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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.