Cubs hope plan for Yu Darvish's return becomes clearer after bullpen session  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' plan for Yu Darvish's return could become clearer after he throws a bullpen session Wednesday.  —  “There's the potential to come off (the 10-day disabled list) or move it back,” manager Joe Maddon said.

New York Yankees' offense, Luis Severino lead win over the Phillies  —  Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera  —  PHILADELPHIA - Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge had the fans “oohing” and “aah-ing” during Tuesday's batting practice, taking turns launching baseballs at Citizens Bank Park.

Cincinnati Reds manager Jim Riggleman loses some sleep over his decision to bunt with Scooter Gennett  —  ATLANTA - Reds manager Jim Riggleman says the decision to have Scooter Gennett bunt Monday night in the 10th inning made for a rough night.  —  Riggleman did so knowing the Atlanta Braves …

What Sandy Alderson news means for Mets' trade plans and future  —  The most important battle now is not to rise in the NL East or debate the pros and cons of trading Jacob deGrom.  —  Sandy Alderson announced he is taking a leave of absence to again concentrate on his health.

Longtime Cubs clubhouse attendant Yosh Kawano, ‘the king of Wrigley Field,’ dies at 97  —  Former Cubs clubhouse manager Yosh Kawano poses for a portrait at the Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 in Los Angeles.  Kawano died Monday, June 25, 2018.  He was 97.

Astros hoping to turn luck around vs. Blue Jays  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros enjoyed their share of luck and made some of their own during their 12-game winning streak, but on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays, they tasted regression.  —  Well, at least right fielder George Springer did.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Miami Marlins … MIAMI - It seems that opponents facing Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Godley must have seen the 2012 Clint Eastwood movie, “Trouble with the Curve,” because he continued to tantalize NL batters with his trademark spiked-curveball in a 5-3 victory over Miami Tuesday night.

Next Slide  —  Detroit — Now comes the fretting.  —  This losing streak is a doozy.  And it could soon get ugly if Tigers starters can't dig deeper into games, if closers can't close, and if runs galore aren't somehow pushed across by an offense that isn't exactly loaded with All-Stars.

Rangers place 1B Ronald Guzman on 7-day concussion DL  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed first baseman Ronald Guzman on the seven-day concussion disabled list and recalled utilityman Ryan Rua from Triple-A Round Rock.  —  The Rangers made the move Tuesday …

Rays pull out odd 1-0 win over Nationals  —  ST. PETERSBURG - The Rays pulled off a fifth straight win on Tuesday, beating the Nationals 1-0 as Nathan Eovaldi out-dueled Max Scherzer.  —  And they did it with a twist, moving lefty pitcher Jose Alvarado to first base for one batter in the ninth …

Peralta shines as Brewers down Royals, 5-1  —  Freddy Peralta pitched seven dazzling innings and combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the  —  Milwaukee Brewers beat the visiting Kansas City Royals 5-1 Tuesday night at Miller Park.  —  In his fourth career start, Peralta …

Phillies reliever Pat Neshek makes second rehab appearance, pitching an inning at Reading  —  READING - Phillies righthander Pat Neshek, sidelined all season with a forearm injury, made his second rehab appearance Tuesday for double-A Reading in a game against the Erie Seawolves at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Brewers place OF Lorenzo Cain on 10-day DL with groin strain  —  The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Lorenzo Cain on the 10-day disabled list with a left groin strain.  —  Cain exited Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals with groin tightness and hasn't played since.

Angels' Mike Trout says finger improving, hopes to play field ‘in a few days’  —  Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout threw Tuesday — the first time he's done that in a week — and reported improvement in his sprained right index finger.  —  However, Trout again did not play center field Tuesday night …

Even without Robinson Cano, the Mariners look like baseball's most fascinating team  —  The Washington Post  —  There may be better teams in baseball than the Seattle Mariners, including one notable, highly decorated example looming atop their own division.

Harvey has another strong start as Reds beat Braves, 5-3  —  Matt Harvey pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning, earning back-to-back wins for the first time this season and leading the  —  Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over the  —  Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

Gabe Kapler isn't God, and the Phillies bullpen has few good options |  Mike Sielski  —  In the beginning, there was a closer, and the closer was Hector Neris, and Gabe saw it was good and said it was good.  —  It's important to remember this, now that the Phillies' bullpen and Gabe Kapler's use …

Mets, Pirates clear benches after slide at second base  —  Benches briefly cleared during the eighth inning of the Mets-Pirates game on Tuesday night when Mets RHP Jeurys Familia took issue with a slide at second base.  —  Pittsburgh's Josh Harrison slid into second base when Asdrubal Cabrera was standing at the bag.