Two-time champ Pete Alonso of the Mets told reporters Sunday that he will skip the Home Run Derby in Atlanta, adding, "I have never really fully enjoyed the three off days, so I just want to be in the best possible position to help this team win."
United States coach Maurico Pochettino said his team had learned "priceless" lessons despite a "painful" 2-1 loss to rival Mexico during Sunday's Gold Cup final.
Edson Γlvarez's second-half header gave Mexico a 2-1 win over the United States and a 10th Gold Cup title in a frenetic final at Houston's NRG Stadium on Sunday night.
Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees stopped a six-game losing streak by beating the Mets 6-4 to avoid a weekend Subway Series sweep.
Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.