MLB.com's Duquette: Reds' Gennett, Iglesias among 10 top trade targets  —  A pair of Cincinnati Reds - second baseman Scooter Gennett and closer Raisel Iglesias - are among 10 of “the likeliest to receive considerable attention given where contending clubs' needs stand today,” …

Zimmermann hammered on second pitch, stellar for next 94 vs. Rangers  —  What happened: The Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers, 3-1, Friday night.  It was a poor start for the Tigers as Jordan Zimmerman gave up a home run on the second pitch of the game.

On the NY Yankees radar, J.A. Happ set to give them a close-up look on Saturday  —  TORONTO - J.A. Happ starts against the Yankees on Saturday afternoon, fully aware that he might be joining them before the July 31 trade deadline.  —  The fourth-place Blue Jays will sift through trade scenarios …

MLB: Cubs prospect Oscar De La Cruz gets 80-game drug suspension  —  Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Oscar De La Cruz has been suspended 80 games under Major League Baseball's drug program.  —  The commissioner's office said Friday that the 23-year-old right-hander tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic and masking agent.

Arizona Diamondbacks try to reverse luck against San Diego Padres  —  PHOENIX — For the first time this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks had their projected big four in the lineup Thursday, although that did not keep the San Diego Padres from winning the first contest of a four-game series.

Detroit Tigers prospects Matt Manning, Dawel Lugo to play in Futures Game  —  The Detroit Tigers are sending two players to the All-Star Futures Game this season.  —  Right-hander Matt Manning will pitch for the United States team and second baseman Dawel Lugo will play for the World team …

Indians Acquire James Hoyt  —  The Indians announced that they have acquired righty James Hoyt from the Astros.  Houston will receive minor-leaguer Tommy DeJuneas in return.  —  Hoyt will head to Triple-A on optional assignment.  He will occupy the 40-man roster spot that was created when George Kontos was designated for assignment.

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out of lineup against Astros  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the Astros series after being hit by a pitch in his left forearm during Thursday's game.  —  Leury Garcia will start at short in Anderson's place.

Arizona Diamondbacks draft history: First round picks … The Diamondbacks will not sign their top pick, infielder Matt McLain, sources confirmed Friday, and instead will receive a compensatory pick in next year's draft.  —  Details remain sketchy, but it appears the club did not meet McLain's demands …

A July 4th attendance boom and MLB's next big thing  —  How was your Fourth of July?  What did you do?  I'm curious because, after all, it's the heart of summer and most of you had the day off, and in today's world, there are countless ways to spend leisure time.  —  You know what a heck of a lot of people did Wednesday?

Goldeyes makes series of roster moves  —  Goldeyes' manager Rick Forney continues to work overtime in an attempt to help stabilize his roster.  —  Winnipeg totaled six roster moves prior to Thursday's series-opener at Fargo-Moorhead, including the additions of shortstop JJ Gould and right-handed pitcher Pete Perez.

Kris Bryant's shoulder discomfort might linger after he returns from DL, Joe Maddon says  —  Photos from the Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kris Bryant managed through the pain of a sprained left pinkie for nearly the entire second half of 2017 …

Rays journal: Ex-USF ace Shane McClanahan signs  —  NEW YORK — A change of mind during discussions late Thursday led to a deadline day deal for USF LHP Shane McClanahan and the Rays.  —  The No. 31 overall pick signed for just about slot value at $2,230,100 to start his pro career rather …

Epstein says Cubs won't rush Darvish, Bryant near return  —  CHICAGO — Theo Epstein says Yu Darvish is feeling better and he is optimistic the Japanese right-hander will make a “solid contribution” this season.  —  But the Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations stopped short …

Umpires rally around Sanford peer after infection costs him his legs  —  Randy Harvey, a renowned umpire who has called games for more than 3 decades in college and the major leagues, had both his legs amputated after a mysterious illness that doctors still haven't determined the source.

Cardinals hit 3 HRs to back Weaver in Cardinals' 11-2 win  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) St. Louis pitcher Luke Weaver flirted with perfection, had to overcome a little frustration, and settled for domination.  —  The Cardinals' offense was pretty good, too.  —  Weaver pitched two-hit ball …

If Mets don't deal Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard, they need to go all in on Manny Machado  —  The three-headed front office of the Mets envisions attempting to pull off a quick turnaround ahead of the trade deadline, rather than a prolonged rebuild.  —  That certainly flies in the face of the …

Reds' Lorenzen would ‘absolutely’ participate in Home Run Derby at MLB All-Star Game  —  Would Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who hit three home runs in a week in late June and has homered five times in 60 career at-bats for Cincinnati, participate in the Home Run Derby on July 16 if invited?

Nationals' Davey Martinez: Stephen Strasburg ‘looks really good’  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg is getting close to returning.  —  The Washington Nationals hurler, out since June 8 with shoulder inflammation, threw 50 pitches during a simulated game Friday afternoon at Nationals Park.