Miami Marlins could pick up Alex Rodriguez now that Giancarlo Stanton has hit DL for six weeks  —  Only a day after the Yankees slammed the door in Alex Rodriguez's face, another one has opened for the steroid-tainted slugger.  —  Amid the news that Marlins star Giancarlo Stanton will likely miss …

Nationals grant Jonathan Papelbon's request to be released  —  Struggling reliever Jonathan Papelbon has requested and received his release from the Washington Nationals, general manager Mike Rizzo announced Saturday.  —  The Nationals made a corresponding roster move by recalling Reynaldo Lopez …

Piscotty Homers in 8th to Lead Cards' Comeback Over Cubs 6-4  —  CHICAGO — Stephen Piscotty hit a three-run homer, Brandon Moss followed with a solo shot one out later and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Sunday night.

Cubs to discipline Wrigley Field DJ for playing inappropriate song  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs are preparing to discipline the Wrigley Field DJ who played an inappropriate song after Aroldis Chapman's appearance during Sunday night's game.  —  The '90s song, “Smack My B—

Time for Rose to go on Phillies' Wall  —  A door opened in Cincinnati earlier this season that created a window for the Phillies next season.  In case you missed it, the Reds, with a blessing from Major League Baseball that had been absent for more than a quarter of a century, inducted Pete Rose into their Hall of Fame in late June.

Still Pitching and Still Fascinating at 69  —  If gracing the pages of both High Times and Sports illustrated magazines doesn't make Bill “Spaceman” Lee interesting to you, there's plenty more to catch your attention.  The time he pitched drunk, or the fact that he throws his own branded eephus …

Choo-Choo Coleman, member of original Mets, dies at 80  —  NEW YORK — Clarence “Choo-Choo” Coleman, a catcher on the expansion 1962 Mets who spent four seasons in the major leagues with New York and the Philadelphia Phillies, died Monday.  He was 80.  —  Coleman, who had been suffering from cancer …

Padres Acquire Luis Sardinas From Mariners  —  The Mariners announced that they've traded infielder Luis Sardinas to the Padres in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.  The Padres have also announced the move, adding that Sardinas has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso …

Royals' Cheslor Cuthbert is making a case to be AL Rookie of the Year  —  MINNEAPOLIS  —  The conversation began with a question, lobbed to Royals manager Ned Yost, about Danny Duffy's dark horse candidacy for the American League Cy Young Award.  It quickly segued to another Royal with a growing case for a postseason honor.

Cubs, Joe Thatcher Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Cubs and veteran left-hander Joe Thatcher are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports SB Nation's Chris Cotillo (on Twitter).  Thatcher had been with Cleveland on a minor league deal after signing in late July …

Orlando, Cain Each Have 4 Hits, 3 RBIs, Royals Beat Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Paulo Orlando and Lorenzo Cain each got four hits and drove in three runs as the Kansas City Royals won their first road series since late June, beating the Minnesota Twins 11-4 Sunday.  —  Orlando homered, tripled and scored three times.

Matz's No-Hit Bid for Mets Broken Up in 8th Inning by Padres  —  NEW YORK — Steven Matz's no-hit bid for the New York Mets has been broken up in the eighth inning on a one-out single by San Diego's Alexei Ramirez.  —  The rookie left-hander was lifted by manager Terry Collins immediately …

Braun Homers Twice, Doubles, Drives in 6 as Brewers Top Reds  —  MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun hit two homers, doubled and drove in six runs Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a sweep with a 7-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.  —  Braun hit a two-run double in the first inning …

D-backs Have Decisions To Make On Key Execs  —  The last-place Diamondbacks have until Aug. 31 to decide whether to exercise 2017 options for general manager Dave Stewart and senior vice president of baseball operations De Jon Watson, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.