Diamondbacks to cut ties with De Jon Watson … The Diamondbacks informed De Jon Watson, the club's senior vice president of baseball operations, that he will not have his contract option picked up for 2017, the first of what could be several leadership changes for the organization.

Garcia, Wisler Pace Braves in Rain-Shortened Win  —  ATLANTA — Adonis Garcia drove in three runs, Matt Wisler pitched five-plus innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 in a rain-shortened game Sunday.  —  The game was official with two outs in the bottom …

Royals manager Ned Yost reaches another goal by adding 1,000 wins to his World Series title  —  The lineup cards are framed and mounted on the far side of Ned Yost's office, covering much of the available wall space above a dark leather couch.  There are five of them in all …

Lewis Working Toward Playoffs but Rangers Lose 5-2 to A's  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Colby Lewis has been a successful postseason pitcher for the Rangers, and the veteran right-hander is trying to get back on track with Texas closing in on another AL West title.

Jonathan Lucroy's price tag was too high for Mets at deadline, but he's raking for Rangers while Jay Bruce disappoints  —  The Mets desperately wanted Jonathan Lucroy at the trading deadline, one person in the organization admitted privately last week, and the six weeks since they failed …

Steven Matz (shoulder) could pitch this week  —  NEW YORK — Sidelined starter Steven Matz could rejoin the New York Mets this week “with an opportunity to pitch,” manager Terry Collins said Sunday before the club took on the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field.  —  Matz is hindered …

Ynoa steps up as Mets beat Twins 3-2 for 3-game sweep … NEW YORK — Their rotation ravaged, the Mets handed the ball to a rookie for his first major league start.  —  Their late-inning relievers run down, they allowed a 33-year-old left-handed specialist to face the big leagues' No. 2 home-run hitter with two outs in the ninth.

Kinsler's Helmet Knocked Off by Pitch, Tigers Top Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Ian Kinsler got his helmet knocked off by a pitch from Trevor Bauer, yelled at the Cleveland right-hander and later was ejected as the Detroit Tigers beat the Indians 9-5 in a testy game Sunday.

Josh McCown's shoulder injury believed to be serious; Cody Kessler says he's ready, but Browns will explore options  —  Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown prepares to get hit by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan in the second half of the home opener.

Weirdest.  Team Ever.: Drug users, has-beens and never-weres on 1986 San Jose Bees  — The 1986 San Jose Bees were an independent league team that lasted just one season but left behind a lifetime of memories for its players and first-time manager.  —  Mike Norris awoke on New Year's Day 1986 …