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.

Sources say Angels manager Mike Scioscia is expected to step down at the end of the season  —  Bill Clinton was still president when Mike Scioscia managed his first game for the Angels on April 3, 2000.  Mo Vaughn batted third for the Angels that day.  Ken Hill was the starting pitcher.

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 …

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.

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 …

‘VINTAGE MARCO’: Estrada flirts with no-hitter as Jays take third straight from Mariners  —  SEATTLE - With Canadian James Paxton returning to the mound for the Mariners here on Saturday night, there was no avoiding the no-hit dialogue.  —  Only the names were changed.

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.

White Sox pitcher James Shields honored by Rays at 10-year reunion of AL champs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Don't tell James Shields that Tropicana Field is a dump.  Some of his greatest memories occurred inside the sterile dome.  —  “It's not the best stadium in the world,” Shields said, “but I loved my time here.

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.

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 …

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.

Daniel Robertson To Undergo Thumb Surgery, Likely Done For Season  —  Rays infielder Daniel Robertson, who went on the disabled list on Saturday with a sprained left thumb, will require surgery and is likely to miss the rest of the season, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.

Former Cubs ace Jake Arrieta helping Phillies become contenders  —  Chicago Tribune  —  When the Cubs caught the Brewers for first place in the National League Central last summer, Jake Arrieta boldly said they were there to stay for the rest of the year.  —  The Cubs never fell out of first, making him prescient.