Anthony Rizzo pitches for first time in MLB career as Cubs turn to position players again  —  Anthony Rizzo, star first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, has apparently wanted to pitch in an MLB game for years.  —  Manager Joe Maddon finally granted his star's wish Monday as the Cubs used position players …

First impressions of the Manny Machado-infused Dodgers  —  MILWAUKEE — The Manny Machado watch has ended, and we now know that the gem of this year's trade deadline market will be calling Chavez Ravine home, at least for the next few months.  Springing into fashion is the No. 8 Dodgers jersey, last worn by Shane Victorino in 2012.

Dodgers hit 4 homers in 7-6 win over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Muncy, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Taylor and Joc Pederson hit solo homers and Alex Verdugo scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-6 victory …

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

Yankees' Gary Sanchez on final out: 'I could've done a better job, for sure'  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minutes after slamming his helmet to the Tropicana Field turf after getting thrown out on an uncommon, game-ending 4-6-3 single-out put out, New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez expressed regret …

Wong goes on DL, clearing playing time for Munoz  —  CINCINNATI  • A few years ago, when manager Mike Shildt was at the helm of the Cardinals' Class AAA affiliate, farm director Gary LaRocque gave him a quick, concise way to consider a player's abilities: Think of the ways he can defeat an opponent.

Jacob deGrom is solid again, but Mets' shoddy defense proves fatal against Padres  —  NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom's winless streak reached five games as the major league ERA leader was hurt by a pair of errors behind him, and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 3-2 Monday night in a matchup …

Next Slide  —  One of the most infamous moments in baseball history turns 35 on Tuesday.  —  On July 24, 1983, Kansas City Royals third baseman George Brett hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to give his team the lead against the New York Yankees in the Bronx.

Abreu, Giolito lead White Sox past struggling Angels  —  Jose Abreu hit a home run and a run-scoring single to back the solid pitching of Lucas Giolito as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Monday at Anaheim, Calif., in the opener of a four-game series.

Lefties to duel in San Francisco Giants-Seattle Mariners series opener  —  Two left-handers getting introduced to new opponents are scheduled to duel Tuesday night when the San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners open a two-game interleague series in Seattle.

Twins blow out Blue Jays 8-3 as trade winds swirl  —  TORONTO — When starting position players are removed in the late innings of blowout games, it's normally not a big topic of conversation.  —  When it happens eight days before the non-waiver trade deadline for a Twins team now fully in sell mode …

Harrison, Polanco power Pirates past Indians, Kluber 7-0  —  Josh Harrison hit a three-run homer and Gregory Polanco had a two-run triple off Corey Kluber in his return, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cleveland Indians 7-0 in a six-inning, rain-shortened game Monday night for their 10th straight win.

Teams that need to go all-in at the trade deadline  —  With just one week to go before the trade deadline, teams have been sorted into buyers and sellers.  Usually the sellers are quite clear, but the buyers might have different levels of desperation.  Some teams are trying to end playoff droughts.

The nucleus of a winner  —  Gibson arrived in Lakeland, Florida, in the spring of 1979.  He was picked up at the airport by Jim Leyland, who challenged him like he never had been challenged before.  When Gibson arrived in Tiger Town, he met players who would become friends and eventually family …