Mariners jump to quick 5-1 lead against Leake  —  St. Louis Cardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal is relieved after loading the bases in the top of the ninth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Marlins Want to Be Relevant Late in the Season for a Change  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 27, 2016, 2:16 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Jose Fernandez was discussing the Miami Marlins' latest victory when Freddie Mercury interrupted due to someone's cellphone ringtone.  —  “Weeeee are the champions,” Freddie sang.

Ambivalent reunion: Jose Reyes returns to the Mets  —  Several months ago, when Jose Reyes was a veteran player shrouded in controversy and the New York Mets were brimming with optimism about a second straight playoff appearance, it was inconceivable to think he would escape baseball purgatory …

Clayton Kershaw not expected to miss start after back treatment  —  PITTSBURGH — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Monday morning that Clayton Kershaw was receiving treatment for minor back discomfort but insisted the issue did not affect his pitcher's six-inning start Sunday against the Pirates.

Yankees COO Lonn Trost says fans who pay full ticket price shouldn't have to sit with discount buyers  —  Lonn Trost has a message for certain Yankees fans: Some people just don't belong!  —  In trying to defend the team's new home ticket policy — which is the Yankees' latest salvo in its war …

Rays' slump shouldn't — and won't — cost Kevin Cash his job  —  Sure, Kevin Cash is as much to blame as anyone for a Rays losing streak that has grown to 11 after Sunday's 12-5 drubbing by the Orioles.  —  When a team is going as bad as the Rays are, it's obvious the manager needs to manage better.

Rays Designate Ryan Webb For Assignment  —  The Rays have designated right-hander Ryan Webb for assignment, according to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link).  His roster spot will go to previously designated Danny Farquhar, who will return to the big league club after having been sent outright to Triple-A.

Adam Morgan moving to Phillies' burned-out bullpen  —  SAN FRANCISCO - As the Phillies and Giants traded runs in the later innings Sunday, the Phillies shuttled relievers back and forth from the dugout to the bullpen in foul territory at AT&T Park.  A few warmed up, then sat.  Then warmed up again.

Jake Arrieta to get Coastal Carolina tattoo after losing bet  —  MIAMI — Reigning National League Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta will have to visit a tattoo artist when the Cubs return to Chicago from their road trip after losing a bet to teammate Tommy La Stella over the College World Series.