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 …

Greinke, Aided by Defense, Pitches D-Backs Past Dodgers 3-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 1:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Zack Greinke was aided by three defensive gems while pitching seven innings in his first game against his old team since leaving Los Angeles …

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 …

Twins Pound Angels 9-4 in Their Highest-Scoring Game of Year  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 2:00 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Paul Molitor knows the standings aren't flattering to the Minnesota Twins, who have won only 20 games all season.

White Sox Rally From 7 Down for 10-9 Victory Over Tigers  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 2:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — James Shields was shaky again.  Avisail Garcia and Melky Cabrera each committed a costly error, and Todd Frazier had another rough day at the plate.

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.

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.