Yolmer Sanchez's 8th-inning home run lifts White Sox to 6-5 win over Rangers  —  Photos from the White Sox-Rangers game on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Yolmer Sanchez's two-run home run in the eighth inning helped the White Sox erase defeat …

Betts explodes for 8 RBIs as Red Sox clobber Jays  —  TORONTO — Mookie Betts and the Boston Red Sox were hot, and the Toronto Blue Jays were not, as both teams continued to travel in opposite directions.  —  Betts belted two home runs and matched his career best with eight RBIs Sunday afternoon …

Kenley Jansen blasts Dodgers fans over All-Star voting  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is blaming his own fans for not turning out the All-Star vote for his teammates.  —  The National League leaders don't have a starting player on the NL squad revealed Sunday for the game in Miami on July 11.

Ozuna homers twice, Marlins avoid sweep, beat Brewers 10-3 (Jul 02, 2017)  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) No matter the bat, Marcell Ozuna feels right at home at the plate.  —  Ozuna hit two home runs - the second moments after having his bat thrown out for having too much pine tar on it …

Escobar, Royals remain hot, beat Twins 6-2  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals' hot streak not coincidentally coincides with Alcides Escobar's blistering bat.  —  Escobar had two hits and two RBIs and Scott Alexander picked up his first major league victory as the Kansas City Royals beat …

Luis Severino burned by two-out hitting as Yankees drop series finale to Astros 8-1  —  HOUSTON — This is a series the Yankees would like to have back.  —  After collapsing in stunning fashion on Saturday night, the Bombers lost 8-1 to the Astros in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.

Brewers' Suter starts against Orioles (Jul 03, 2017)  —  MILWAUKEE — Brewers left-hander Brent Suter gets a spot start Monday when Milwaukee opens a three-game interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles at Miller Park.  —  Suter (0-1, 4.20 ERA) replaces right-hander Chase Anderson …

Michael Conforto is lone Mets representative in All-Star Game  —  In a truly fitting development, the Mets' only All-Star - for now - is currently on the disabled list.  —  Michael Conforto, who landed on the 10-day DL Saturday because of a bruised left hand, will represent the Mets at the 2017 …

Suzuki hits 2nd HR in 12th, Braves finish sweep of A's  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kurt Suzuki's first home run against his former club made the Atlanta catcher smile.  The second felt even better and extended the Braves recent run of good fortune.  —  Just another twist in Atlanta's up-and-down season.

Tigers OF Justin Upton to miss 3rd straight game with right side soreness  —  The Tigers will honor former designated hitter Gary Sheffield on July 2, 2017.  Here's a quick look back on his career.  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  Detroit Tigers outfielder Justin Upton …

Orioles Acquire Matt Wotherspoon, Jason Wheeler  —  The Orioles have made a pair of trades, according to a team announcement.  They've acquired right-hander Matt Wotherspoon from the Yankees and left-hander Jason Wheeler from the Dodgers, surrendering international signing bonus slots for both players.

Tigers minors: Matthew Boyd solid for eight innings, but falls  —  Michael Fulmer, the AL rookie of the year last season, has made the 2017 MLB All-Star Game.  The 24-year-old Tigers RHP is 7-6 with a 3.19 ERA in 15 starts.  Video by Ryan Ford, DFP Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  Triple-A: Columbus 2, Toledo 0