Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel: Season-ending injury 'couldn't have come at a worse time'  —  Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani discusses his third-inning grand slam in an 11-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.  It was the first grand slam by a Reds pitcher since 1959.  The Enquirer/Bobby Nightengale

Chris Sale shows he deserves to be part of AL Cy Young discussion  —  BOSTON — They used to say “Don't pitch a lefty in Fenway Park.”  The Green Monster is so close and gives up so many cheap home runs to right-handed batters and so many cheap doubles off the wall that it will eventually get in your head if you're a southpaw.

Dodgers hit 7 HRs, beat Mets 8-7 on Turner's shot in 11th  —  NEW YORK (AP) Watching from the visitor's dugout, Justin Turner saw his teammates spray Citi Field with a bunch of home runs and figured the Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn't need any from him.  —  His power proved to be the difference.

Bauers homers in 12th, Rays sweep Yankees with 7-6 win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Rookie Jake Bauers and the Tampa Bay Rays made it a lost weekend for the New York Yankees.  An injury to Gary Sanchez turned the trip into an even bigger loss.  —  Bauers led off the 12th inning …

Just call it ‘Woe-hio:’ Tigers extend Detroit's losing streak in Ohio  —  The Detroit Tigers' 12-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon continued a woeful streak for Detroit's four major pro teams, none of which have won in Ohio since the Tigers last did so on July 9, 2017.

Berrios strikes out 12 as Twins beat Rangers 2-0  —  Jose Berrios struck out a career-best 12 in seven innings, and the  —  Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday.  —  Eddie Rosario had two hits for Minnesota, which snapped a three-game losing streak.  —  Bobby Wilson and Robbie Grossman each singled in a run.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates … PITTSBURGH - Now that his offense is rolling again, manager Torey Lovullo acknowledged it's been easier for him to get light-hitting catcher Jeff Mathis in the lineup more than just when Zack Greinke is on the mound.

Blue Jays snap road losing streak, beat Angels 4-1  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) After losing 10 of their previous 11 games away from home, the Toronto Blue Jays got timely plays to break out of their rut.  —  Steve Pearce hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Blue Jays ended …

Cubs expected to promote Iowa Cubs pitcher Duane Underwood Jr.  —  Duane Underwood Jr. is finally getting his shot to pitch in the big leagues.  —  The Iowa Cubs pitcher, according to multiple reports, is being called up to start Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Meet Luke Leto, Michigan's best baseball prospect since Derek Jeter  —  Luke Leto is one of the best prospects in the country — and several coaches say he has the potential to be a first-round draft pick in the 2021 MLB draft.  —  Leto, 15, is ranked the No. 1 prospect in the country …

Balanced Astros look to win rubber match against Royals  —  HOUSTON — It was yet another example of what the Houston Astros look like when their lineup depth flashes, their fourth win in their final at-bat this season offering a glimpse of potential even when everything didn't quite fall into place.

Carlos Rodon takes the mound as White Sox take on Athletics, Paul Blackburn  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria talks about starter Carlos Rodon's progress since recovering from shoulder surgery and his potential as a future ace on Sunday, June 24, 2018.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)