(USATSI)  —  Cubs star right-hander Matt Garza, who separated himself as the top available starting pitcher with a string of impressive recent outings, has received notice that he will likely be traded after contract talks didn't produce an extension.  Garza is drawing interest from the Rangers …

MLB may cut deal with Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to reduce his looming drug suspension: sources  —  According to the sources, a 150-game suspension might be the best that could be expected for Rodriguez, who is rehabbing from hip surgery with high Single-A Tampa and was chastised by the Yankees Saturday …

Stanton homers in 9th, Marlins top Nationals in 10th  —  MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are convinced they have put their early season woes behind them — they're making believers out of other teams.  —  Giancarlo Stanton homered leading off the ninth inning to tie it and Ed Lucas beat …

Indians Rally to Beat Royals, 6-4  —  CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run double to cap Cleveland's comeback in the sixth inning, and the Indians charged into the All-Star break with a 6-4 win over Kansas City on Sunday and three-game sweep of the Royals.

Final Score: Mets 4 Pirates 2  —  The Least You Should Know...  Dillon Gee was great for 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run and five hits with only one walk and two strikeouts.  —  The Mets scored three runs in the first innings thanks to an RBI single by Eric Young Jr., and a two-run single by John Buck.

Huntington Talks Trade Deadline, First-Half Success  —  The Pirates have won three in a row entering play this afternoon and, at 56-36, are tied with the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central and the best winning percentage in all of baseball.  Before today's game with the Mets …

Roenicke concerned about Brewers pressing  —  PHOENIX — The Brewers scored 13 runs in their past six games entering Saturday's action, going 2-4 during that span.  They went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position Friday and 1-for-7 in the series opener on Thursday.

Verlander exits due to quad after no-hitter ends  —  DETROIT — Detroit right-hander Justin Verlander left Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers with a tight right quad muscle, shortly after having his no-hit bid broken up in the seventh inning.  —  Verlander had already been replaced …

Royals Designate J.C. Gutierrez For Assignment  —  The Royals have designated right-hander J.C. Gutierrez for assignment, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star (via Twitter).  The move allows the club to clear space for fellow righty Wade Davis, who is rejoining the club after paternity leave.

Games of the Day  —  The last day of games before the All-Star break starts with the Rangers and Tigers playing the rubber game of their series with Martin Perez taking on Justin Verlander.  Perez may be pitching himself into a permanent spot in the Rangers rotation.

Low-budget Astros give Altuve 4-year deal  —  HOUSTON — The low-budget Astros have made an investment in their future, signing second baseman Jose Altuve to a four-year contract through 2017.  —  Altuve's deal with Houston covers his arbitration-eligible years and includes club options for 2018 and 2019.