Pete Alonso ties Darryl Strawberry for Mets rookie HR record in dominating win over Cubs  —  CHICAGO - Pete Alonso is one home run away from becoming the best rookie hitter since the inception of the Mets franchise.  But that's not his focus.  In fact, Alonso would be oblivious …

Nationals release struggling reliever Trevor Rosenthal  —  Washington Nationals finally ran out of patience waiting for  —  Trevor Rosenthal to throw strikes following his return from Tommy John surgery.  —  Rosenthal was released by the Nationals on Sunday, less than 24 hours …

Marlins 6, Phillies 4: We can safely call this Phillies' lowest point of 2019 season  —  Phillies 4: We can safely call this Phillies' lowest point of 2019 season originally appeared on  —  BOX SCORE  —  It doesn't get much worse than this.  The reeling Phillies were swept at home by the Marlins for the first time in 10 years.

Cincinnati Reds' Alex Wood to begin rehab assignment; Scooter Gennett may return next weekend  —  MILWAUKEE - After throwing a pair of live batting practice sessions and two bullpen sessions, Reds left-hander Alex Wood is expected to make his first rehab start Thursday at Triple-A Louisville.

Rays come out swinging to beat A's 8-2, end long stretch  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Travis d'Arnaud drove in three runs and hit a two-run homer,  —  Austin Meadows hit a three-run double, and the  —  Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Sunday for a split of the four-game series.

Federowicz, Santana hit early HRs, Rangers top White Sox 7-4  —  Danny Santana hit two-out, two-run homers in the second inning and  —  White Sox rally with his first four-out save of the season as the  —  Texas Rangers beat Chicago 7-4 on Sunday.  —  Kelley struck out

Diamondbacks' June swoon continues with another home loss to Giants  —  David Peralta took off for second base in the seventh inning on Saturday night.  He thought he had a good enough jump, thought he had the base stolen.  He glanced to his left, unsure what happened on the pitch, and slid into second base.

More Mo: Rivera revels on Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera posted the most saves in baseball history, is considered the greatest closer ever and next month will be inducted as the first unanimous Hall of Famer.  —  On Sunday, back on the field at Yankee Stadium, he added a few more highlights.

Dodgers Place David Freese On Injured List  —  As expected, the Dodgers have placed infielder David Freese on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain, as reported by Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.  Catcher Will Smith has been recalled to take Freese's spot on the active roster.

Dozier's 3-run homer sends Bailey, Royals over Twins 6-1  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In the span of a week,  —  Hunter Dozier went from the injured list to the delivery room to the star role in the  —  Kansas City Royals' 6-1 win over the AL Central-leading  —  Minnesota Twins.