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Schebler, Gennett help Reds top Rays 7-3, end 9-game skid (Jun 19, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Scott Schebler and Scooter Gennett homered and Joey Votto snapped an eighth-inning tie with an RBI single, helping the Cincinnati Reds end a season-high nine-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.

LEADING OFF: D-backs, Rockies begin series; Sale up for Sox

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

Cardinals-Phillies Preview (Jun 20, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — June has generally been a tough month for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Royals agree with 1st-round pick Nick Pratto at $3.45M

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals and first-round pick Nick Pratto agreed Monday to a contract that includes a $3.45 million signing bonus, and the high school first baseman will head to Arizona to begin his professional career.

Yankees aim to end six-game skid at home vs. Angels (Jun 20, 2017)

NEW YORK — Perhaps no team is looking forward to returning from a West Coast trip more than the New York Yankees.

MLB upholds Strickland's 6-game suspension for Harper brawl

ATLANTA (AP) San Francisco Giants pitcher Hunter Strickland began serving a six-game suspension Monday for brawling with Bryce Harper after his appeal was denied by John McHale, Jr., a special assistant to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.

Makeshift rotation tries to keep Astros afloat

HOUSTON (AP) Dallas Keuchel isn’t pitching for the Houston Astros right now.

Twins send RHP Phil Hughes on rehab assignment for shoulder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have sent pitcher Phil Hughes on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester for his right shoulder.

Reds place Broson Arroyo and Zack Cosart on DL

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Cincinnati Reds have placed Bronson Arroyo on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, one day after the 40-year-old right-hander said there is a possibility his career might be over.

A's hire Garvin Alston as bullpen coach

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics are bringing longtime pitching instructor Garvin Alston back to the organization as bullpen coach.

What are the odds the Pirates trade Andrew McCutchen? Probably good

Plus, items on Jake Arrieta, the Padres and more in Ken Rosenthal’s latest notes.

LEADING OFF: Indians set sights on O's, Kershaw faces Mets

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

Royals eye .500 mark as Red Sox come to town (Jun 19, 2017)

Getting to and going over the .500 mark is becoming a possibility for the Kansas City Royals.

Bogaerts hits 2 homers to lead Red Sox over Astros 6-5 (Jun 18, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Xander Bogaerts went deep twice for the first multihomer game of his career and had four RBIs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday night.

Tim Tebow mocked relentlessly by minor league team

The Charleston RiverDogs really love messing with Tim Tebow.

Cubs seek consistency in series opener vs. Padres (Jun 19, 2017)

CHICAGO – The inconsistent Chicago Cubs hope to build on some momentum from a successful weekend on the road.

Tigers' Sanchez gets a start against Mariners (Jun 19, 2017)

SEATTLE — Anibal Sanchez wanted a chance to start again.

Orioles finding power stroke as surging Indians visit (Jun 19, 2017)

BALTIMORE — After winning back-to-back games for just the second time this month, the Baltimore Orioles will hope to keep their offense humming as they begin a four-game series with the defending American League champion Cleveland Indians on Monday.

Surging Dodgers open homestand against Mets (Jun 19, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — After capping a six-game road trip with a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, the Los Angeles Dodgers kick off a nine-game homestand Monday against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium.

Vargas gets MLB-high 10th win, Perez powers KC past Angels (Jun 18, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jason Vargas earned his 10th win, most in the majors, and Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Sunday.

Forsythe, Turner homer, LA holds on to beat Reds, 8-7

DeGrom homers, dominates on mound as Mets stop Nationals 5-1 (Jun 18, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Jacob deGrom hit his first major league home run and shut down a bruising Washington Nationals lineup on three singles for eight dominant innings Sunday, giving the New York Mets a 5-1 win that prevented a four-game sweep.

Max Scherzer and wife announce big news on Father's Day

The couple waited to drop the news on a special day.

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman returns from disabled list

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Aroldis Chapman rejoined his New York teammates Sunday ready to pitch again after more than a month on the disabled list, and the struggling Yankees couldn’t wait to have their flame-throwing closer back in the bullpen.

Reds activate Turner, recall Bonilla

CINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds reinstated catcher Stuart Turner from the 10-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Lisalverto Bonilla from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Tim Tebow loses control of his bat, sends it flying into the stands

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Fathers and sons who have come together in sports

With Father’s Day upon us, a look at some of families

Faria looks to continue hot start as Rays face Tigers (Jun 18, 2017)

DETROIT — Right-hander Jake Faria will attempt to become the second pitcher in Tampa Bay Rays history to win his first three career starts on Sunday when the team vies for a split of its four-game series against the host Detroit Tigers.

Polanco breaks out of slump, Pirates top Cubs 4-3 (Jun 17, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Gregory Polanco broke out of a slump with a two-run homer, Andrew McCutchen hit his 12th home run of the season and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Saturday night.

Diamondbacks turn to Ray vs. Phillies (Jun 18, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — As if things haven’t been going bad enough for the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday they’ll face the hottest pitcher in baseball.