BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale is receiving treatment for inflammation in his elbow that will shut him down for the rest of the regular season.Orthopedist Dr. James Andrews gave Sale an injection of platelet-rich plasma on Monday and said he will be re-evaluated in six weeks.The treatment could be good news for the ballclub, who feared that Sale might need Tommy John surgery. That would likely have cost him all of the 2020 season. But losing Sale deals a blow to the defending World Series champions' already slim hopes for a repeat.Sale went on the injured list on Saturday, four days after facing the Cleveland Indians. If he does not pitch again this season, he will finish with a 6-11 record and 4.40 ERA — both by far the worst in his career.Sale signed a six-year, $160 million contract in March that includes $50 million in deferred money.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves have claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Kansas City Royals to bolster their injury-plagued roster.The 28-year-old Hamilton is a five-time Gold Glove finalist and switch-hitter who gives Atlanta some defensive options and speed off the bench. He played in 93 games for the Royals, hitting .211 with 18 stolen bases.Hamilton spent six years with the Reds before signing with Kansas City as a free agent for this season. He is a career .242 hitter with 295 stolen bases, including four straight seasons with more than 50 steals in Cincinnati.The Braves also announced that right-handed reliever Wes Parsons was claimed off waivers by Colorado. Atlanta designated him for assignment last week.In addition, Atlanta optioned right-hander Bryse Wilson to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled right-hander Jacob Webb.The NL East-leading Braves announced the moves during an off day Monday. They are short-handed because of injuries to outfielders Nick Markakis, Austin Riley and Ender Enciarte, as well as shortstop Dansby Swanson.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

A look at what's happening around the majors today:CHECK HIMThe Indians will see how ace Corey Kluber is feeling, a day after he was pulled from a Triple-A rehab start because of abdominal tightness.The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner pitched one scoreless inning for Columbus before exiting as a precaution. The 33-year-old right-hander will be examined in Cleveland.Kluber hasn't pitched in the majors since his right forearm was broken by a line drive on May 1.BRUISED BREWERSThe Brewers are hoping to have outfielder Lorenzo Cain and catcher Yasmani Grandal back in the lineup for the series opener at St. Louis in a matchup of NL Central contenders.Cain injured his oblique Friday night at Washington and didn't play the rest of the weekend. Grandal didn't start Sunday after manager Craig Counsell said the two-time All-Star lost an excessive amount of weight a day earlier in a 5-hour, 40-minute game.ASCENDING ASTROJustin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and newcomer Zack Greinke get most of the attention... [More]

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — José Quintana pitched seven crisp innings, Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Sunday night in the MLB Little League Classic.Nicholas Castellanos and Jason Heyward also connected as Chicago earned its second straight win since consecutive heartbreaking losses to the Phillies and Pirates.The Cubs took two of three in the unusual weekend set and remain in a virtual tie with St. Louis for the top spot in the NL Central.Starling Marté had three hits for Pittsburgh, including his 21st homer in the ninth. Mitch Keller (1-2) allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings.With grinning Little Leaguers dressed in their uniforms filling the stands at BB&T Ballpark, Quintana (11-7) allowed five hits and walked none. The left-hander improved to 7-0 in nine starts since his last loss June 22.ASTROS 4, ATHLETICS 1OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Zack Greinke threw seven smooth innings for his 200th win, helping the AL West-leading Astros avoid... [More]

Cubs first. Jason Heyward strikes out swinging. Nicholas Castellanos homers to center field. Kris Bryant strikes out swinging. Anthony Rizzo grounds out to first base, Josh Bell to Mitch Keller.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 1, Pirates 0.Cubs third. Tony Kemp flies out to deep center field to Starling Marte. Jose Quintana called out on strikes. Jason Heyward homers to left field. Nicholas Castellanos singles to center field. Kris Bryant pops out to shallow right field to Josh Bell.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Pirates 0.Cubs fourth. Anthony Rizzo walks. Javier Baez doubles to left field. Anthony Rizzo to third. Kyle Schwarber singles to left center field. Javier Baez scores. Anthony Rizzo scores. Victor Caratini walks. Tony Kemp lines out to deep center field to Starling Marte. Jose Quintana grounds out to shortstop, Kevin Newman to Josh Bell.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 4, Pirates 0.Cubs fifth. Jason Heyward doubles to deep right center field. Nicholas... