Weaver combines with bullpen leading Angels over Red Sox  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jered Weaver combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, All-Star Mike Trout and Hank Conger homered and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-0 Sunday night for their 10th win in 12 games.

Cubs send Hairston to Nationals  —  The Washington Nationals added a right-handed hitter to their bench on Sunday night, acquiring outfielder Scott Hairston from the Chicago Cubs for a minor-league pitcher, according to major league sources.  —  The deal will be announced Monday morning, sources said.

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.

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.

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.

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

Manny Ramirez 1-for-3 in return … ROUND ROCK, Texas — Manny Ramirez began his comeback attempt with the Texas Rangers organization on Sunday night, going 1-for-3 with a single in his first at bat for the Triple-A Round Rock Express.  —  The 41-year old Ramirez, who hasn't played …

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.