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Rookies settling in atop baseball's leaderboards

The American League’s home run leader is a rookie. Same in the National League.

Resurgent Royals open 3-game set at Seattle (Jul 03, 2017)

SEATTLE — The Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners have faced similar circumstances this season.

Athletics' Cotton looks to duplicate success vs. White Sox (Jul 03, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics right-hander Jharel Cotton will make his first start since June 23 on Monday night when Oakland opens a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox at the Oakland Coliseum.

Rockies limp home to take on Reds (Jul 03, 2017)

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies will try to rebound from a ruinous road trip when they begin a four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

Blue Jays, Yankees look to get on winning track (Jul 03, 2017)

NEW YORK — These are frustrating times for the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees.

Pirates' Nova goes against Phillies' Nola (Jul 03, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates start a four-game series against their Keystone State foes, the Philadelphia Phillies, on Monday night in Philadelphia.

Mets open pivotal series against Nationals (Jul 03, 2017)

WASHINGTON — The New York Mets may not be dead yet.

Brewers' Suter starts against Orioles (Jul 03, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Brewers left-hander Brent Suter gets a spot start Monday when Milwaukee opens a three-game interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles at Miller Park.

Harper homers twice, Scherzer dominates as Nats beat Cards (Jul 02, 2017)

ST. LOUIS (AP) Bryce Harper homered twice against Carlos Martinez, Max Scherzer struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday night.

LEADING OFF: Trout readies for rehab stint, Matz vs Stras

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday:

Suzuki hits 2nd HR in 12th, Braves finish sweep of A's (Jul 02, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kurt Suzuki led off the 12th inning with his second home run of the game, lifting the Atlanta Braves over the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

Marte's hit in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Rockies 4-3 (Jul 02, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Ketel Marte lined a run-scoring single in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame the first earned run allowed by Fernando Rodney in 21 games to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Sunday.

Escobar, Royals remain hot, beat Twins 6-2 (Jul 02, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Alcides Escobar had two hits and two RBIs and Scott Alexander picked up his first major league victory as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday.

Belt leads Giants over Pirates 5-3 for 6th straight win (Jul 02, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Brandon Belt started San Francisco’s comeback with an RBI single in a three-run seventh inning, then added a two-run homer in the eighth as the Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 Sunday for their season-high sixth straight win.

Arrieta sharp again, Happ homers twice as Cubs beat Reds 6-2 (Jul 02, 2017)

CINCINNATI (AP) Jake Arrieta pitched one-hit ball for seven innings without allowing a stolen base on Sunday, and Ian Happ homered twice in the ballpark where he played as a college star, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Orioles beat Rays 7-1 behind Gausman, Machado (Jul 02, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, Kevin Gausman pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 Sunday to avert a three-game sweep.

Verlander's streak ends after 331 games with a strikeout

DETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander’s streak of 331 games with at least one strikeout ended Sunday when he was knocked out of Detroit’s matchup against Cleveland in the fourth inning.

RHP Grilli traded from Toronto to Texas for minor leaguer

CHICAGO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed pitcher Jason Grilli to the Texas Rangers for minor league outfielder Eduard Pinto and cash.

Angels likely to rely on bullpen against Mariners (Jul 02, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The starting pitchers on Sunday are Jesse Chavez for the Los Angeles Angels and James Paxton for the Seattle Mariners, but chances of them being on the mound late in the game are long.

Diamondbacks host Rockies before heading to Dodger Stadium (Jul 02, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t just competing with the Colorado Rockies this weekend. They’re also taking on adversity and, perhaps, the natural tendency to anticipate what might be ahead of them in two days.

Twins, Royals finish weekend series (Jul 02, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Travis Wood signed a two-year, $12 million contract on Feb. 15, it was with the caveat that he would be given an opportunity to compete for a Kansas City Royals starting job.

Red-hot Dodgers try for sweep of Padres (Jul 02, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to continue their mastery of the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon when they go for a three-game series sweep.

LEADING OFF: All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy Hamilton

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

Mets look to pull off sweep of Phillies (Jul 02, 2017)

NEW YORK — For the New York Mets, the first two games of a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies have continued to infuse them with the belief they can make a run at a playoff spot. For the Phillies, the two games have offered a pair of reminders that there’s no waking up from a nightmarish season.

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