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Zack Greinke threw seven smooth innings for his 200th win, pitching the first-place Houston Astros past the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.Alex Bregman had a three-run homer among his four hits to back Greinke, who won his third straight start since joining the Astros from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the July 31 trade deadline.Greinke (13-4) went nine up, nine down on 25 pitches to start the game before giving up Marcus Semien's 21st homer. The right-hander allowed four hits with three walks and six strikeouts. He became the 115th pitcher in major league history to reach 200 career wins, and the second in Houston's rotation along with Justin Verlander.Roberto Osuna finished for his 27th save as the Astros stopped a five-game slide.Yuli Gurriel added an RBI double for Houston, which snapped Oakland's four-game winning streak. The Astros went back ahead of the A's by 7 1/2 games in the AL West race.Athletics lefty Brett Anderson (10-9) allowed... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Monday:CHECK HIMThe Indians will see how ace Corey Kluber is feeling, a day after he was pulled from a Triple-A rehab start because of abdominal tightness.The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner pitched one scoreless inning for Columbus before exiting as a precaution. The 33-year-old will be examined in Cleveland.Kluber hasn't pitched in the majors since his right forearm was broken by a line drive on May 1.BRUISED BREWERSThe Brewers are hoping to have outfielder Lorenzo Cain and catcher Yasmani Grandal back in the lineup for the series opener at St. Louis in a matchup of NL Central contenders.Cain injured his oblique on Friday night at Washington and didn't play the rest of the weekend. Grandal didn't start Sunday after manager Craig Counsell said the two-time All-Star lost an excessive amount of weight a day earlier in a 5-hour, 40-minute game.ASCENDING ASTROJustin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and newcomer Zack Greinke get most of the attention in... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians ace Corey Kluber was removed from a minor league start after one inning with abdominal tightness.The team said Kluber, who hasn't pitched in the majors since breaking his arm during a start on May 1, was taken out of Sunday's game for Triple-A Columbus in Charlotte, North Carolina, for precautionary reasons. The two-time Cy Young winner was making his third start as he attempts to return from the injury.Kluber walked two and didn't allow a run in his one inning. The 33-year-old was scheduled to spend Monday in Cleveland — an off day for the Indians — before re-joining the club in New York.It's not yet known if Kluber's abdominal issue is a setback. The Indians have been hoping he might be able to pitch for them during the playoff push in September.Kluber won the Cy Young in 2014 and 2017.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Angels second. Justin Upton called out on strikes. Kole Calhoun doubles to deep left center field. Luis Rengifo hit by pitch. Matt Thaiss homers to right field. Luis Rengifo scores. Kole Calhoun scores. Wilfredo Tovar grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole. Anthony Bemboom flies out to left field to Eloy Jimenez.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 3, White sox 0.White sox fourth. Jon Jay grounds out to shortstop, Wilfredo Tovar to Matt Thaiss. Jose Abreu grounds out to second base, Luis Rengifo to Matt Thaiss. James McCann hit by pitch. Eloy Jimenez triples to deep center field. James McCann scores. Matt Skole called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 3, White sox 1.Angels fourth. Kole Calhoun homers to center field. Luis Rengifo grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Matt Skole. Matt Thaiss singles to right center field. Wilfredo Tovar doubles to deep right center field. Matt Thaiss to third. Anthony Bemboom pops out to shallow infield... [More]

Athletics fourth. Marcus Semien homers to left field. Robbie Grossman walks. Matt Chapman strikes out swinging. Matt Olson singles to center field. Robbie Grossman to second. Mark Canha strikes out swinging. Corban Joseph grounds out to second base, Jose Altuve to Yuli Gurriel.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 1, Astros 0.Astros fifth. Josh Reddick singles to right field. George Springer singles to left field. Josh Reddick to second. Jose Altuve reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. George Springer out at second. Josh Reddick to third. Michael Brantley pops out to shallow center field to Marcus Semien. Alex Bregman homers to left field. Jose Altuve scores. Josh Reddick scores. Yordan Alvarez grounds out to second base, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 3, Athletics 1.Astros sixth. Carlos Correa walks. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep left field. Carlos Correa scores. Robinson Chirinos grounds out to third base, Matt Chapman to Matt Olson. Josh Reddick flies out to left field to Robbie Grossman. George Springer pops out to Matt Olson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 4, Athletics 1.

