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 …

Houston Astros rally for 7-6 win over New York Yankees  —  HOUSTON — An unusual set of administrative events set the table for Astros right-hander Dayan Diaz to have the most memorable game of his young career, a contest capped by a riveting confrontation between two former Cuban stars.

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 …

Taylor's grand slam highlights Dodgers' 8-0 win over Padres (Jul 01, 2017)  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have worn out Petco Park - and the San Diego Padres - in the first two games of a weekend series.  —  Chris Taylor hit a grand slam to highlight the Dodgers' 8-0 romp Saturday night …

Orioles Beat Rays 7-1 Behind Gausman, Machado  —  Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, Kevin Gausman pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 to avert a three-game sweep.  —  Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, right, greets teammates Ruben Tejada …

Cubs' Maddon optimistic entering series finale vs. Reds (Jul 02, 2017)  —  CINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs are at the midpoint of the 2017 regular season, and all things considered, manager Joe Maddon is pleased with his team's condition.  —  “Based on everything that's occurred to this point, I'll take it,” Maddon said.

Royals take series from Twins, hit halfway point one game over .500  —  Lorenzo Cain clutched a lineup card in his hands early Sunday morning, waving it in front of his locker as a collection of teammates peered over at the commotion.  The large white piece of paper featured the classic calligraphy of bench coach Don Wakamatsu.

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.

Mets look to pull off sweep of Phillies (Jul 02, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — For the New York Mets, the first two games of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies have continued to infuse them with the belief they can make a run at a playoff spot.  For the Phillies …

Phillies sign Luis Garcia in fresh crop of international free agents  —  The Phillies made a splash in the international free agent market on Sunday by signing Luis Garcia, a highly-touted shortstop from the Dominican Republic.  —  Baseball America ranks Garcia as the 12th-best international free agent.

Tony Barnette returns to bullpen, Tanner Scheppers optioned  —  CHICAGO  —  Reliever Tony Barnette was activated from the disabled list before the Rangers' game Sunday afternoon.  Reliever Tanner Scheppers was optioned back to Triple A Round Rock to make room.

Pete Rose's record-breaking ball fetches $403,000  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — The baseball Pete Rose swatted to left-center field for his record-setting 4,192nd hit has sold at auction for more than $403,000.  —  The auction site Lelands.com reports that the ball sold Saturday for $403,657.20.

Rangers Open To Trading Jonathan Lucroy  —  3:06pm: The Rangers have discussed Lucroy with other teams, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (on Twitter).  —  1:56pm: The Rangers are open to trading catcher Jonathan Lucroy, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter links).

Greinke fans 8, leads Diamondbacks over Rockies  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke was in control, the Diamondbacks got extra bases on seven of their eight hits and Chase Field was nearly filled to capacity — quite a Saturday night for Arizona.  —  Greinke struck out eight in seven strong innings …

Birthday win for Wacha, milestone for Matheny — thanks to Mejia  —  There were milestones aplenty Saturday night at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals continued to creep, inexorably, they trust, to the .500 mark.  —  In the course of 2-1 victory over Washington, the Cardinals' fourth straight …