Zach Eflin, 22, debuts for Phillies on Tuesday  —  TORONTO - The first in the next wave of Phillies prospects stepped onto the turf at Rogers Centre for a television interview Monday afternoon, and some of his new teammates watched.  A few heckled Zach Eflin, who will start Tuesday.

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 …

Reds Edge Braves 9-8 on Holt's Bases-Loaded Walk in 9th  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 13, 2016, 10:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Tyler Holt's bases-loaded walk off closer Arodys Vizcaino forced in the tie-breaking run in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 9-8 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.