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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Holliday, Grichuk Homer as Cardinals Sweep Pirates, 8-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 12, 2016, 8:25 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Matt Holliday and Randal Grichuk homered, and the surging St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-3 victory Sunday.

Rays to promote Blake Snell, send Matt Andriese to bullpen  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays feel they have the answer to their bullpen woes: Blake Snell.  —  Actually, it's the domino effect of adding their top prospect to the rotation, which they will do Thursday when the left-handed rookie makes …

Werth's Two-Run Single Lifts Nationals Over Phillies 5-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 12, 2016, 7:25 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Jayson Werth hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning, helping the Washington Nationals rally past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Yankees, Ike Davis Agree To Major League Deal  —  The Yankees and free agent first baseman Ike Davis have agreed to a major league contract, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (Twitter link).  The lefty-swinging Davis will soon join the Yankees and team with right-handed hitter Rob Refsnyder to form a platoon at first, tweets Heyman.

Tyler Anderson's Strong Debut Leads Rockies Past Padres, 2-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 12, 2016, 7:46 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Tyler Anderson pitched into the seventh inning in his impressive major league debut, Mark Reynolds homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Sunday.