Derek Jeter came off the disabled list Sunday, in the No. 2 hole as the Yankees’ shortstop for the finale against the Rays at the Stadium — and he wasted no time, homering on the first pitch he saw.

Ubaldo Jimenez tossed eight scoreless innings as the Indians beat the Rangers, 6-0, on Sunday at Progressive Field to complete the sweep.

Tino Martinez resigned as Marlins hitting coach on Sunday afternoon, following the release of published reports that outlined patterns of verbally abusive behavior by the 45-year-old former big league first baseman.

They were faced with an unenviable task, the opportunity to canonize their own family members. But with one catch: They were family members they’ve never met.

Jonathan Papelbon had only a couple minutes to talk Sunday morning at Comerica Park, but he said plenty, expressing the need for changes in the organization if things do not improve on the field.

Jose Fernandez established a Marlins rookie record with 13 strikeouts in eight innings on Sunday. Backed by Giancarlo Stanton’s solo home run in the sixth inning, Miami edged Pittsburgh, 3-2, to take two of three in the series at Marlins Park.

Before the Mariners’ series finale with the Twins on Sunday, skipper Eric Wedge privately met with the team for the first time since having a mild stroke before Monday’s game. The earliest he could rejoin the Mariners as manager is Aug. 5 against the Blue Jays.

The Rangers, trying to figure out some way to shake up their team, have even discussed the possibility of trading closer Joe Nathan.

A World Series title would enhance measurably Dusty Baker’s Hall of Fame credentials while further validating Joey Votto’s standing as one of the premier players of his generation.

The David Ortiz that Red Sox fans have come to love over the years is the one who obliterates baseballs, not dugout telephones. That Big Papi was back on Sunday afternoon, going 4-for-4 and belting a two-run homer to lead Boston to a big 5-0 victory over Baltimore in the rubber match of the three-game series.

Albert Pujols was out of the Angels’ lineup and back in Southern California for Saturday’s game against the Athletics, having his nagging left foot evaluated after aggravating it Friday night.

The Mariners recalled right-handed pitcher Brandon Maurer from Triple-A on Saturday to bolster the team’s bullpen. To make room for the 23-year old, right-handed pitcher Hector was optioned to Tacoma.

The Astros optioned right-handed pitcher Paul Clemens to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday morning and called up left-hander Brett Oberholtzer.

Some time after Travis Hafner’s last at-bat Friday, Joe Girardi got word that the slumping designated hitter had a sore shoulder. Hafner is out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Rays.

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

After the Twins spoiled Felix Hernandez’s chance at a shutout in the ninth, Chris Colabello’s two-run homer in the 13th inning gave them a much-needed 3-2 victory on Friday night.

Jed Lowrie homered and compiled three RBIs on a three-hit night to lead the A’s to a 6-4 victory over the Angels on Friday night. Oakland ace Bartolo Colon recovered after a shaky first inning to tie for the Major League lead in wins.