Sale blames himself for loss after 12-strikeout game

White Sox bench coach and interim manager Mark Parent and Minor League hitting coordinator and interim bench coach Vance Law were talking after the White Sox 2-1 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field concerning how an opposing scout would evaluate the seven-start run of sheer dominance produced by Chris Sale, which included 12 strikeouts Sunday.

Nats get Turner to complete December deal

The Nationals officially acquired shortstop Trea Turner from the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The announcement, made by Nats president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo, completes the three-team trade in which Washington received right-hander Joe Ross and a player to be named from the Padres on Dec. 18, 2014. The Nationals sent outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and Minor League left-hander Travis Ott to the Tampa Bay Rays as a part of the trade.

‘Incaviglia Rule’ delays Turner’s Nats arrival

Last December, the Padres, Rays and Nationals were able to work out the details of a three-team, 11-player trade. The centerpiece of the deal was outfielder Wil Myers, who went from Tampa Bay to San Diego. All the contracts were duly transferred to the proper teams, except for one. On Sunday, it was announced that Washington would be receiving Trea Turner — San Diego’s first-round draft choice, the 13th player selected overall.

What to expect from Nola in Major Leagues

When the Philadelphia Phillies took Aaron Nola with the seventh pick of the 2014 Draft, they were hopeful he’d be the type of college starting pitcher who made it quickly to the Major Leagues. The right-hander, who is ranked No. 28 on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospects list, is poised to make his debut in Philadelphia vs. the Rays on Tuesday, so it turns out they were right.

What to expect from Lindor in Majors

Everyone in baseball knew it was a question of when, not if, Francisco Lindor would get called up to the big leagues in 2015. When shortstop Jose Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A on Monday, it became clear the “when” might be soon. It officially became “when” on Sunday, when the Indians called up the No. 3 prospect on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospects list for Sunday’s game against the Tigers.

Buxton, Lindor join Correa in Majors

For prospect fans, it doesn’t get any better than this week, when the three most talented players in the Minors got the call to the Majors. After shortstop Carlos Correa joined the Astros on Monday, outfielder Byron Buxton and shortstop Francisco Lindor will make their debuts with the Twins and Indians on Sunday.