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.

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 …

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.

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.

Marlins To Sign Jeremy Guthrie  —  The Marlins are in agreement with right-hander Jeremy Guthrie on a minor league contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  He'll head to Triple-A New Orleans for the time being and hope to emerge as an option for the Miami rotation down the line.

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.