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.

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.

Astros place RHP McCullers on DL with elbow discomfort  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Lance McCullers on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with right elbow discomfort and activated right-handed reliever Roberto Osuna.  —  Osuna was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays …

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.

Brewers claim RHP Lyles from Padres  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers announced they had claimed right-hander Jordan Lyles off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Sunday.  —  The 27-year-old Lyles is 2-4 with a 4.29 ERA in 24 appearances, including eight starts, this season.

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 …

Mariners look to end losing streak against Blue Jays  —  The Toronto Blue Jays seem to feel right at home at Safeco Field in Seattle.  —  That shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, as thousands of Canadian fans stream south over the border whenever their team comes to Seattle.

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 …

Twins aim to finish off sweep of Royals  —  The Minnesota Twins are hoping to break out the brooms Sunday afternoon when they wrap up a three-game, weekend series with the Kansas City Royals at Target Field.  —  The Twins took the first two games of the series, outscoring the Royals 14-6 …

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 …

Next Slide  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The game began with the sun shining in Jordan Zimmermann's eyes as he basically threw the ball blind.  —  It continued with him getting whacked around in the bottom of the third inning, allowing two solo home runs that was more than enough to best the Tigers' anemic offense.

Source: Mickey Callaway expected to return as Mets manager next season  —  Mickey Callaway is expected to return as Mets manager next season, according to a baseball source.  Even if the team brings in a new general manager, Callaway would remain in his position, the source said.

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 …

Top prospect Eloy Jimenez ‘really close’ to joining the White Sox  —  Photos of the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prosepct by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Eloy Jimenez has wisely responded to questions about when he'll be called up to the White Sox, saying: “Only God knows.”

Be like Pedro Strop?  Cubs latest theme trip revolves around reliever's flashy outfits  —  The Cubs have been all dressed up with places to go for as long as Joe Maddon's been the team's manager — and even before he arrived (the team went on a “Super Mario Bros."-themed trip in 2012).