Angels manager Mike Scioscia nixes report he'll step down as ‘poppycock’  —  Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia reached deep into his vocabulary to describe a report saying he'll step down after this season.  —  “Poppycock,” Sciocsia said Sunday, using a dated term for “nonsense.”

Astros get 13 hits in 14-0 rout of Dodgers; McCullers hurt  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Astros are doing more than just getting by without injured Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa.  —  Josh Reddick's three-run homer highlighted Houston's seven-run eighth, and the Astros routed the Dodgers 14 …

Mickey Mantle ‘mint’ card found at convention fetches $50,000 offer after collector paid $500 for spot  —  Mickey Mantle hasn't played in the major leagues since 1968, but his ability to amaze continues even to this day.  —  The latest feat attributed to him came at the National Sports Collectors Convention …

Can the slumping Yankees bounce back at David Price's expense?  —  BOSTON — Even as the hot, muggy, dog days of summer move in, an icy chill runs rampant through the New York Yankees' clubhouse.  It's a chill that has gone right after the team's bats, causing the Yankees to post some of their worst offensive numbers of the season.

Nationals' Bryce Harper in lineup after being hit in kneecap  —  Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is in Sunday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds, a day after he was pulled from Saturday night's game after being hit by a pitch in the right knee.  —  Harper is batting fourth and playing center field.

Escobar helping Diamondbacks in series against Giants  —  PHOENIX — When third baseman Jake Lamb left Arizona's game against the Chicago Cubs with another shoulder injury July 26, the Diamondbacks immediately found his replacement.  —  Less than 24 hours later, Arizona obtained Eduardo Escobar …

Brazilian reliever Thyago Vieira makes history (almost) for the White Sox  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Thyago Vieira recorded his first career save Saturday night and celebrated in grand style, pounding his chest.  Teammate Leury Garcia impersonated that in a joyous clubhouse after the game …

Berrios goes 7 as Twins beat Royals 8-2  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Max Kepler saw a lot of pitches Friday night, and it paid off Saturday night.  —  Kepler had three hits, including a two-run homer that put Minnesota ahead to stay, and Jose Berrios threw seven sharp innings to help the Twins to an 8-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Brewers Claim Jordan Lyles  —  The Brewers have claimed right-hander Jordan Lyles off waivers from the Padres, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune tweets.  San Diego has decided to let Lyles go, Acee adds.  —  More to come.

Estrada shuts down struggling Mariners as Toronto rolls 5-1  —  SEATTLE  —  Marco Estrada baffled Seattle's struggling bats with his mix of offspeed pitches, taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning and leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-1 win over the Mariners on Saturday night.

Corey Kluber dominates Los Angeles Angels with 3-hitter, Cleveland Indians win 3-0  —  The AL Central-leading Indians only got four hits but notched their 60th win.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout this season and new arrival Leonys Martin homered again …

Santana, Eflin lead Phillies past Marlins 8-3 … PHILADELPHIA - Carlos Santana had three hits, including one of Philadelphia's four homers, and Zach Eflin allowed three runs in eight strong innings to lead the Phillies to an 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

Mets place Anthony Swarzak on 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation  —  The Mets have placed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, the team announced Sunday.  The move is retroactive to Aug. 4.  —  “It's pretty frustrating,” Swarzak admitted.

Anthony Rizzo gets day off as Albert Almora leads off against Padres  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Albert Almora Jr. returns to the top of the Cubs lineup Sunday in the finale against the Padres, while Anthony Rizzo gets a rest against left-hander Joey Lucchesi.