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.

Cubs, Brian Matusz Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Cubs have signed free-agent lefty Brian Matusz to a minor league contract, reports Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune (via Twitter).  The longtime Orioles southpaw was recently traded from Baltimore to Atlanta alongside a Competitive Balance Draft Pick in a salary dump deal.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.