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 …

30 for 30 MLB roundup: Pirates' Kuhl at ease with tough debut matchup  —  PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to win their third straight game tonight against Clayton Kershaw — a difficult assignment considering the Los Angeles Dodgers are 14-1 in Kershaw's starts this season.

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.

Roark Helps Nats End 7-Game Skid With 3-2 Win Over Brewers  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 5:52 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — Tanner Roark pitched seven shutout innings in place of injured ace Stephen Strasburg, and the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

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.

Indians Tag Verlander, Top Tigers Again 9-3 for 9th Straight  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 4:52 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DETROIT — Lonnie Chisenhall had four hits, including one of Cleveland's four home runs off Justin Verlander in the fifth inning, and the streaking Indians won …

Kennedy Strikes Out 11 as Royals Top Astros 6-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 5:16 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ian Kennedy struck out 11 over seven innings, Kendrys Morales hit two home runs and the Kansas City Royals snapped the Houston Astros' seven-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory Sunday.

Nationals Place Stephen Strasburg On 15-Day DL With Upper Back Strain  —  The Nationals have announced that ace Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day DL (retroactive to June 16) with an upper back strain.  A corresponding move will be made on Monday to fill Strasburg's 25-man roster spot.

Cleveland's Santana a different kind of leadoff hitter  —  As a 210-pound power hitter, Carlos Santana doesn't exactly fit the prototype of the traditional leadoff man.  —  But Cleveland manager Terry Francona has become comfortable topping the lineup with his slugging designated hitter.

Andrus, Desmond help lead Rangers to 10-3 win over Red Sox … ARLINGTON, Texas — After Elvis Andrus cleared the bases with a triple and scored on a wild pitch, the Texas Rangers held on to their big lead this time against the Boston Red Sox.  —  Andrus had the bases-loaded triple to the wall …

Sale Pitches White Sox Past Blue Jays 5-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 26, 2016, 6:31 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Pitching on a hot, muggy afternoon against one of the majors' best lineups, Chris Sale made it look easy.  —  Sale tossed eight innings of two-run ball to become the majors …