Yankees start ‘important trip’ vs. White Sox (Jun 26, 2017)  —  CHICAGO — The New York Yankees have been one of the majors' top offensive teams, and right fielder Aaron Judge continues to provide home run highlights.  —  However, the Yankees are scuffling, most recently dropping two of three to the Texas Rangers over the weekend.

Struggling Tigers end losing skid in road trip finale, stave off more change  —  The Kansas City Royals visit Comerica Park for a three-game series, beginning Tuesday.  We look ahead with five from Kansas City you need to know.  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit

Rivera powers Mets in 8-2 win over Giants … SAN FRANCISCO — Rene Rivera got a chance to play Sunday, and he made the most of it.  —  Rivera homered twice, Rafael Montero pitched into the sixth inning in a spot start and the New York Mets swept the sliding San Francisco Giants with an 8-2 victory.

Cardinals avoid sweep but are ‘not on a great path right now’  —  Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com  —  The verb, usually reserved to describe a rescue of something that has been wrecked or left in disrepair, adopts a positive connotation around a ballpark because of the alternative.

Charlie Sheen puts Babe Ruth ring, Red Sox sale document up for auction  —  Charlie Sheen has revealed himself as the owner of two of the most coveted pieces of Babe Ruth memorabilia, which will be sold Friday.  —  Sheen told ESPN on Monday that it is he who consigned Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring …

Recently released Francisco Rodriguez likely headed to Nationals  —  Former Detroit Tigers right-handed relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez is slated to pick his next big league club as early as Monday.  As a result, “K-Rod” is expected to sign with the Washington Nationals, a source close to the situation has informed FanRag Sports.

Perfect relay play helps Reds down Nats  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second time in the three-game series against the Nationals, the Reds jumped out to a big lead in the first inning against a Washington starter.  Friday it was four runs off of Stephen Strasburg and Sunday it was five against Tanner Roark.

Addison Russell says his achy shoulder will need monitoring, maintenance  —  Cubs shortstop Addison Russell on the right shoulder discomfort which caused him to leave a game against the Marlins on Sunday, June 25, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Astros hit 3 HRs, finish winning trip by beating Seattle 8-2 (Jun 25, 2017)  —  SEATTLE (AP) The Houston Astros went into their game at Safeco Field leading the majors in home runs.  They quickly added to that total.  —  George Springer, Yuli Gurriel and Evan Gattis hit long home runs …

Phillies option struggling reliever Edubray Ramos to Triple A  —  The Phillies have pulled the plug on Edubray Ramos, at least for the time being.  They optioned the struggling 24-year-old reliever to Triple A Lehigh Valley on Monday and replaced him in the bullpen with right-hander Ricardo Pinto.

Rangers Reaction: Bush saves the day, and perhaps solves his woes  —  NEW YORK  —  The following account is 100 percent accurate:  —  The risk of missing a flight is one beat writers knowingly take when trying to get away on getaway day.  In my 10 seasons, though, it had never been a problem.

Power Rankings: Surging Dodgers make their move  —  Last week, we asked if an National League West team was going to pull ahead of the pack, and one did.  Perhaps it was only a matter of time after the Houston Astros slowed down from their initial white-hot start.

Mets' Michael Conforto leaves game with wrist contusion  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Conforto left Sunday's 8-2 win over the Giants in the sixth inning after having been hit in the left hand/wrist an inning earlier with a pitch from Giants starter Matt Moore.

No Orioles In Striking Distance Of All-Star Starting Slots  —  Bad news, Orioles fans.  Unless there's a huge surge of votes for Manny Machado, there won't be an Orioles player starting the All-Star Game.  —  In the final update of balloting before online voting closes Thursday …

Rams open up 2017 season ticket sales with new strategy after getting feedback from fans  —  At this point last year, the Rams had arrived back in Los Angeles to much pomp and circumstance, as well as open arms and checkbooks wide enough to gobble up more than 70,000 season tickets.

Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen fails again as Baltimore Orioles rally to win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Baltimore Orioles haven't been a late come-from-behind team much this season, but they enjoyed that role Sunday, rallying in the ninth inning for an 8-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.