Hader given ovation by Brewers fans in first appearance since racist tweets  —  A three-run sixth inning for the struggling Milwaukee Brewers against Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw set up reliever Josh Hader's return to the mound following an emotional week.  —  The embattled, contrite reliever received a warm ovation from the crowd.

Senzatela to return as Rockies face Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX — The Colorado Rockies can and will hit.  Still is.  But the Rockies can trace their recent surge toward the top of the National League West to resurgent starting pitching.  —  The Rockies' starting rotation has a 2.82 ERA …

Lopez, White Sox go for series win against Mariners  —  It's easy to see why Reynaldo Lopez is one of the keys to the Chicago White Sox's rebuilding process.  —  The 24-year-old right-hander, acquired as part of the December 2016 trade with the Washington Nationals for outfielder Adam Eaton …

Stopping the Cardinals' Matt Carpenter and adding left-handed reliever on Cubs' priority list  —  Chicago Tribune  —  There's at least one reason why the Cubs currently miss former ace Jake Arrieta.  —  Arrieta limited Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter to four hits in 39 career at-bats …

Daily Dose: Yo-Yo  —  Well, we'll always have Friday.  —  For a few hours, Yoenis Cespedes wasn't the chronically ailing, seemingly rapidly aging former superstar.  Reinstated from the disabled list, Cespedes homered in his second at-bat of the game, against the crosstown Yankees no less …

As Chase Utley makes final regular-season visit to Philly, his off-field impact on Dodgers hasn't waned  —  For nine seasons, Kenley Jansen has been a part of Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staffs that were led by Clayton Kershaw and featured Zack Greinke, Hiroki Kuroda, Josh Beckett and Rich Hill, among others.

Marlins beat Rays 3-2 behind rookie Lopez … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rookie Pablo Lopez gave up three hits in six innings, Cameron Maybin homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Saturday night.  —  Lopez (2-1) struck out six in his fourth major league start …

Sean Doolittle to remain sidelined with stress reaction in foot  —  Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle has suffered a setback in his comeback from a left toe injury that could keep him out a few more weeks.  —  Doolittle, who threw off a mound Friday for the first time since July 7 …

Detroit Tigers' Jose Iglesias admits to thinking about trade possibilities  —  Jose Iglesias is playing the baseball of his career — at least according to him.  —  Following his four-run day Saturday leading the Tigers to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox, Iglesias' talked about his trade value rising Sunday morning.

Solarte hits go-ahead homer, Blue Jays sweep woeful Orioles  —  TORONTO — Yangervis Solarte hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Baltimore 5-4 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep of the struggling Orioles.

Dickerson homers again as Pirates sweep Reds with 9-2 win  —  CINCINNATI (AP) - Corey Dickerson and the Pittsburgh Pirates are so hot even Ivan Nova is contributing at the plate.  —  Dickerson homered for the fourth time in three days, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 on Sunday for their ninth straight victory.

Mets' Noah Syndergaard contracts hand, foot and mouth disease, placed on DL  —  Noah Syndergaard on how his return from the disabled list Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  NEW YORK — Here's a new one for the Mets injury lexicon.  —  Noah Syndergaard will be placed on the disabled list …

Mariners' James Paxton to return from DL on Tuesday  —  Seattle Mariners left-hander James Paxton will return to the rotation on Tuesday, manager Scott Servais said Sunday.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS  —  Seattle Mariners starting catcher Mike Zunino returned from a minor league rehab assignment …

Royals Acquire Brian Goodwin  —  The Royals have acquired outfielder Brian Goodwin from the Nationals for minor league reliever Jacob Condra-Bogan, Washington announced.  The Nats also recalled reliever Sammy Solis to take Goodwin's roster spot.  —  A National since they chose him in the first round …

Odorizzi tries to salvage lost weekend vs. Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jake Odorizzi made only two starts for the Kansas City Royals, pitching a total of 7 1/3 innings in 2012.  —  Odorizzi, who starts Sunday for the Minnesota Twins against the Royals, however, is forever linked to the club …

Odor has three hits, three RBIs in Rangers' win over Indians  —  Yovani Gallardo pitched six solid innings while  —  Rougned Odor went 3-for-3 and drove in three runs as the  —  Texas Rangers recorded a 5-0 victory over the  —  Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Park.

Indians, Brewers, Phillies Interested In Asdrubal Cabrera  —  Mets pending free-agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera is enjoying one of his best seasons, and contending teams have taken notice.  The Indians, Brewers and Phillies are among the clubs with interest in Cabrera, Buster Olney of ESPN tweets.

Romano makes six as far as Cincinnati Reds rotation  —  Reds Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Johnny Bench look back at 2018 Hall of Fame inductees Adam Dunn and Dave Bristol Kareem Elgazzar, kelgazzar@enquirer.com  —  Sal Romano will start Wednesday.  Homer Bailey returns to the rotation Tuesday.

Casey Mize's debut still undetermined in Detroit Tigers' farm system  —  A quick look at the Tigers' No. 1 pick in 2018 MLB draft, Casey Mize.  Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press.  Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  Right-handed pitcher Casey Mize will throw a live batting practice in Lakeland …