Top News:
Associated Press:
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.
RELATED:
Jerry CrasnickESPN Senior / ESPN:
MLB trio travels down memory lane in return to Williamsport — When Michael Conforto reflects on his Little League World Series experience, he thinks back to spirited games of pingpong, leisure time at the swimming pool and forays to a cafeteria stocked with abundant options throughout the day.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Buster OlneyESPN Senior / ESPN:
Big leaguers remember their worst Little League moments
Big leaguers remember their worst Little League moments
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
RELATED:
Associated Press:
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 …
RELATED:
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Scuffling Cubs offense needs to be better than it has been since break — PITTSBURGH — It's a good thing the Chicago Cubs don't ride the emotional roller coaster that comes with a 162-game season. If they did, they'd be dizzy by now, as the last week alone has brought a myriad of ups and downs.
Discussion:
Bleacher Report
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yu Darvish Suffers Setback
Yu Darvish Suffers Setback
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue and The Athletic
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
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.
Discussion:
South Side Sox and MLB Baseball News …
RELATED:
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com
RELATED:
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Nationals may have reached point where their season can't be saved
Nationals may have reached point where their season can't be saved
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and MLB Trade Rumors
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
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.
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
RELATED:
Reuters:
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 …
Discussion:
Talking Chop
RELATED:
Chris Vivlamore / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves swept by Rockies
David SchoenfieldESPN Senior / ESPN:
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 …
RELATED:
Rick Eymer / Associated Press:
Cahill sharp, A's beat Astros 7-1 to tie for AL West lead
Cahill sharp, A's beat Astros 7-1 to tie for AL West lead
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Joe Harris / Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
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.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
RELATED:
Associated Press:
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 …
Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
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.
RELATED:
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
RELATED:
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs treading water despite offensive struggles: 'We've got to get it together'
Cubs treading water despite offensive struggles: 'We've got to get it together'
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
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.
RELATED:
John Tomase / WEEI:
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 …
Discussion:
NESN.com