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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Rupp's 2-run double rallies Phillies past Rockies, 3-2.  —  DENVER (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies were running out of chances after having two runners cut down at home plate.  Cameron Rupp made sure there wasn't a third time with a clutch hit against one of the best closers in the majors.

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 …

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.

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.

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.