Giants, Brewers Have Reportedly Had Preliminary Ryan Braun Talks  —  With Hunter Pence on the disabled list due to a torn hamstring, the Giants are “looking everywhere” for another outfielder, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports (on Twitter).  To that end, they've had preliminary discussions …

Giants sign Ruben Tejada to minor league deal  —  In yet another move to bolster the Giants' depth, KNBR.com has learned the Giants inked infielder Ruben Tejada to a minor-league deal, pending his physical on Monday.  —  The 26-year-old was released June 1 by the Cardinals …

Canadian LHP Scott Diamond set to join Blue Jays' roster  —  TORONTO - Scott Diamond, who grew up cheering for the Blue Jays in Guelph, Ont., will head to Toronto Monday and join their heavily-taxed pitching staff.  —  An industry source told Sportsnet that the Blue Jays plan to select …

Reds To Sign No. 2 Overall Pick Nick Senzel  —  The Reds have reached an agreement with No. 2 overall draft pick Nick Senzel and will sign the Tennessee third baseman for a $6.2MM bonus later today, reports MLB.com's Jim Callis (on Twitter).  The second pick came with a value of $7,762,900 this season …

Rangers Place Yu Darvish On 15-Day DL  —  The Rangers have placed star righty Yu Darvish on the 15-day DL with ongoing shoulder and neck issues, per a team announcement (via Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, on Twitter).  Reliever Alex Claudio will take his place on the active roster.

Terry Collins to remain in hospital after missing Mets game Sunday  —  MILWAUKEE — New York Mets manager Terry Collins will remain hospitalized overnight in Milwaukee after requiring medical attention less than 30 minutes before Sunday's first pitch against the Brewers.

Dodgers Release Carl Crawford  —  The Dodgers have released outfielder Carl Crawford, as MLB.com's Ken Gurnick tweets.  Recently designated for assignment, Crawford obviously did not draw any interest on the waiver wire.  —  Crawford is still owed $35MM or so on the ill-fated contract …

Yankees Designate Layne Somsen For Assignment  —  The Yankees announced that they've designated right-hander Layne Somsen for assignment in order to clear a spot on the roster for first baseman Ike Davis, whose previously reported Major League deal is now official.

After beating Braves, Jake Arrieta says he wants in for Home Run Derby  —  Photos from the game on June 11, 2016, at Turner Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Next up in Jake Arrieta's bag of tricks is winning the Home Run Derby.  —  Go figure.  —  Madison Bumgarner, perhaps …

Holt's Alleman, Grand Ledge's Clouse taken in MLB draft  —  Former MSU pitcher Alleman also taken in 2012 draft out of Holt High; both were LSJ Players of the Year  —  Justin Alleman's baseball future once again is in his hands.  So is Corbin Clouse's.  —  The former Holt High …

2016 MLB draft: AL team-by-team breakdown  —  After posting the summaries and opinions of the first 10 rounds of the MLB draft for all 15 National League teams yesterday, today I have the AL team-by-team breakdown.  —  As I've stated in previous years, I don't do “winners and losers,” a fool's exercise in the baseball draft.

Column Giants can still flex their big arms  —  Giants starter Jeff Samardzija was chased by the Dodgers in the fifth inning Saturday, but he has a 7-4 record and a 3.33 earned-run average this season.  (Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)  —  It was late in the afternoon, on the first Friday in December.

Rangers Release Ike Davis; Deal With Yankees Close  —  12:54pm: The Yankees are nearing a deal with Davis, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News (on Twitter).  —  12:40pm: There has been contact between the Yankees and Davis' representatives, reports Ken Davidoff of the New York Post (Twitter link).