Manuel says players got message at team meeting  —  Phillies' front office not happy with behavior during Saturday's blowout loss  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies' front office thinks this is no time to goof around.  —  General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday the team needs to play …

Indians send Carrasco down day after romp  —  CLEVELAND — The Indians have sent inconsistent starter Carlos Carrasco back to Triple-A Columbus.  —  One day after he was clobbered in a loss to Detroit, Carrasco was designated for assignment for the purpose of rejoining the Clippers.

Red Sox place Andrew Miller on DL  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox reliever Andrew Miller was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left foot injury and will fly back to Boston on Sunday night for further tests.  —  The Red Sox recalled right-hander Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A Pawtucket to fill Miller's roster spot.

David Price throws 8-hit complete game as Rays sweep White Sox  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Price went the distance to win his second straight start since returning from an injury as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Sunday.

Lynn wins 11th, Cardinals beat Marlins for sweep  —  ST. LOUIS — Lance Lynn outpitched Marlins All-Star Jose Fernandez for his 11th win and Matt Holliday homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3-2 victory that wrapped up a three-game sweep Sunday.  —  Lynn (11-3) worked seven strong innings …

Final Score: Mets 2 Brewers 1  —  The Least You Should Know...  Jeremy Hefner started for the Mets and he was brilliant for seven innings, allowing only a run and two hits, one of which was a solo home run hit by Jonathan Lucroy in the seventh inning.  —  Bobby Parnell earned a four-out save for his 15th in 18 opportunities.

Brewers aiming for Thursday with Braun  —  After a good day in the batting cage on Saturday, Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun was on track to beat the earlier estimates and return to the Brewers' lineup before the All-Star break.  Thursday's series opener in Arizona looked like a good bet.

Manny Ramirez set to start comeback  —  ROUND ROCK, Texas — Manny Ramirez is set to begin his comeback attempt with the Texas Rangers organization on Sunday night, when he will bat in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter for the Triple-A Round Rock Express.

A Rare Time When Rivera's Second Best Isn't Good Enough  —  There have been many great myths in baseball, like Abner Doubleday inventing the game and Babe Ruth calling his shot in the World Series.  Mariano Rivera throwing only one pitch is another.  —  Rivera has carved out what will almost surely …

Saunders Shuts Down Reds in Mariners' 3-1 Win  —  CINCINNATI — Joe Saunders pitched seven efficient innings and Nick Franklin and Justin Smoak each homered to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.  —  A day after the Reds scored 13 runs, they managed just six hits and a run off Saunders.

Zimmerman, Harper power Nats past Padres  —  Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.  —  R  —  H  —  SD  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Ryan Zimmerman, Bryce Harper lift Stephen Strasburg, Nationals to win  —  RECOMMEND

The Hamilton Hammer  —  Josh Hamilton drove in a run in the bottom of the ninth to help the Angels score four that inning to tie the Red Sox, then hit a two-run homer in the 11th to win the game as LAnaheim comes back to a 9-7 victory over Boston.  Hamilton started an 11 game tear on June 25.