Bucs rookie nearly perfect in debut to complete sweep of Cardinals  —  PITTSBURGH  • The Cardinals had three of his minor-league games on video, a breakdown of his pitches and velocity, and an idea that Pittsburgh rookie Nick Kingham would fall behind in counts with his breaking pitches …

Surging Yankees sweep Angels  —  The Angels aren't hitting, aren't scoring, aren't winning.  —  There's one other thing they aren't doing, not even after another low-octane loss that gave the New York Yankees a three-game sweep at Angel Stadium.  —  “I'm not panicking,” infielder Zack Cozart said after Sunday's 2-1 loss.

Baseball roundup: Cubs blank Brewers again, sweep series  —  Cubs blank Brewers again to sweep series  —  Tyler Chatwood allowed two hits, struck out four and walked three over seven innings and had an RBI single, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 2-0 victory at home over Milwaukee on Sunday for a sweep of a four-game series.

Cuthbert homers twice in Royals' 5-4 win over White Sox  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cheslor Cuthbert homered twice and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals won consecutive games for the first time this season, defeating the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Sunday.

Cardinals Notes: A curve in Memphis brings Gomber to Cardinals bullpen  —  PITTSBURGH  • If asked to describe the “ideal pitcher” he could be, lefty Austin Gomber said he would be able to provide a description, maybe a list.  —  Now, though, he just has to point to a box score.

No decision made, but Brandon Drury may return to Yankees this week, Clint Frazier homers in Class A Tampa rehab game  —  ANAHEIM — Aaron Boone said no decision has been made yet whether Brandon Drury will rejoin the Yankees in Houston this week, but the manager wouldn't rule it out.

Healy hits 2 homers in Mariners' win over Indians  —  CLEVELAND (AP) - Ryon Healy hit two home runs and had four RBIs, Robinson Cano and Mitch Haniger also homered, and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-4 on Sunday.  —  Healy had an RBI double in the second inning …

Cole strikes out 12, Astros capitalize on errors to beat A's  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole worked into the seventh inning and struck out 12, George Springer and Jose Altuve each drove in two runs and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Sunday.

Cubs' pitching could be challenging for Rockies  —  The way the Chicago Cubs' starting pitching has been rolling, any shortage of offense has not caused negative results.  —  That may be bad news for the Colorado Rockies, who Monday at Wrigley Field struggling to score runs.

Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray leaves start with oblique injury  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray left Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the second with a strained right oblique muscle.  —  Ray waved to the dugout after throwing …

Mets pushing back Steven Matz's scheduled start due to soreness, will go with Noah Syndergaard vs. Braves on Tuesday  —  SAN DIEGO — Steven Matz is having his scheduled start on Tuesday pushed back after he felt soreness in his back.  The Mets, who have an off day on Monday …

Adrian Gonzalez powers Mets to 14-2 blowout win over Padres, but they lose Yoenis Cespedes in the process  —  SAN DIEGO — The Mets finished their road trip with a win, but they suffered what could be a big loss getting there.  Yoenis Cespedes suffered a left-hand injury as the Mets beat the Padres 14-2 at Petco Park.

Padres place Myers on disabled list, recall Jankowski  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have placed outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique and recalled outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A El Paso.  —  Myers was hurt while swinging …

Detroit Tigers: 10 players they should consider drafting No. 1 overall  —  Matthew Stevens, Montgomery Advertiser  —  Auburn right-handed pitcher Casey Mize emerged as the early favorite to be chosen No. 1 overall by the Detroit Tigers in the MLB draft in June.