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Mariners beat MLB-leading Tigers 8-4, sweeping 3-game series before All-Star break

Mariners beat MLB-leading Tigers 8-4, sweeping 3-game series before All-Star break

DETROIT (AP) — Jorge Polanco and Cole Young hit back-to-back home runs in a four-run ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Semien's 250th career homer highlights Rangers' 5-1 victory over AL West-leading Astros

Semien's 250th career homer highlights Rangers' 5-1 victory over AL West-leading Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run and Adolis García also went deep to back up a strong start by Nathan Eovaldi and give the Texas Rangers a 5-1, series clinching victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Imanaga strikes out Aaron Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1

Imanaga strikes out Aaron Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Shota Imanaga struck out Aaron Judge twice while pitching seven sparkling innings, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.
Ceddanne Rafaela, Brayan Bello power Red Sox past Rays 4-1, extend winning streak to 10 games

Ceddanne Rafaela, Brayan Bello power Red Sox past Rays 4-1, extend winning streak to 10 games

BOSTON (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer, Brayan Bello pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1, series-sweeping victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber is slated to make a rehab start on Tuesday

CHICAGO (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber is slated to make a rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday. Bieber is coming back from Tommy John surgery in April 2024.
Cards activate Iván Herrera from 10-day injured list, place Lars Nootbaar on IL

Cards activate Iván Herrera from 10-day injured list, place Lars Nootbaar on IL

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals activated Iván Herrera from the 10-day injured list on Sunday before the series finale against the Atlanta Braves.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil pitches 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Double-A Somerset

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil pitches 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Double-A Somerset

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil struck out six in 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Double-A Somerset on Sunday. The 27-year-old Gil allowed one run on Charles McAdoo's leadoff homer for New Hampshire in the fourth.
Roberts and Murphy defend Misiorowski's selection to NL All-Star roster

Roberts and Murphy defend Misiorowski's selection to NL All-Star roster

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The addition of Milwaukee Brewers rookie phenom pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star team drew mixed reactions around Major League Baseball.
Astros' Isaac Paredes will miss the All-Star Game because of a family matter

Astros' Isaac Paredes will miss the All-Star Game because of a family matter

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has dropped out of next week’s All-Star Game to attend to a family matter.

Athletics and Blue Jays play to decide series winner

Toronto Blue Jays (55-40, first in the AL East) vs. Athletics (40-57, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (5-3, 3.53 ERA, 1.