‘Futility player’ Ron Gardenhire returns to roots of playing days with Mets  —  QUEENS, N.Y. — Ron Gardenhire used to roam these parts, across the street from Citi Field, where circus tents fill the space that used to be Shea Stadium.  —  “My hamstrings are somewhere around here,' he said. ”

Changes to Rangers' bullpen might not make much difference, but it might be time to try  —  The road goes on for the Texas Rangers, who stubbed their toes the past two games at Angel Stadium.  Anyone who has followed them this season doesn't need to be reminded about their troubles away from Globe Life Park.

Kendrick homers, drives in 3 as Nats beat Marlins again, 9-6  —  Marlins drop third straight to Nationals … WASHINGTON - Howie Kendrick hit his eighth homer, drove in three runs and finished with three hits as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 9-6 on Sunday.

Cora: Price (illness) to be moved up in rotation  —  HOUSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora said David Price, who left Saturday's game after throwing just 15 pitches because of flu-like symptoms, will be moved up in the rotation and could start on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Diamondbacks' Luke Weaver leaves start with right forearm tightness  —  SAN FRANCISCO - Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver exited his start on Sunday one batter into the sixth inning with what the team is calling right forearm tightness, a troubling development for a pitcher in the midst of a breakout season.

Orioles erase late deficit only to lose, 8-7, on Rockies' walk-off sacrifice fly in ninth  —  The reprieve for the Orioles' top relievers like Mychal Givens and Paul Fry, tasked recently with protecting so many tenuous leads and until recently doing the job quite well, lasted all of one day.

A's beat Mariners 7-1 to complete sweep, keep streak going  —  Matt Chapman homered for the second consecutive day, Josh Phegley also went deep and had three RBIs, and the streaking Oakland Athletics won their ninth straight, beating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday.

Cards, Flaherty lead Atlanta 3-0 after five at Busch  —  The Cardinals jumped on top Sunday at Busch Stadium, taking advantage of an Atlanta error in the fourth.  —  With one out, Kolten Wong reached when left fielder Austin Riley misplayed his line drive into a two-base error.

Yaz's grandson gets first hit in major leagues  —  Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, got his first major league hit on Sunday.  —  The San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder singled to left in the second inning Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks but was thrown out after rounding the base too far.

Aaron Judge's next ‘real test’ in return from IL: swinging a bat  —  KANSAS CITY — Aaron Judge told the YES Network he is hoping to be cleared to begin swinging “in the next couple of days.”  Judge, who had been on the injured list with a left oblique strain since April 21 …

Preview: Kenta Maeda Returns From Injured List, Dodgers Look To Sweep Pirates  —  What's already been a successful road trip for the Los Angeles Dodgers can end in impressive fashion as they are in position to complete a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Doing so would give L.A. a 6-2 record on their stretch away from Dodger Stadium.

Open dates won't alter Braves' pitching rotation  —  The Braves' starting pitchers will work with extra rest at SunTrust Park this week.  Manager Brian Snitker said the team will stick with its regular five-man rotation despite open dates on Monday and Thursday.