Kirk goes deep as the Blue Jays snap Astros' 6-game streak in a 3-1 win

HOUSTON (AP) – Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros’ six-game winning streak.

Derek Hill rallies Phillies with go-ahead grand slam in 6-3 win over Nationals

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and Bryce Harper added a two-run shot to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 6-3 over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

After failing to land Tarik Skubal, Brewers get Dustin May and 2 relievers

MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee Brewers had their sights set on acquiring a top-tier pitcher before the trade deadline – namely Tarik Skubal – but had to shift gears when the back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner ended up with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.

Alec Burleson hits 3 homers as Cardinals outslug Yankees 13-7

NEW YORK (AP) – Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory Monday night after blowing a six-run lead.

Pirates make Mets reliever Luke Weaver among several additions to the bullpen

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring a handful of relievers, most notably veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets.

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as Cubs beat Dodgers 10-5

CHICAGO (AP) – Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory Monday night.

Lee homers twice, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1 on Monday night.

Cubs acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets

CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.