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 att... [More]

Bryce Harper's game-ending grand slam and sprint around the bases gave a jolt to the Philadelphia Phillies and could be the prelude to a fascinating National League playoff scramble.As thrilling as the win was for the Phillies , the 7-5 final Thursday night was a kick in the gut for the Chicago Cubs, since both teams are in a tenuous playoff position.The drama is becoming a daily occurrence for many of the NL hopefuls.It's mid-August and the only sure bet to make the postseason is the Los Angeles Dodgers, who continue to barrel through their schedule with an 82-44 record and 18 1/2-game lead over second-place San Francisco.Atlanta's still in a good spot at 74-52, but a rash of injuries makes a spot in October feel a little less inevitable. The Braves' lineup is without Nick Markakis (wrist), Austin Riley (knee), Dansby Swanson (foot) and Ender Inciarte (hamstring) and the revamped bullpen has been a little shaky.After that, the race is a mess with six weeks remaining.The Phillies, Nati... [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 Ast... [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. Nicho... [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)... [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 in... [More]

Marlins first. Isan Diaz singles to left field. Starlin Castro doubles to deep center field. Isan Diaz scores. Brian Anderson pops out to Daniel Murphy. Garrett Cooper grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy. Harold Ramirez walks. Martin Prado called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 0.Rockies first. Charlie Blackmon strikes out swinging. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Nolan Arenado homers to center field. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Jordan Yamamoto to Martin Prado to Garrett Cooper.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Rockies 1.Marlins fourth. Garrett Cooper doubles to deep right field. Harold Ramirez singles to right center field. Garrett Cooper scores. Martin Prado flies out to right field to Charlie Blackmon. Jorge Alfaro strikes out swinging. Lewis Brinson grounds out to third base, Nolan Arenado to Daniel Murphy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Rockies 1.Marlins sixth. Brian Anderson sing... [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 t... [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 ... [More]

Indians second. Franmil Reyes singles to left field. Roberto Perez singles to center field. Franmil Reyes to second. Jason Kipnis out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Gio Urshela to DJ LeMahieu. Roberto Perez to second. Franmil Reyes to third. Greg Allen reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Franmil Reyes scores. Mike Freeman homers to center field. Greg Allen scores. Roberto Perez scores. Francisco Lindor grounds out to shortstop, Didi Gregorius to DJ LeMahieu. Oscar Mercado walks. Carlos Santana walks. Yasiel Puig walks. Carlos Santana to second. Oscar Mercado to third. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Indians 4, Yankees 0.Indians fourth. Mike Freeman called out on strikes. Francisco Lindor homers to center field. Oscar Mercado flies out to center field to Brett Gardner. Carlos Santana flies out to right field to Aaron Judge.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 5, Yankees 0.Indians sixth. Mike Freeman doubles to deep right fie... [More]

Dodgers first. A.J. Pollock walks. Justin Turner singles to left center field. Will Smith singles to center field. Justin Turner to second. Cody Bellinger homers to center field. Will Smith scores. Justin Turner scores. Jedd Gyorko singles to left field. Corey Seager flies out to left field to Rafael Ortega. Kyle Garlick doubles to deep right center field. Jedd Gyorko to third. Kristopher Negron is intentionally walked. Tony Gonsolin strikes out swinging.3 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Dodgers 3, Braves 0.Braves fourth. Josh Donaldson grounds out to shallow infield, Tony Gonsolin to Jedd Gyorko. Brian McCann grounds out to shallow right field, Kristopher Negron to Jedd Gyorko. Matt Joyce singles to left field. Adeiny Hechavarria doubles to deep right field. Matt Joyce scores. Rafael Ortega lines out to shallow right field to Kristopher Negron.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 3, Braves 1.Braves sixth. Josh Donaldson grounds out to third base, Justin Turner to Jedd Gyorko... [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, W... [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

Mariners second. Kyle Seager homers to right field. Domingo Santana strikes out swinging. Daniel Vogelbach called out on strikes. Tom Murphy doubles to deep right field. Keon Broxton strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 1, Blue jays 0.Mariners fourth. Austin Nola homers to right field. Kyle Seager flies out to left center field to Teoscar Hernandez. Domingo Santana strikes out swinging. Daniel Vogelbach singles to center field. Tom Murphy homers to center field. Daniel Vogelbach scores. Keon Broxton strikes out swinging.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 4, Blue jays 0.Mariners seventh. Keon Broxton homers to center field. Dylan Moore grounds out to shortstop, Bo Bichette to Justin Smoak. Tim Lopes flies out to center field to Teoscar Hernandez. Dee Gordon pops out to shortstop to Bo Bichette.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 5, Blue jays 0.Mariners ninth. Keon Broxton walks. Dylan Moore doubles to deep right field. Keon Broxton scores. Tim Lopes singles to center field. Dylan Moore scores. Dee Gordon grounds out to second base. Tim Lopes out at second. Austin Nola pops out to Justin Smoak.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 7, Blue jays 0.

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. has been removed from the Atlanta Braves' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he stood at the plate admiring a long flyball that did not leave the park.Acuña, an All-Star outfielder for the NL East leaders, was pulled before the fifth inning after failing to run out a drive off the right field wall in the third. The ball bounced off the wall for a long single. The 21-year-old Acuña likely would have had an easy double if he had hustled from home plate.Manager Brian Snitker followed Acuña into the tunnel for an apparent conversation during the fourth inning before Adam Duvall entered the game in left field in the fifth, with Rafael Ortega moving from left to center field.The move by Snitker came in the decisive game of a three-game series between the teams with the National League's best records.Acuña just missed robbing Cody Bellinger of a three-run homer in the first with a leaping try in center field.Acuña is hitting .296 with 35 home runs and 85 RBIs, and leads the NL with 29 stolen bases and 104 runs scored.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports