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.

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 …

Phillies prospect Matt Imhof suffers serious eye injury, has surgery  —  A Philadelphia Phillies minor league pitcher suffered a potentially career-threatening eye injury in a freak training accident in the Class A Florida State League late last week, his agent confirmed to ESPN.com Monday.

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.

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.

Braves infielder Beckham begins rehab assignment  —  Braves veteran Gordon Beckham began his rehabilitation assignment on Monday with the team's Gulf Coast League affiliate.  Braves manager Brian Snitker said that if Beckham has no setbacks he should return to the active roster in about a week.

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.

Pete Rose's No. 14 retired by Reds  —  The Cincinnati Reds officially retired Pete Rose's No. 14 on Sunday in a pregame ceremony. … Big crowds filled Great American Ball Park for the three days of celebration, which had to be approved by Major League Baseball because of Rose's lifetime ban for betting on his team.

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.

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 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.