Keon Broxton drives in go-ahead run, Brewers top Cardinals  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keon Broxton drove in the go-ahead run and saved a run with a leaping catch, Matt Garza made a strong start in his return from the disabled list, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Granderson homers, Mets rally from 5 down to beat Rockies  —  DENVER (AP) — The New York Mets weren't fazed by a big early deficit on Wednesday night.  —  Remember, things can change in a hurry in the thin air of Coors Field.  —  Curtis Granderson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning …

Sonny Gray pumps up Yankees fans in The Players' Tribune before debut: 'I'm a competitor'  —  Thursday's forecast is Sonny for the Yankees with their new starter set to make his highly-anticipated Bombers debut in Cleveland.  —  But before he steps onto the mound, Sonny Gray took the opportunity …

Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer placed on 10-day disabled list  —  We look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' trade that sent Justin Wilson and Alex Avila to the Chicago Cubs - third baseman Jeimer Candelario, a Top-100 prospect who's close to being MLB-ready.  By Brian Manzullo, DFP.

Chris Sale ‘mapped out’ to pitch in all three remaining Yankees series  —  BOSTON — Chris Sale shouldn't get too used to the extra rest the Boston Red Sox are giving him this week.  —  Not with three series coming up against the New York Yankees.  —  The Red Sox are being careful …

Paul Goldschmidt has first 3-homer game in D-backs' win over Cubs … CHICAGO — Paul Goldschmidt snapped a tie in the ninth inning with his third long homer of the game, and the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled out a rain-delayed 10-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

Phillies have extra cash to spend on international market  —  The Phillies added six minor leaguers last week in the series of trades they made before the July 31 trade deadline.  But just as important could be the extra money the team acquired to spend on the international market.

Joe Maddon won't hold Cubs back in upcoming series vs. Nationals  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon on Alex Avila, the upcoming schedule and the Nationals.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  With the Dodgers 12 games ahead of their closest competitor …

Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton robs home run for last out … The Miami Marlins were in no danger of losing to the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning Wednesday, but Giancarlo Stanton still ended the game with a dramatic catch.  —  Miami led Washington 7- with two outs in the bottom …

Are Nationals ready for October?  Who cares?  Enjoy the daily drama they are now.  —  The Nationals' Bryce Harper walks in the dugout during a game against the Marlins on Aug. 2, 2017.  —  The Washington Post  —  Anyone who doesn't love watching regular-season Nationals games this year …

Jacob deGrom, who was ‘rattled’ after hitting opponent in the face last outing, says he'll be fine for Mets on Friday  —  Jacob deGrom admitted he was rattled in his last start after hitting Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger in the face with a 95 mph fastball.  Haniger suffered a “small,” nasal fracture and a mild concussion.

Brewers Outright Wily Peralta, Kirk Nieuwenhuis  —  The Brewers announced today that right-hander Wily Peralta and outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis have both cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs.  —  The 28-year-old Peralta was designated for assignment on Saturday …

Preview: Twins vs. Rangers  —  MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Twins left home for a West Coast trip, they believed they were in the thick of the playoff race and were nearing a trade for starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from the Atlanta Braves.  —  Minnesota returns to Target Field …

Yoan Moncada will return for White Sox while Willy Garcia will miss at least a month  —  Rookie second baseman Yoan Moncada will return for the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night in Boston, but outfielder Willy Garcia has been diagnosed with a fractured right jaw and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, the team announced Thursday.

Should last-place Giants join A's in rebuilding?  —  After 2½ seasons of pretending to contend, the Oakland Athletics have committed to a full rebuild.  —  Some San Francisco Giants fans are starting to wish their club would take that step.  —  A four-game home-and-home set between …

Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall: (Arizona) is our home, this is where we want to be  —  The Diamondbacks have made headlines in recent days not for their play on the field- which has been inconsistent of late- but for their complaints about Chase Field - which have been fairly consistent in the last year.