Cubs nearing deal for Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman  —  The Chicago Cubs, trying to take control of the NL Central and establish themselves as the heavy World Series favorites, are on the verge of acquiring New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman.  —  The Cubs, according to a high-ranking Cubs official …

Astros Promote Alex Bregman, DFA Danny Worth  —  The Astros have announced the promotion of highly touted infield/outfield prospect Alex Bregman and the designation for assignment of infielder Danny Worth.  Bregman will join the surging Astros on Monday for the start of their home series against the Yankees.

Diamondbacks To Promote Braden Shipley  —  The Diamondbacks are calling up well-regarded pitching prospect Braden Shipley from Triple-A Reno to start Monday against Milwaukee, according to ESPN.com.  —  Shipley, 24, has been a member of the Arizona organization since it selected him 15th overall in the 2013 amateur draft.

White Sox players recently protested Mariners' clubhouse dues policy  —  They left Seattle on July 20 without paying because the M's keep a portion of the money.  —  Chris Sale's destruction of throwback jerseys on Saturday was not the only recent act of vehement protest involving the Chicago White Sox.

Happ Gets Career-High 13th Win, Blue Jays Beat Mariners 2-0  —  TORONTO — J.A. Happ and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, Edwin Encarnacion hit a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.

Mets among several teams in mix for Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy  —  MIAMI — Expectations may be low as the Mets limp toward next Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, but they are among several teams who are trying to stay in the mix for All- Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy, two industry sources confirmed to the News this weekend.

David Dahl, one of Rockies' top prospects, will get called up to majors Monday  —  Dahl's promotion comes amid rumors the Rockies might trade center fielder Charlie Blackmon or right fielder Carlos Gonzalez  —  David Dahl's rocket ride to the major leagues will land Monday when the Rockies call …

Gonzalez, Kendrick Homer in Dodgers' 9-6 Win Over Cardinals  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 25, 2016, 12:15 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Adrian Gonzalez hit a grand slam and Howie Kendrick added a two-run homer, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers spoil Mike Mayers' major league debut in a 9-6 win …

Ken Griffey Jr. And Mike Piazza Inducted Into Hall of Fame  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Two players who began their careers at opposite ends of the spectrum nearly three decades ago ended up in the same place on Sunday — with their names etched on plaques at the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Matz Earns 1st Win Since May as Mets Beat Marlins 3-0  —  MIAMI — Steven Matz pitched six innings Sunday for his first win since May, and the New York Mets took the rubber game of their series against Miami, 3-0.  —  Matz (8-6) allowed four hits, walked two and struck out six.

Marlins Place Wei-Yin Chen On DL With Elbow Sprain  —  The Marlins have placed left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to Thursday) with a sprain in his pitching elbow and recalled right-hander Jarred Cosart from Triple-A New Orleans to take his place, reports Joe Frisaro of MLB.com (Twitter link).

DeShields Homers as Rangers Top Royals 2-1  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Delino DeShields homered in the seventh to break a tie and the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Sunday.  —  DeShields, who was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Round Rock, walked and doubled before leading off the seventh with his third home run.

Porcello Remains Unbeaten at Fenway, Sox Beat Twins 8-7  —  BOSTON — Rick Porcello became the first Boston pitcher in 55 years to open a season 10-0 in Fenway Park, and Hanley Ramirez and Travis Shaw both hit a three-run homer as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 Sunday to earn a split of a four-game series.

Chatwood, Story Help Rockies Sweep Braves With 7-2 Win  —  DENVER — Starters aren't supposed to have stat lines quite like this — winning ones, anyway.  Rookies aren't supposed to make it look this easy for an entire series.  —  Just that kind of weekend for Colorado.