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.

Ryan Braun's potential path to the Giants is littered with obstacles  —  Yes, it would make baseball sense for Ryan Braun to go to San Francisco, but the long-term prospects look bleak.  —  Jim McIsaac/Getty Images  —  Yes, Ryan Braun makes sense for the Giants — baseball sense at this moment, and maybe a bit beyond.

Ichiro Closes In on Rose; Marlins Trounce Padres 13-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 14, 2016, 3:12 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Record or not, Ichiro Suzuki is closing in on a big name and a famous number.  —  Suzuki had three of Miami's season-high 19 hits and the Marlins trounced the San Diego Padres 13-4 on Monday night.

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 …

Mixed results for Cubs' pitching staff in 4-1 loss to Nationals  —  Photos from the game at Nationals Park on June 13, 2016.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  For five innings Monday night, Kyle Hendricks nearly matched zeros with the Washington Nationals' dominating ace Max Scherzer.

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.

Oklahoma dog undergoes emergency surgery after swallowing Gorilla Glue  —  Warning: The story below contains graphic images.  Viewer discretion is advised.  —  OKLAHOMA CITY - One Oklahoma dog underwent emergency surgery after she swallowed Gorilla Glue.  —  Krystal Wilson is thankful …

Next Slide  —  Michael Lorenzen firmly believes a tough start will make him tougher.  In making his season debut Monday in a rehabilitation stint for the Louisville Bats, the 24-year-old showed just how tough he might be.  —  The Cincinnati Reds right-hander threw one inning in the Bats' 7-1 victory …

Mets must trade for Jonathan Lucroy — even if it means giving up Zack Wheeler  —  If they so choose, the Mets have at least two more years with their full complement of celebrated starting pitchers, perhaps even at their most dominant as a group with Zack Wheeler returning soon from Tommy John surgery.

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 …

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.