A look at whats happening all around the majors Sunday:---SUNDAY SCHOOLA.J. Ellis is set to make his first start for the Phillies when he catches 24-year-old Vince Velasquez (8-6, 4.31 ERA), who is winless in seven outings since July 8. The 35-year-old Ellis, obtained Thursday from the Dodgers in a surprising trade for Carlos Ruiz, was brought in to mentor the teams young pitchers. The waves of emotion are getting farther and farther apart, which is a good thing, Ellis said. Ive started feeling re-energized, filled with a sense of purpose as to why Ive been placed here and why this is where I need to be at this time, so Im excited about that. And Ive got huge shoes to fill, I know that. Robert Gsellman makes his first major league start for the Mets. He won his debut Tuesday at St. Louis with 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.CATCH THISOrioles center fielder Adam Jones could return to the lineup after sitting out Saturday, a day after aggravating his hamstring injury. The All-Star might even get a chance to reach over the wall at Yankee Stadium to grab a long drive by Gary Sanchez -- the New York newcomer has hit 11 home runs in just 21 games this season.VINTAGE VINCubs fans in Chicago will get a brief chance to hear famed Dodgers announcer Vin Scully wax poetic. Comcast SportsNet Chicago will carry the live audio of Scullys broadcast during the third inning of the series finale. The 88-year-old Scully is retiring at seasons end.The people in Chicago are in for a treat, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. After we get done with our games, I watch the Dodgers and listen to Vin on my iPad. Hes one of the great ones, like Red Barber, Dick Enberg and Ernie Harwell. Hes transcended the memories of baseball.ROYAL ROLLRight-hander Yordano Ventura (9-9, 4.27 ERA) goes for the red-hot Royals in a prime-time matchup at Fenway Park. Ventura has been a big part of Kansas Citys surge this month, going 3-0 with a 2.03 ERA in six starts. Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (2-5, 5.11) is expected to start for Boston for the first time since leaving his Aug. 16 start at Baltimore after four hitless innings with tightness in his left hamstring.THE ROOKIE RETURNSWashington will call up top prospect Lucas Giolito (0-0, 4.91) to make his fourth major league start in a game against Colorado. The righty hasnt pitched in the majors since July 24, and he didnt go deeper than four innings in any of his first three outings. Chad Bettis (10-7, 5.29) starts against the Nats for the second time this month -- he allowed two runs in three innings on Aug. 16.THE OMINOUS ATHLETICAndrew Triggs (0-1, 4.38) looks for a little more luck in his fifth start with the As. Triggs lost 1-0 to Cleveland despite six solid innings in his last start, and Oakland is 1-21 when the rookie has pitched this season, including 16 straight defeats. Jaime Garcia (10-9, 4.37) will pitch for St. Louis.Baltimore Orioles Store . Now, with Game 6 set for Fenway Park and an 8:07 p.m. ET first pitch, the Detroit Tigers face the unenviable task of having to beat the Boston Red Sox twice, on the road, to advance to the World Series. Orioles Jerseys 2019 ., for the next three years with the signings on Monday of Daryl Townsend and Michael Carter. https://www.cheaporioles.com/ . On Saturday night, the normally free throw-challenged centre did just that. Howard scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, including 13 of 19 free throws in a 2 1/2-minute stretch, and the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 122-111. Stitched Orioles Jerseys . Just as Montreal was settling into the first full working week of a new year, the Impact announced the appointment of their new head coach. Custom Baltimore Orioles Jerseys . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell has not ruled out injured third baseman Pablo Sandoval returning this year should an injury replacement be required.Sandoval was not expected back until 2017 following a left shoulder injury that sent him to the disabled list after just three games in April.Were staying opened minded, Farrell said before Saturday nights game at Tampa Bay. If something was to happen, does he make himmself an option? That door has not been closed.ddddddddddddSandoval has been the designated hitter with the Red Soxs instructional league team in Fort Myers, Florida, and is expected soon to play in the field.Sandoval worked out with the AL East leaders Saturday, taking batting practice and doing defensive drills. ' ' '