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,” …

What does Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene's prognosis mean for his trade value?  —  The Detroit Tigers received good news on the Shane Greene injury front on Friday.  —  An MRI scan on Greene's right shoulder showed no structural damage, only inflammation which manager Ron Gardenhire termed …

MLB Reinstates Jenrry Mejia For 2019 Season  —  Major League Baseball announced today that Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia will be reinstated for the 2019 season.  He had previously been banned following a third positive PED test.  —  Mejia, who is now 28 years of age, last pitched in the majors in 2015.

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.

Carlos Carrasco activated off Indians' DL for Friday's game against the Athletics  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have activated Carlos Carrasco from the disabled list to make his first start since June 16.  —  The right-hander's return gets Cleveland closer to full strength …

Yankees' Tanaka to return to mound Tuesday  —  TORONTO - Masahiro Tanaka will make his return from the disabled list on Tuesday against the Orioles, Aaron Boone said.  Tanaka has been out since June 8 after injuring both of his hamstrings.  He started Wednesday in Triple-A Scranton …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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?

Stunned Marlins try to regroup vs. Nationals  —  WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals will try to build off an historic win when they host the Miami Marlins on Friday night.  —  Washington fell behind Miami 9-0 in the top of the fourth inning Thursday night but rallied for an improbable 14-12 victory …

Mets rock Rays on Bautista's walk-off grand slam  —  Jose Bautista crushed a walk-off grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning Friday night to lift the  —  Tampa Bay Rays at Citi Field.  —  The Mets have won two straight — only their third winning streak of two games or more since a nine-game winning streak ended Apr. 13.

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?

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 …