Next Slide  —  Jordan Zimmermann's first rehabilitation start did not go well.  And that's an understatement.  —  The Detroit Tigers right-hander allowed seven runs in less than one inning of work for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday evening against the Norfolk Tides (Baltimore Orioles affiliate).

Surging Brewers close out series with Mets  —  MILWAUKEE — It might be time to take the Milwaukee Brewers seriously.  —  The Brewers established season highs Saturday, producing 17 runs and 19 hits in a 17-6 rout of the New York Mets to move to 13 games above .500 and pad their National League-leading record to 33-20.

Tanaka pitches Yankees past Angels 3-1  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka pitched six sharp innings and struck out Japanese countryman Shohei Ohtani twice as the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 Sunday.  —  Brett Gardner had three hits for New York, which won five of six against the Angels this season.

Rays reliever Austin Pruitt first in more than 15 years to record 5-inning save  —  Tampa Bay Rays reliever Austin Pruitt made history on Sunday, as he became the first pitcher in more than 15 years to record a five-inning save in the regular season.  —  Pruitt accomplished the feat …

Harper homers as Nationals sweep Marlins  —  Fish fall 5-2  —  MIAMI - Bryce Harper hit his NL-leading 16th home run Sunday and the Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep by beating the Miami Marlins for the 11th time in a row, 5-2.  —  The Nationals matched the longest winning streak …

Buehler goes 7 strong, Dodgers beat Padres 6-1  —  Walker Buehler tied a career high with eight strikeouts,  —  Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger homered and the  —  San Diego Padres 6-1 on Sunday for their eighth victory in 10 games.  —  The Dodgers broke open a tight game late …

Red Sox RF Betts scratched with left side tightness  —  BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts was a late scratch with left side tightness for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park.  —  Betts entered the day leading the major leagues with a .359 average and was tied …

Column: White Sox should make pitch for Hanley Ramirez when he becomes free to sign  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses James Shields before taking on the Tigers on Sunday, May 27, 2018.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Fifteen million dollars is a lot of money to throw away for most companies.

Fowler, hit by pitch in knee, still gimpy  —  PITTSBURGH  • Dexter Fowler, hit on the right knee by a pitch on Saturday, is not in Sunday's Cardinals lineup although the club has made no move to replace him on the roster.  —  Manager Mike Matheny said he was hoping Fowler would fall into the …

Phillies prepare for 10-game road trip beginning in Los Angeles  —  The Phillies will embark on their longest road trip of the season so far when they begin a four-game series on Monday in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, part of a 10-game, 11-day trip.  —  The longest the Phillies have been on the road in 2018 has been six games.

Mets' Wilmer Flores leaves Sunday's game with lower back soreness  —  MILWAUKEE - Wilmer Flores left Sunday's game in the middle of the fourth inning with “lower back soreness,” according to the team.  —  The Mets' utility infielder has been starting at third while Todd Frazier has been on the disabled list.

Giancarlo Stanton struggles again for New York Yankees, Gleyber Torres gets some rest  —  Chris Iseman, Staff Writer, @chrisiseman  —  NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton had another tough day at the plate on Sunday, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Angels at Yankee Stadium.

Healy, newcomer Colome help Mariners beat Twins  —  SEATTLE (AP) - Ryon Healy doubled home two runs in the eighth inning and Alex Colome earned a save in his first outing for Seattle as the Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-1 Sunday.  —  The Mariners swept the three-game series and have won eight of their last nine.

Olney: Hot commodities in the relief pitching market  —  CHICAGO — Manny Machado will be the most discussed trade target of the summer in the media, because of his superstar pedigree and because of his impending free agency.  But the Kansas City Royals' Kelvin Herrera could turn …

Dorow hits grand slam, leads Hickory over Charleston  —  HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Dorow hit a grand slam in the fourth inning, leading the Hickory Crawdads to a 7-4 win over the Charleston RiverDogs in the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday.  —  The grand slam by Dorow capped …

Owen hits two homers as Bradenton beats Jupiter 13-5  —  BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Owen hit a pair of homers, leading the Bradenton Marauders to a 13-5 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.  —  Bligh Madris and Albert Baur also homered for the Marauders.

Jerry Blevins ‘beyond frustrated’ as his rocky season for Mets continues  —  MILWAUKEE — The numbers failed Mickey Callaway Sunday.  The Mets manager leaned on small track records Sunday in managing his bullpen and it backfired on him again as the Mets lost their third straight game, falling to the Brewers 8-7 at Miller Park.