Steven Matz likely headed to DL with undisclosed injury, Tommy Milone expected to start Tuesday  —  Steven Matz is likely headed back onto the disabled list, Mets manager Terry Collins said.  The Long Island lefty has been dealing with “an issue,” that would require him to be shut down.

Indians' Jay Bruce makes debut in home ballpark  —  CLEVELAND — Jay Bruce is ready to show his new home fans what he can do.  His numbers so far with the Cleveland Indians have already made him a big hit.  —  Bruce, acquired from the New York Mets on Aug. 9, was making …

Dodgers skip Darvish's turn against Pirates (Aug 22, 2017)  —  PITTSBURGH — Blasting the competition in the National League West while threatening the major league record for wins in a season did not sidetrack the Los Angeles Dodgers from acquiring right-handed ace Yu Darvish from the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline.

Twins' Melville struggles in Game 1 loss to White Sox  —  CHICAGO — Carlos Rodon has been pitching well enough lately to win.  He finally got a long-overdue victory Monday.  —  Yolmer Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu hit his 25th of the season and the Chicago White Sox held …

Beltre drives in four as Rangers turn back Angels  —  Adrian Beltre connected for a three-run homer and drove in four runs, and Cole Hamels allowed two runs in seven innings as the Texas Rangers won the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.

Chris Stratton stymies contending Brewers, Giants win 2-0 … SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Chris Stratton pitched six innings to run his scoreless streak to 12 2/3 innings his past two outings, and the  —  San Francisco Giants stymied the contending  —  Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-0 win Monday night.

Mets strand 10 batters, fall to Diamondbacks in extras, 3-2  —  A.J. Pollock just added insult to what was yet another day all about injury at Citi Field.  The Diamondbacks' center fielder hit a two-run home run in the top of the 10th to beat the Mets 3-2 Monday, hours after the Mets announced …

Javier Baez a highlight waiting to happen — even when he strikes out  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon reacts after the “crazy” 10th-inning rally to defeat the Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Leave it to Javier Baez to turn a strikeout into a highlight.

Rangers again dip into Double A to fill bullpen vacancy  —  Nick Gardewine hopped a flight to John Wayne Airport around 10 a.m. Monday for the trip all players in the minor leagues hope to make some day.  —  There just aren't many who get their call to the majors while in Double A.

Yasmany Tomas to have core surgery, will miss rest of season  —  Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas will undergo season-ending surgery to address a nagging injury that has sidelined the Cuban slugger since early June.  —  Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Tomas …

Astros try to regain momentum against Nationals (Aug 22, 2017)  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros already had clinched their series with the American League West cellar-dwelling Oakland Athletics prior to their home loss on Sunday, but that fact did not stem the continuing swell of concern casting …

Broncos first-round pick Garett Bolles wins starting left tackle job  —  RB Jamaal Charles to play “a lot” vs. Packers  —  The Broncos' 2016 first-round pick is not ready for a starting spot.  That was the determination coach Vance Joseph made as he announced Trevor Siemian — not Paxton Lynch …

Reds AA pitching coach sees promise in youngsters  —  PENSACOLA, Fla. - From Pensacola, Blue Wahoos pitching coach Danny Darwin has watched his former pupil Luis Castillo dazzle at the big-league level with pride, if not surprise.  —  The 24-year-old right-hander is 2-6 with a 3.45 ERA since …

Rookies face off for Mariners, Braves (Aug 22, 2017)  —  ATLANTA — Two promising rookies, both making their fifth big-league start of the season, will oppose each other Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Seattle Mariners in the second game of a three-game series.

Lowrie, Powell homer, but A's fall to Orioles  —  Orioles provide their own fireworks in game-turning fifth inning  —  BALTIMORE — Jed Lowrie and Boog Powell homered, but it wasn't enough as the A's lost to the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 on Monday, falling for the fifth time in their last seven games …

Curtis Granderson continues Dodger dominance, belts grand slam vs. Pirates  —  Curtis Granderson's life as a Dodger is off to an outstanding start.  —  In only his first three games with the Dodgers, Granderson has already batted in six runs.  He added this grand slam on Monday …