Kris Bryant's return from DL delayed at least until Friday  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the team's confidence level after beating the Tigers on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kris Bryant won't be cleared to return to the Cubs …

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.

Real or not?  Ohtani is back too late to save the Angels  —  Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Angels lineup at a much-needed time, with the Angels scuffling at a game over .500 and beginning a must-win series against a team they have to chase down for a playoff spot.

Under penalty, Cincinnati Reds unable to make big splash for international signing period  —  Major League Baseball's international signing period began Monday, but the Reds won't have an opportunity to make a big splash in the second year of a two-year penalty phase.

Red Sox Wrap: Boston Smacks Three Homers In 11-4 Win Over Nationals  —  The Boston Red Sox were loaded with power Tuesday night.  —  Eduardo Nunez and Xander Bogaerts each smacked three-run homers while J.D. Martinez added a two-run blast as the Sox claimed an 11-4 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

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 …

Senzatela throws 7 shutout innings, Rockies beat Giants 8-1  —  Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado, center, is congratulated by teammates Charlie Blackmon, left, and DJ LeMahieu after Arenado hit a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Stratton during the fifth inning …

What's wrong with the Nationals?  —  The Washington Nationals are not who we thought they were.  —  Coming into the season, they were widely projected to go all Fred Astaire and waltz their way to a third straight division title.  After all, the club that won 97 games last year was returning almost entirely intact.

Cincinnati Reds manager Jim Riggleman ejected after umpire told him to ‘do your job’  —  Trailing by four runs in the top of the 12th inning Tuesday, Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman attempted to signal an intentional walk from the dugout.  —  Holding up four fingers …

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.

Eflin wins again, Knapp has key hit as Phillies beat O's  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Eflin and the Phillies are on a roll.  —  Eflin pitched seven strong innings for his sixth straight victory, Andrew Knapp had the winning hit for the second straight game and Philadelphia beat …

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals … For years, defense had always come naturally to Jake Lamb.  Coming up through the minors and into his first seasons in the majors, the Diamondbacks' third baseman was generally regarded as a solid - and potentially above-average - defender.

Jose Bautista gives Mets advice during return to Toronto as veteran continues to prove valuable in clubhouse  —  TORONTO — Hours before batting practice, Jose Bautista was wandering around the outfield at the Rogers Centre.  —  The veteran outfielder had prowled the nooks and crannies …

MLB: Wade LeBlanc gets an extension  —  The Seattle Mariners announced Tuesday that they are extending the contract of left-hander Wade LeBlanc through 2019.  —  According to reports, LeBlanc, 33, will be paid $2.75 million next season.  —  LeBlanc is 4-0 with a 3.19 earned-run average after beating the Angels 4-1 on Tuesday.

Rangers Reaction: Enjoy the enjoyable even if your team stinks  —  ARLINGTON  —  Negative Nellies never turn down a chance to look on the dark side.  Especially a certain segment of fans.  —  Case in point: Tuesday night.  —  The last-place Rangers were facing the first-place Astros at Globe Life Park.

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.