Rangers Reaction: Beltre's task the rest of the season isn't an easy one  —  Sunday marked National Sisters Day.  I saw that on Twitter, so I know it must be true.  —  So, a shout-out to my sister, Jocelyn, is in order, as is an apology to someone's sister in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

As free agency approaches, Cubs All-Star Jake Arrieta trending upward: ‘I like my chances’  —  CHICAGO - For the first time in their baseball lives, they will have control.  —  They can choose where they'll live.  —  Where they will work.  —  And sign a contract that will guarantee financial security for generations.

Severino, Judge power Yankees to 8-1 win over Indians … Luis Severino overpowered Cleveland's lineup into the seventh inning,  —  Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run triple and rookie  —  Aaron Judge hammered a three-run homer, sending the  —  New York Yankees to a 8-1 win over the Indians on Sunday.

Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias leaves team following death in family  —  Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit  —  BALTIMORE - Jose Iglesias was placed on the bereavement list Sunday.  —  One of Iglesias' family members died, according to a Detroit Tigers spokesperson.

Waino laboring, but still leads 4-3  —  CINCINNATI  • Jose Martinez, one of the few Cardinals batsmen to hit with much authority lately, authored the first grand slam of his career to highlight a five-run fourth inning Sunday as the Cardinals stormed ahead of the Cincinnati Reds 9-3.

Cruz 2 HRs, Mariners top Royals 8-7 to open doubleheader  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nelson Cruz helped Seattle quickly build a big lead.  Then the Mariners kept going to their bullpen to protect it.  —  Cruz homered twice and drove in four runs as the Mariners held off the Kansas City Royals 8-7 Sunday …

Steven Souza's walk-off homer lifts Tampa Bay Rays over Milwaukee Brewers  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the first time in more than three years, the Tampa Bay Rays got a walk-off home run to celebrate.  —  Knotted in a 1-1 tie and facing a potential sweep, Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr. sent …

Mariners acquire Yonder Alonso in trade with Athletics  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star first baseman Yonder Alonso from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday for minor league outfielder Boog Powell.  —  The Mariners, who have not been in postseason play since 2001 …

Houston Astros rally past Toronto Blue Jays  —  HOUSTON — Facing the specter of a third consecutive series loss and a somber flight to Chicago, the Houston Astros accomplished something on Sunday that appeared wholly improbable given their debilitating injuries and continuing stretch of mediocrity since the All-Star Game break.

Miami Marlins use homers, Jose Urena's arm to slay Atlanta Braves  —  ATLANTA — The Miami Marlins hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and that was enough to get Jose Urena another road victory.  —  Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run homer and J.T. Realmuto followed …

Jay Bruce out of Mets' lineup again Sunday, rookie Amed Rosario impresses Terry Collins  —  Jay Bruce is out of the Mets' lineup Sunday for the second straight day with a stiff neck.  The slugging right fielder first experienced issues on the team's flight home from Denver on Thursday.

Matt Davidson scratched from White Sox lineup for series finale vs. Red Sox  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Matt Davidson was a last-minute scratch from the White Sox lineup Sunday afternoon against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.  —  Davidson was set to play his first game since Tuesday after missing four …

Phillies stun Colorado Rockies with comeback win  —  DENVER — So much had conspired Sunday against the Phillies before Cameron Rupp attacked a hanging slider thrown by one of the best relievers in baseball.  Weird things happen at Coors Field.  Aaron Nola threw a pitch down the middle that was called a ball.

Pat Neshek, now a Phillies foe, believes in their young players  —  DENVER — Pat Neshek has more important priorities these days, like searching for the right pitch mix in Coors Field's thin air, but he's still paying attention to his old team.  Neshek, now a key piece in Colorado's bullpen, spent four months with the Phillies.

Sean Rodriguez caps return to Pittsburgh Pirates with game-winning homer vs. San Diego Padres  —  PITTSBURGH — Sean Rodriguez, picked up off of waivers Saturday, had 72 hours to report to the Pirates.  But Pittsburgh, where he spent the previous two seasons as something of a super sub, felt like home.