Anthony Rizzo pitching in relief exposes suspect Cubs rotation  —  CHICAGO — It provided for a lighter moment but underscored a larger issue with the Chicago Cubs.  For the second time in four games, Cubs manager Joe Maddon used multiple position players to pitch in order to save his bullpen.

Gary Sanchez fails to hustle on two plays as Rays hold on to beat Yankees 7-6  —  Rays rookie Jake Bauers took advantage of Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez's lack of hustle, scoring from second on a passed ball that turned out to be a crucial run for the hosts.

Chris Archer, Nathan Eovaldi linked in trade talks as Yankees arrive at Tampa Bay  —  Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As the ex-Yankee Nathan Eovaldi chatted with a couple of New York area writers, Chris Archer entered the scene with a question of his own.

No-hit for seven innings, Reds rally past Cards in 9th  —  On a night dominated by seven no-hit innings from St. Louis right-hander Daniel Poncedeleon in his major league debut, the  —  Cincinnati Reds rallied with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to upend the visiting

Homer Bailey not focusing on the past as he prepares to return to Cincinnati Reds rotation  —  The last two months have involved a lengthy stint on the disabled list and a failed experiment in the bullpen.  —  Speaking to reporters at Great American Ball Park on Monday …

Chase Utley makes it clear where Phillies fans rank in his heart  —  Phillies fans, if you're wondering why  —  Chase Utley announced his intention to retire while there was still more than two months to go in the season, well, throw your chest out and take a bow.  —  He did it because of you.

Chase Utley will start for Dodgers on Monday in return to Philly  —  Chase Utley will start for the Dodgers on Monday night as he returns to Philadelphia for the final time as a player in the regular season.  —  Utley announced earlier this month that he plans to retire at the end of the season.

Last Slide  —  CHICAGO - Prior to Monday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was excited for the return of an important “weapon” to his bullpen.  —  Following Sunday's weekend finale against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field …

Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs … CHICAGO - The Diamondbacks offense brought the Arizona heat with it to Wrigley Field on Monday.  —  As the Valley experienced an 115-degree afternoon, the Diamondbacks began Monday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs with the same scalding intensity en route …

Detroit Tigers' trade deadline: Sizing up interested contenders  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was here this time last year when the Detroit Tigers' rebuilding project officially began, with J.D. Martinez walking into the visitor's dugout at Kauffman Stadium late one afternoon, teary-eyed and ready to say goodbye.

Poncedeleon dazzles in debut but Reds rally past Cardinals  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — St. Louis starter Daniel Poncedeleon made a sensational debut 14 months after suffering a severe head injury, throwing no-hit ball for seven innings Monday night before Eugenio Suarez led the Cincinnati Reds …