Ballbug: Rockies' Senzatela returns as starter vs. Giants (Jack Etkin/UPI)

Trade talk of Reds pitcher Matt Harvey to Yankees brings more trolling of Cincinnati — Matt Harvey pitched 5.2 scoreless innings in an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. He talked about the rain delay that ended his outing early and how he's gained confidence in his recent outings.

Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:

Reds' bright future has SI writer predicting ‘mid-2019 bandwagon hop’ — The Cincinnati Reds' success since a nightmarish 3-18 start to the season has a Sports Illustrated writer considering positioning himself for “a mid-2019 bandwagon hop.” — “You've got to give this team a lot of credit …

Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Hunter Greene to represent Dayton Dragons, Reds at All-Star Futures Game

Discussion: Red Reporter

Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com: Michael Lorenzen needs more at-bats, Intentional Talk co-hosts Rose and Millar agree

Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Report: Nats' trade talk with Reds may involve Matt Harvey, Raisel Iglesias

Discussion: Bleacher Report, New York Post and Federal Baseball

Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:

Pace of Manny trade talks accelerates; an unlikely All-Star; deadline market is flooded; more notes — As Manny Machado's world turns: — *The Baltimore Orioles want to act sooner rather than later, knowing they almost certainly will receive a greater return if they trade Machado …

Discussion: NESN.com, Phillies Nation, Camden Chat and The Good Phight

Discussion: Baltimore Sun, Camden Chat and School of Roch

Bob Brookover / Philly.com:
Some Orioles would look good in Phillies' red pinstripes | Extra Innings

Discussion: Camden Chat and The Good Phight

Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Manny Machado Trade Talks Have Reportedly Accelerated

Discussion: Phillies Nation and Al's Ramblings

Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:

Love yourself: Shane Bieber trusts his stuff, makes believers out of Indians — OAKLAND - Now that he has claimed a regular spot in the Cleveland Indians' rotation, Shane Bieber knows he'll get to make his third home start next Monday. — He just doesn't know which walk-up song will greet him.

Associated Press:

Francisco Lindor has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City Royals 9-3 — Corey Kluber worked six solid innings to improve his record to 12-4. — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Francisco Lindor homered twice, including a grand slam, and finished with a career-high seven RBIs …

Discussion: Royals Review, Let's Go Tribe and WKYC-TV

George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:

Detroit Tigers takeaways: How adding Jim Adduci impacts James McCann — TORONTO — It was looking really bleak, at least on paper. — After snapping an 11-game losing streak, the Detroit Tigers won the final two games of a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Discussion: MLB Baseball News …, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Bless You Boys

Detroit Free Press:

Next Slide — What happened: The Detroit Tigers lost to the Chicago Cubs, 5-3, on Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs came-from-behind to win the game with five unanswered runs. Anthony Rizzo's RBI fielder's choice in the bottom of the seventh inning proved to be the difference.

Associated Press:

LEADING OFF: Kershaw tries again for win, Realmuto on a roll — Here's a look at what's happening around the majors today: — RECOVERING ACE — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw goes for his first win in 2 1/2 months when he faces Pittsburgh in the middle game of the teams' three-game series in Los Angeles.

Pete Caldera / Daily Record:

Gleyber Torres out of Yankees lineup with hip stiffness — Yankees manager Aaron Boone talks about Gleyber Torres's condition Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera — NEW YORK - Since his arrival at Yankee Stadium in late April, Gleyber Torres hasn't spent much time on the bench.

Martin Fennelly / Tampa Bay Times:

Rays, Marlins and an idea for a Citrus Series trophy — Ah, the Citrus Series. Is there anything like Rays-Marlins in July? Well, yes, there is. They don't even hand out a trophy anymore to the season series winner, though they did when they began playing each other in 1998. — It's easy to see why.

Discussion: Fish Stripes

Jorge Castillo / Chicago Tribune:

His All-Star spot no longer in doubt, Bryce Harper will swing away in Home Run Derby — The Washington Post — Bryce Harper recently told The Washington Post he would participate in the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park later this month, but only if he made the National League All-Star team.

Discussion: Washington Post

Discussion: Washington Post and baseballmusings.com

Jack Etkin / UPI:

Rockies' Senzatela returns as starter vs. Giants — DENVER — Antonio Senzatela will join the Colorado Rockies rotation Tuesday, returning to the majors after two months at Triple-A and making his first start in the big leagues since Aug. 28. — Senzatela will take the turn of Jon Gray …

Discussion: McCovey Chronicles

Discussion: Beyond the Box Score

ESPN:

Braves activate closer Arodys Vizcaino, on DL with shoulder inflammation — The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves activated closer Arodys Vizcaino from the disabled list on Tuesday. — The right-handed reliever was placed on the DL on June 24 with inflammation in his right shoulder.

Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:

Joe Maddon calls Dexter Fowler's situation with Cardinals ‘unfortunate’ — Chicago Tribune — Manager Joe Maddon described the situation between former Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler and the Cardinals as “unfortunate” in the wake of pointed words expressed Monday by Cardinals president John Mozeliak.

Discussion: Viva El Birdos, NBCSports.com and Scoops with Danny Mac

Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:

Column: Cubs schedule quirk sets up enjoyable month of day baseball at Wrigley Field — Photos from the Cubs-Tigers game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Strange but true: The Cubs find themselves in the middle of a monthlong stretch with no night games scheduled at Wrigley Field.

ESPN:

Angels' Shohei Ohtani activated from DL, will DH in Tuesday's game — The Angels have activated Shohei Ohtani from the disabled list. He will DH in Tuesday night's game at Seattle, batting sixth. — The two-way star has been out since June 6 with a Grade 2 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament …

Steve Habel / UPI:

Astros aim to slow slide vs. rival Rangers — If the Houston Astros are heading into a two-game series against rival Texas with the idea that they'll be able to push around the rebuilding Rangers and get back on track after three straight losses, maybe it's time to think again.

Discussion: Lone Star Ball

Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:

Iowa Cubs outfielder Chris Coghlan trying to prove he belongs back in big leagues — Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982. Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time.

Associated Press:

Astros C McCann on DL for surgery on troublesome right knee — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Astros catcher Brian McCann will have surgery on the troublesome right knee that has sent him to the disabled list for the second time this season. — McCann was put on the disabled list …

ESPN:

Oakland Athletics activate Matt Chapman from DL — The Oakland Athletics activated starting third baseman Matt Chapman from the disabled list on Tuesday. — Chapman, who is hitting .250 with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs this season, was placed on the DL on June 16 with a bruised right thumb.