Twins first. Max Kepler walks. Miguel Sano called out on strikes. Jorge Polanco singles to right field. Max Kepler to second. Eddie Rosario flies out to shallow center field to Delino DeShields. Marwin Gonzalez doubles to deep left field. Jorge Polanco scores. Max Kepler scores. Luis Arraez walks. Ehire Adrianza flies out to deep center field to Delino DeShields.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 2, Rangers 0.Twins fourth. Max Kepler flies out to deep right field to Shin-Soo Choo. Miguel Sano doubles to deep left center field. Jorge Polanco walks. Eddie Rosario out on a sacrifice fly to deep left center field to Delino DeShields. Jorge Polanco to third. Miguel Sano scores. Marwin Gonzalez grounds out to first base to Danny Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 3, Rangers 0.Rangers fourth. Hunter Pence singles to shortstop. Rougned Odor strikes out swinging. Logan Forsythe lines out to center field to Max Kepler. Delino DeShields singles to right field. Hunter Pence to... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper left the game against the San Diego Padres after the fifth inning because of dehydration on a muggy Sunday."I feel better now," Harper said after the 3-2 loss. "It's weird. An hour ago, I couldn't see in front of me kinda."Manager Gabe Kapler said Harper had blurred vision and received an IV for hydration.With a gametime temperature of 90 degrees, Harper was lifted prior to taking the field in the sixth. Harper, who signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in the offseason, has played in 123 of 124 games this season.Harper singled in the fourth inning, pulling up abruptly after rounding first base while considering trying for a double, and also slid hard into second base in the frame while breaking up a double play.Harper also made a strong throw in the top of the fourth, nailing Austin Hedges at second base as he tried to stretch a single into a double.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after the fifth inning because of dehydration.Manager Gabe Kapler said after a 3-2 loss that Harper had blurred vision and received an IV for hydration. Kapler said Harper was feeling better.On a hot, muggy afternoon in Philadelphia with a gametime temperature of 90 degrees, Harper was lifted prior to taking the field in the sixth. Harper, who signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in the offseason, has played in 123 of 124 games this season.Harper singled in the fourth inning, pulling up abruptly after rounding first base while considering trying for a double, and also slid hard into second base in the frame while breaking up a double play.Harper also made a strong throw in the top of the fourth, nailing Austin Hedges at second base as he tried to stretch a single into a double.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to right center field. Adam Eaton walks. Trea Turner to second. Anthony Rendon pops out to shallow left field to Orlando Arcia. Juan Soto flies out to right field to Christian Yelich. Matt Adams homers to center field. Adam Eaton scores. Trea Turner scores. Victor Robles homers to center field. Brian Dozier grounds out to shortstop, Orlando Arcia to Eric Thames.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 4, Brewers 0.Nationals second. Yan Gomes singles to shallow right field. Erick Fedde out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Chase Anderson to Keston Hiura. Yan Gomes to second. Trea Turner walks. Adam Eaton triples to right center field. Trea Turner scores. Yan Gomes scores. Anthony Rendon grounds out to shallow infield, Orlando Arcia to Eric Thames. Juan Soto strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 6, Brewers 0.Nationals third. Matt Adams singles to right field. Victor Robles doubles to left field. Matt Adams to third.... [More]

