Yankees GM Brian Cashman still expecting quiet trade deadline  —  NEW YORK — A few Sunday morning notes as the Yankees prepare for their game against the Angels:  — General manager Brian Cashman stayed on message regarding the trade deadline.  Short version: the Yankees don't want to pay …

Sale Wins 8th Straight, White Sox Top Royals 2-1  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chris Sale won his eighth straight decision, Adam Dunn homered in his third straight game and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 Sunday.  —  Sale (11-2) is 8-0 with two no-decisions since a May 12 loss to the Royals.

JOHN ALLEMANG  —  Baseball coach brings his beautiful calligraphy to the dugout  —  Of all the skills required for a baseball career, no one ever mentions calligraphy.  —  And yet Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Wakamatsu has found a way to stand out from the field with his elegant handwriting.

Sheets ends 2-year absence with win over Mets  —  ATLANTA—Ben Sheets pitched six scoreless innings in his first game in two years and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 6-1 on Sunday for their season-high seventh straight victory.  —  Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer …

Expect trading frenzy before deadline  —  On baseball's midsummer marketplace, there is no Big Board to tell us the value of Cole Hamels or Matt Garza.  General managers aren't crammed together on a trading floor, like at the New York Stock Exchange, although that would be highly entertaining.

Phillies coast past Pomeranz, Rockies at Coors Field for series win  —  In order to beat Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels on Sunday afternoon, the Rockies required a mistake-free start from rookie lefty Drew Pomeranz and some big hits.  —  They got neither.

Mariners aren't planning big moves  —  Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik told FOXSports.com that he plans to retain stars Felix Hernandez and Ichiro Suzuki beyond the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.  —  Zduriencik added that he expects Ichiro, who turns 39 in October, to return next year.

Rolen's bases-loaded single sends Reds to win over Cardinals  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Scott Rolen hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning Sunday night, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 victory and three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Gallardo has 14 strikeouts; Brewers get 4-1 win  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) Yovani Gallardo gave the Milwaukee Brewers what they needed heading into a big week of games against division rivals.  —  Gallardo struck out a career-high 14 in seven innings and the Brewers used a four-run sixth to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Sunday.

Marlins can't touch Strasburg in 4-0 loss to Nats  —  MIAMI—It's hard to win when you are 1 for 13 with runners in scoring position.  —  The Miami Marlins proved that on Sunday, losing 4-0 to Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals.  —  “That's the reason why we lost,” Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said.

Barney, Garza Lead Cubs Over Diamondbacks 3-1  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Darwin Barney homered and Matt Garza threw seven shutout innings to lift the Chicago Cubs to a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-1 win Sunday.  —  Barney clubbed a Trevor Cahill pitch into the left-field bleachers …