Cubs to face Pirates in 2019 Little League Classic  —  The Cubs will face Pittsburgh in next year's Little League Classic.  —  The game will be held at Bowman Field on Aug. 18, 2019.  The Cubs and Pirates will attend Little League World Series games earlier in the day.

MLB: Yu Darvish's rehab start cut short  —  Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish lasted only one inning in his rehab start with Class-A South Bend (Ind.) on Sunday, casting doubt on his availability for the rest of the year.  —  Darvish, who has been sidelined by triceps and elbow injuries …

White Sox To Promote Michael Kopech  —  The White Sox will promote top pitching prospect Michael Kopech on Tuesday, the team announced on its official Twitter feed.  The 22-year-old right-hander will make his Major League debut in a start against the Twins.

Urena throws 1st complete game, Marlins rout Nationals 12-1  —  MIAMI - Jose Urena made the most of his borrowed time, pitching a two-hitter for his first complete game in the majors and leading the Miami Marlins over the Washington Nationals 12-1 on Sunday.

Tigers change starting pitcher after mix-up  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers had to change their starting pitcher for their game at Minnesota after a mixup with Jacob Turner.  —  The Tigers had planned to go with Turner, but the right-hander hadn't met a required 10-day waiting period since …

Didi Gregorius exits Yankees - Blue Jays game after earlier collision with Kendrys Morales  —  Didi Gregorius exited Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before the third inning.  —  The Yankee shortstop had collided with Toronto first baseman Kendrys Morales in the first inning, beating out an infield single.

LeMahieu homers again, leads Rockies to 4-game sweep of Braves  —  DJ LeMahieu homered for the second straight game and the visiting Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Sunday, sweeping the four-game series at SunTrust Park.  —  The shortstop, who delivered what turned …

Watch out, Astros: A's are in AL West race to stay  —  The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics went at it on Sunday in a playoff-like atmosphere in Oakland, with first place in the American League West on the line.  The Astros won 9-4 and Justin Verlander registered his 200th career victory …

Rays finish trip with 2-0 shutout of Red Sox  —  BOSTON - The Rays always seem to find a way to make things interesting.  —  Sunday, they did so by shutting down and shutting out the majors-best Red Sox in a 2-0 matinee win to cap a winning three-city road trip.

Chacin pitches 6 scoreless, Brewers beat Cardinals 2-1  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Mike Moustakas hit a two-run double, Jhoulys Chacin beat St. Louis for the first time in his career and the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Cardinals 2-1 on Sunday.  —  Milwaukee (69-57) snapped a three-game losing streak …

Cabrera hits grand slam as Indians beat Orioles 8-0  —  The Cleveland Indians showed off their power and pitching Sunday.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Indians showed off their power and pitching Sunday.  —  Melky Cabrera hit a grand slam to cap a six-run fourth inning …

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart commits error at first base when ball breaks his glove  —  When some players make errors, they immediately look at their glove.  —  Tucker Barnhart, making his second career start at first base, had a good reason when he committed his first error at his new position.

Cubs' Joe Maddon on struggling Addison Russell: 'It's hard to get him off the field'  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Addison Russell pointed to the trainer's room and exited the clubhouse after being sought for an interview Sunday.  —  Manager Joe Maddon was more forthcoming Sunday in assessing …

Dodgers rout Mariners in milestone Kershaw win  —  Clayton Kershaw is now 150-69 over his career  —  SEATTLE (AP) - Clayton Kershaw pitched seven sharp innings for his 150th career win, Justin Turner homered and drove in five runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Seattle Mariners 12-1 Sunday.

Alex Cora loves telling Terry Francona stories — here are two of his favorites  —  Alex Cora could tell Terry Francona stories all day.  —  Speaking to reporters before Sunday's series finale with the Rays, Cora looked ahead to his team's next opponent.  The Cleveland Indians come to Fenway …