Heyman |  Astros to acquire Tyler Clippard from White Sox  —  The Houston Astros are making another move to their bullpen.  They are set to acquire Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox, sources told FanRag Sports on Sunday night.  —  The teams later announced the deal …

Aroldis Chapman blows save in the 9th, Yankees fall to Red Sox 3-2 in extra innings  —  The Yankees gave Aroldis Chapman the richest contract for a relief pitcher ever at five years, $86 million for nights like Sunday, when they want to count on the flame-throwing lefty to shut the door with a one-run lead against the rival Red Sox.

Conforto homers and enters Subway Series as Mets top hitter  —  PHILADELPHIA — As the Mets have waved the white flag on the 2017 season, the team enters the Subway Series in a different state than the past two seasons.  —  The Mets were playoff contenders in those campaigns …

Gausman, Gallardo meet in Orioles-Mariners opener (Aug 14, 2017)  —  SEATTLE — For fans looking to catch a glimpse of a Cy Young Award winner, Safeco Field will not be the place to be this week.  —  The Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners, two teams fast fading to the fringe …

Rays, happy to hit road, take on resurgent Jays (Aug 14, 2017)  —  TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are home and enjoying it.  —  The Tampa Bay Rays are leaving home and are glad of it.  —  It is all in the way the teams are playing.  —  By defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Sunday afternoon …

Young pitchers get nod in Giants-Marlins opener (Aug 14, 2017)  —  MIAMI — The Miami Marlins, who have won five of their past seven series, hope to continue their positive momentum on Monday when they open a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants.

Royals come to Oakland looking to maintain momentum (Aug 14, 2017)  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Kansas City Royals will carry a two-game winning streak and some much-needed momentum into the opener of a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night at the Oakland Coliseum.

Padres host Phillies, hope to rebound from rough stretch (Aug 14, 2017)  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres open a seven-game homestand after prying open their wallet for manager Andy Green.  —  Green directs the Padres against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night, with San Diego fresh from a 3-7 road trip.

Redskins tight end Jordan Reed is eyeing return to practice next week  —  RICHMOND — As his teammates went through their final practice of training camp Sunday, Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed caught passes and did a bit of running on a side field.