Top News:
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers find some offense, but lose fourth straight, 6-3 in Pittsburgh — 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.
RELATED:
Associated Press:
McCutchen, Kuhl lift Pirates over reeling Tigers 6-3 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — The first RBIs of Chad Kuhl's major league career came at the end of a sequence that mirrored the Pittsburgh Pirates' yo-yo season: one ugly moment quickly followed by something considerably more effective.
Discussion:
Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Felix Hernandez out 3-4 weeks for playoff hopeful Mariners — OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In the midst of the AL wild card chase, the Seattle Mariners will be without starter Felix Hernandez for three to four weeks because of bursitis in his right shoulder. — General manager Jerry Dipoto gave the update on Hernandez on Tuesday.
RELATED:
UPI:
Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez out 3-4 weeks with shoulder bursitis — The Seattle Mariners suffered a big blow Tuesday when it was revealed right-hander Felix Hernandez will miss 3-to-4 weeks with bursitis in his pitching shoulder. — Hernandez was scratched from his Saturday start …
Discussion:
Athletics Nation
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Molina's HR in fourth snaps scoreless tie — KANSAS CITY • Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, robbed of a hit by slick-fielding Kansas City shortstop Alcides Escobar in the second inning, rectified that matter in the fourth inning of a scoreless game Tuesday night.
RELATED:
John Smallwood / Philly.com:
Sports Tonight: The Atlanta Braves, and 146 candles
Sports Tonight: The Atlanta Braves, and 146 candles
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Talking Chop and Philly.com
Associated Press:
Rangers sell Ernesto Frieri to Seattle for $1 — NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Ernesto Frieri was sold by the Texas Rangers to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday for $1. — Signed by the Rangers as a minor league free agent on June 15, the 32-year-old was 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA in six relief appearances for Texas.
Discussion:
Bleacher Report
RELATED:
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Ernesto Frieri
Mariners Acquire Ernesto Frieri
Discussion:
Lookout Landing, MLB on Yahoo! Sports, FanRag Sports and Lone Star Ball
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Mets offense leads way with three home runs as Chris Flexen shines in win over Rangers — The Mets were Flexen their muscles on Tuesday night. — Three early home runs helped power 23-year-old righthander Chris Flexen to his first major-league victory as the Mets topped the Rangers, 5-4.
RELATED:
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Instant Replay: Another Joey Gallo blast one of few highlights in loss to Mets — Instant replay and observations from the Rangers' 5-4 loss to the New York Mets Tuesday night at Citi Field: — What you need to know: There are eight teams in the majors who began Tuesday at least nine games below .500.
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Fox Sports:
Yankees demoted Montgomery to limit the rookie's innings — TORONTO (AP) New York Yankees rookie Jordan Montgomery was demoted to the minor leagues in an attempt to limit his innings. — New York acquired Sonny Gray and Jaime Garcia ahead of the July 31 trade deadline …
RELATED:
ESPN:
Yunel Escobar sidelined 2-3 weeks with strained right oblique — The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that third baseman Yunel Escobar has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right oblique and will be sidelined approximately two to three weeks. — Escobar will be placed on the 10-day disabled list, the team said.
RELATED:
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
CC Sabathia struggles early, hurts knee as Yankees fail to rally in 4-2 loss to Blue Jays — TORONTO — CC Sabathia received another quick hook. — This one was certainly deserving. — Sabathia didn't have it from the start, lasting just three innings and giving up a pair of two-run homers …
Discussion:
Pinstripe Alley
RELATED:
Justin Tasch / New York Daily News:
Matt Harvey throws live batting practice as right-hander gets closer to making rehab start — After throwing live batting practice to Brandon Nimmo from the Citi Field mound Tuesday afternoon for the first time since being shut down nearly two months ago, Matt Harvey said he likely will make a rehab start …
RELATED:
Kevin Santo / USA Today:
Matt Harvey throws live batting practice, nears return to the Mets
Matt Harvey throws live batting practice, nears return to the Mets
Discussion:
Elite Sports NY
Fox Sports:
Red Sox activate Pedroia — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Boston Red Sox have activated Dustin Pedroia, who will be in the lineup as a designated hitter for Tuesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. — The 33-year-old second baseman was placed on the 10-day disabled list on August 1 …
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Royals bring back Cuthbert from DL, send Torres to Triple-A — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals reinstated Cheslor Cuthbert from the disabled list and optioned fellow infielder Ramon Torres to Triple-A Omaha before their game Tuesday night against St. Louis. — Cuthbert had been out with a sprained left wrist.
RELATED:
Fox Sports:
Rockies honor Baylor by hanging manger's jersey in dugout — CLEVELAND (AP) Don Baylor's one-of-a-kind presence was again with the Colorado Rockies. — Baylor, the team's first manager who died Monday after a lengthy battle with cancer, was honored Tuesday night as the Rockies hung …
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports
Sporting News:
Joe West suspended after calling Adrian Beltre ‘biggest complainer’ in MLB — Joe West has been suspended for three games by MLB after calling Adrian Beltre the ‘biggest’ complainer in the game in a USA Today article. — West, who recently umpired his 5,000th career game …
Discussion:
MLB on Yahoo! Sports, baseballmusings.com, Lone Star Ball and FanRag Sports
Associated Press:
Indians' Brantley sprains right ankle against Rockies — CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star left fielder Michael Brantley sprained his right ankle and left Tuesday night's game against Colorado in the fifth inning. — Brantley limped off the field and had to be helped down the dugout steps.
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
Arizona Republic:
This is a big problem. — The Dodgers are on a historic roll. They arrived in Arizona with 44 wins in their past 51 games. They've lost to only one team since July 4, dropping three games to the Braves. They have a devastating collection of young stars, the best pitcher in Major League Baseball …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Zach Eflin comes back strong as Phillies beat Braves — ATLANTA — Pitching coach Bob McClure walked to the mound on Tuesday night in what appeared to be simply a tactic to stall the game and allow the relievers time to warm up. Zach Eflin was in trouble and seemed to be at the end …
Zach Buchanan / Cincinnati.com:
Raisel Iglesias' velo is down, but that's by design — Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias has had only three outings in August, but a seemingly alarming trend has developed since the month began. His fastball, which averaged nearly 98 mph in July, now is sitting between 94 and 95.