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 …

Two months after horrific beaning, Ryan Vogelsong eyes a new start  —  Ryan Vogelsong thought his career was over.  Heck, he thought he lost his eye.  But here he is, on the verge of a return just two months later.  —  Justin Berl / Getty Images  —  At first, Ryan Vogelsong thought he would never pitch again.

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.

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).