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.

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 …

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.

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.

Yan Gomes' grand slam helps Cleveland Indians rally past Kansas City Royals, 6-4  —  The Indians lead the American League with eight grand slams and Gomes' blast was their second in two nights.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Yan Gomes hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied …

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 …

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 …

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.

White Sox try to ride momentum versus Reds  —  The slumping Chicago White Sox are playing a team that didn't give up on its season despite a terrible start, so maybe they decided that was a pretty good strategy to adopt.  —  The White Sox could have easily given up on their Tuesday night game …

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.

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 …

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 …