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.

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 …

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.

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.

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu out of starting lineup against Reds  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night for Game 2 of their series against the Reds.  —  Abreu left in the seventh inning of Monday's 5-3 loss, an inning after he fouled a pitch off his left ankle.

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.

Yadier Molina, Torey Lovullo talk, appear to make up  —  Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo met with St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina during batting practice Monday night to patch things up after the two men nearly came to blows the last time the teams met in April.

Rockies rally to beat Bum  —  DENVER — Kyle Freeland turned in another sizzling start at Coors Field and the Colorado Rockies scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on a throwing error by shortstop Brandon Crawford to rally for a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.

Yankees seek to end slump vs. fast-rising Braves  —  NEW YORK — Hours before the Atlanta Braves took the field at Yankee Stadium, as an air conditioning vent blew cold air inside a sweltering third base dugout, manager Brian Snitker admitted he did not think the youth would come together so quickly this season.

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.

Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez can throw with either hand.  What does that say about his brain?  —  As millions have now seen in a startling replay from Saturday's Phillies game, pitcher Vince Velasquez has the rare ability to throw with either arm.  —  Is it correct to call him ambidextrous?

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.

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.

For starters: Rays at Marlins, with Yarbrough for starters  —  UPDATE, 3:23: Here is the Rays lineup, with Cron and Gomez on the bench:  —  Kiermaier cf  —  Duffy 3b  —  Bauers 1b  —  Ramos c  —  Wendle lf  —  Robertson 2b  —  Hechavarria ss  —  Smith rf  —  Yarbrough p

How the Dodgers powered their way back into contention  —  LOS ANGELES — After the midway point came and went this weekend, these were the three names atop the Los Angeles Dodgers' leaderboard for Wins Above Replacement: Max Muncy, an afterthought who spent all of last season in Triple-A …

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.

Miller's bases-loaded walk leads Brewers past Twins, 6-5  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) With the bases loaded and the game tied in the 10th inning, Brad Miller plotted his approach as he came to the plate.  —  “You just look like you're going to swing and don't swing,” Miller said.