Astros OF George Springer exits with thumb injury vs Dodgers  —  The team says Springer exited with discomfort in his thumb Sunday following a headfirst dive into the bag.  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star outfielder George Springer has left Houston's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Aaron Judge, still dealing with wrist pain, not yet swinging bat  —  BOSTON — Injured New York Yankees star Aaron Judge said Sunday that as he continues to slowly progress from the chip fracture he sustained in his right wrist a little over a week ago, he continues to deal with pain and discomfort.

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.

Padres gain split with Cubs thanks to late splurge  —  Cory Spangenberg doubled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the eighth inning, and  —  Hunter Renfroe triggered a four-run ninth with a two-run homer on Sunday as the  —  Chicago Cubs 10-6 at Wrigley Field to gain a split of the four-game series.

Cabrera's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Phillies to sweep of Marlins  —  PHILADELPHIA - Asdrubal Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the surging Philadelphia Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 5-3 victory on Sunday.

MLB: Reliever Kelley acquired by A's  —  Reliever Shawn Kelley was acquired Sunday by Oakland from Washington for cash and international slot money.  —  Kelley, 34, was designated for assignment Wednesday, a day after slamming his glove on the mound while pitching in the ninth inning of a 25-4 victory over the New York Mets.

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.”

Dozier, Machado lead Dodgers to 3-2 win over Astros  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brian Dozier delivered a two-run double in the first inning and Manny Machado had three hits with two runs scored as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Sunday.

'It's not fun': Kris Bryant doesn't know when he'll be able to swing a bat as DL stint drags on  —  Chicago Tribune  —  It has been two weeks since Kris Bryant laid down his bat to calm the left shoulder inflammation that landed him on the disabled list.  —  Bryant said Sunday …

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 …

Arenado's homer lifts Rockies over Brewers, 5-4 in 11  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) - Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the 11th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Sunday thanks to an overturned replay review.  —  Arenado's 29th homer …

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.