Minnesota Twins storm back to beat Texas Rangers  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Five home runs through the first three innings had Sunday's game between the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins looking like it was going to be an offensive show.  —  The home runs stopped and Minnesota found a way to score once more.

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 …

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.

Anibal Sanchez allows 5 HRs as Orioles ding Detroit Tigers, 12-3  —  Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press Wochit  —  BALTIMORE - They flew out fast and they flew out far, and all the progress that Anibal Sanchez seemed to make over the past month in the starting rotation, that flew over the fence Sunday afternoon, too.

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.

Matt Wieters' grand slam helps Washington Nationals beat Chicago Cubs  —  CHICAGO — The Washington Nationals' deep batting order eventually made a loud statement against the Chicago Cubs.  —  Matt Wieters hit a tiebreaking grand slam as the Nationals rallied for five runs in eighth inning and went on to defeat the Cubs 9-4 on Sunday.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Dusty Baker says Cubs giving Steve Bartman a World Series ring is ‘a very good gesture’  —  The Steve Bartman incident occurred at Wrigley Field on Oct. 14, 2003, during Game 6 of the NLCS between the Cubs and Marlins.  —  The Washington Post  —  Dusty Baker was the Cubs' manager on that infamous night in October 2003.