off Lake Erie closer Trevor Longfellow. Ino Patron singled home the go-ahead run in the 11th before Lake Erie notched a pair of unearned runs in the bottom to win.

Mabry tossed six innings and allowed just three runs in a no-decision. The start marked the second quality start of the young season by the Boomers. Dexter Price was saddled with the loss. Derek DeYoung and Patrick Dolan each worked two scoreless frames. Kronenfeld picked up a pair of hits to pace the offense. All four games this season have been decided by two runs or less with three by just a single tally and two in extra innings.

The series continues with a quick turnaround. RHP Josh Heddinger starts in a 10:05 a.m. (Central Time) game against RHP Fernando Gallegos. Ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium this summer by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.