Tigers first. Victor Reyes walks. Dawel Lugo strikes out swinging. Harold Castro homers to center field. Victor Reyes scores. Brandon Dixon singles to center field. Ronny Rodriguez flies out to deep center field to Guillermo Heredia. John Hicks singles to deep right field. Brandon Dixon to third. Travis Demeritte reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. John Hicks out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 2, Rays 0.Rays first. Tommy Pham singles to center field. Matt Duffy walks. Tommy Pham to second. Austin Meadows reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Matt Duffy out at second. Tommy Pham to third. Travis d'Arnaud out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Harold Castro. Tommy Pham scores. Willy Adames flies out to deep center field to Harold Castro.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 2, Rays 1.Tigers seventh. Gordon Beckham singles to center field. Victor Reyes doubles to right center field. Gordon Beckham scores. Dawel Lugo grounds out to shortstop, Willy... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after the fifth inning because of dehydration.On a hot, muggy afternoon in Philadelphia with a gametime temperature of 90 degrees, Harper was lifted prior to taking the field in the sixth. Harper, who signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in the offseason, has played in 123 of 124 games this season.Harper singled in the fourth inning, pulling up abruptly after rounding first base while considering trying for a double, and also slid hard into second base in the frame while breaking up a double play.Harper also made a strong throw in the top of the fourth, nailing Austin Hedges at second base as he tried to stretch a single into a double.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies right-hander Scott Oberg has been treated for a blood clot in his pitching arm for the second time in his career.Manager Bud Black said Oberg had a procedure to dissolve the clot at a hospital on Saturday and remained there overnight. The Rockies put Oberg on the 10-day injured list Sunday.Black said the 28-year-old Oberg started feeling heaviness in his arm on Saturday and alerted the training staff. They sent him to the hospital for an examination and the clot was discovered.Oberg (6-1) replaced struggling Wade Davis as the team closer two weeks ago and picked up his sixth save in Friday night's win over MiamiOberg has previously dealt with an axillary artery thrombosis, more commonly known as blood clots. In 2016, he had two surgeries to remove them from his right arm and shoulder. He was prescribed blood-thinning medication and missed the last six weeks of the season.The Rockies recalled righty DJ Johnson from Triple-A Albuquerque.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have put struggling closer Sean Doolittle on the 10-day injured list with right knee tendinitis, a day after he gave up three home runs in the ninth inning against Milwaukee.The NL wild-card leaders made the move Sunday. They recalled righty Kyle McGowin from Double-A Harrisburg.Doolittle has posted a career-worst 4.33 ERA with 28 saves. But the lefty blew his sixth save try Saturday in a 15-14, 14-inning loss. Doolittle allowed four runs on four hits while recording just one out in pitching for the second day in a row.Doolittle is 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA since the All-Star break. He is 6-4 overall and has given up a career-high 10 home runs.The two-time All-Star has pitched 52 innings this season, his most since 2014.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness that has kept him out of Cincinnati's last three games.The move is retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled utility player Brian O'Grady from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.Votto was on a six-game hitting streak before his back tightened up. The six-time All Star is hitting .262 with 12 home runs and 39 RBIs in 113 games this season.This is O'Grady's second stint with the Reds this season. Earlier this month, he went 1 for 5 in five appearances.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Manager Aaron Boone, Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees again hammered away at the umpires, this time in prolonged rants that brought several members of the team spilling onto the field, while beating the Cleveland Indians 6-5 Saturday.Gleyber Torres hit two home runs and Didi Gregorius and DJ LeMahieu also connected for the AL East-leading Yankees.But what really fired up the crowd of 47,347 at Yankee Stadium occurred in the sixth inning after Cameron Maybin was called out on strikes by Triple-A ump Ben May.For the third time in a month — each time with a minor league call-up umpire behind the plate — the team with the best record in American League lost its temper in a big way. This episode led to Boone, Gardner and pitcher CC Sabathia being ejected.James Paxton (9-6) went five innings for the win. Zach Plesac (6-4) was chased in the fifth.Aroldis Chapman closed for his 35th save in 40 chances.BREWERS 15, NATIONALS 14, 14 INNINGSWASHINGTON (AP) — Eric Thames hit a... [More]