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 …

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 …

Rick Porcello throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox top Orioles 5-3  —  The Boston Red Sox are dominating most major league teams this season, so it comes as no surprise that they've had their way against the worst of the bunch.  —  Rick Porcello scattered six hits over six scoreless innings …

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.

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.

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

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.

Javier Baez and Yolmer Sanchez win Heart and Hustle award  —  The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association has announced the 30 preliminary winners of the 2018 Heart & Hustle Award.  —  Javier Baez was the  —  Cubs winner while  —  Yolmer Sanchez won it for the  —  White Sox.

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.

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 …

Indians Claim Johnny Field  —  The Indians have claimed outfielder Johnny Field off waivers from the Rays, per club announcements.  He had been designated for assignment recently.  —  Field will begin his tenure in the Cleveland organization on optional assignment at Triple-A. If he holds onto …

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 …

Tigers' Zimmermann at home in Kansas City facing Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jordan Zimmermann likes pitching at Kauffman Stadium and for a good reason.  —  Zimmermann has a perfect record and a miniscule ERA in pitching in Kansas City.  Zimmermann will start for the Detroit Tigers …