Red Sox won't start Chris Sale (shoulder) in 3-game series vs. Jays  —  Boston Red Sox left-handed ace Chris Sale, on the disabled list because of shoulder inflammation, will not return for this week's series in Toronto.  —  When Sale went on the DL, both he and team said the issue was minor …

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.

As Astros welcome Roberto Osuna, they wave goodbye to their integrity  —  The Houston Astros might be able to repeat as World Series champions this year without selling their souls, but they already gave away a chunk of their integrity.  —  A very big chunk.

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 …

Column: A weight has been lifted off Bryce Harper, and he's ready for Nationals' final stand  —  The Washington Post  —  Bryce Harper doubled home the eventual game-winning run in the Washington Nationals' 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon, then afterward sat quiet …

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.

Column: The night that changed Cubs baseball forever  —  Wrigley Field was the last major league ballpark to add lights — and the battle to approve them was a long one.  Here are photos of the protests and protesters as well as the lights installation and the first night game on Aug. 8, 1988, which started but was rained out.

'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 …

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.”

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 …

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.

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.

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 …