Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres … The best-case scenario did not present itself for the Diamondbacks on Friday.  With a signing deadline come and gone, they were unable to lock up their first-round pick, infielder Matt McLain, who instead will honor his commitment to UCLA.

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,” …

Aaron Boone not yet considering pulling Sonny Gray from rotation  —  TORONTO — Sonny Gray will get at least one more chance to show he deserves to keep his place in New York's rotation, though the Yankees are growing increasingly concerned about the struggling right-hander.

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson doesn't think hit-by-pitch was related to April fracas with Astros  —  Tim Anderson has his wrist checked by White Sox trainer Herm Schneider and manager Rick Renteria against the Astros on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Houston.  (Eric Christian Smith/AP)  —  Chicago Tribune

Tickets for tonight's Cleveland Indians game vs. the Oakland Athletics are SOLD OUT  —  The Tribe currently leads the American League Central division by 11 1/2 games, and seats are still available for the rest of this current 10-game homestand  —  Cleveland is still recovering …

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.

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 …

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 …

Phillies climb atop NL East with blowout win over Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Gabe Kapler will seek out one of his players, relay a message he wants the entire team to hear, and then watch it spread through the clubhouse.  —  Before Friday's 17-5 romp over the Pirates, the Phillies manager …

Cubs' Willson Contreras floored by support in NL All-Star voting  —  Cubs catcher Willson Contreras celebrates scoring a run against the Reds on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Wrigley Field.  (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Regardless of the final results …

Indians reliever Andrew Miller progressing, but won't pitch before All-Star break  —  CLEVELAND — Andrew Miller won't help the Indians until after the All-Star break.  —  The excellent late-inning reliever, who pushed Cleveland through the postseason in 2016, has made progress …

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 …

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.

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 …

Brewers make five-run inning hold, edge Braves  —  Jesus Aguilar in a five-run third inning and hung on to beat the visiting  —  Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Friday at Miller Park, extending its winning streak to five games.  —  Saladino hit a two-run homer, his fourth, and Aguilar delivered a three-run shot …

Ronald Acuña exits game with left groin tightness  —  Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Friday's game against the  —  Brewers after sustaining a groin injury in the seventh inning.  With the bases loaded and no outs, Acuña chopped the ball back toward third base, where it was ruled an infield single after

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?

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?