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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.