Same old blues: Diamondbacks still can't solve Dodgers puzzle  —  The Diamondbacks are more than a third of the way into their schedule, and thus far they have looked, more often than not, like a respectable team, a club that can beat up on their subpar opponents and at least play competitively against the better ones.

The Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera problem just got worse  —  It wasn't the expected outcome for Miguel Cabrera.  —  After a weekend of second opinions, it was expected that the Detroit Tigers' star would be placed on the 10-day injured list when the team returned to Comerica Park on Tuesday night.

White Sox 2019 MLB draft picks: High school pitcher Andrew Dalquist selected in 3rd round  —  Here are the 2019 White Sox draft picks thus far.  —  We'll be updating throughout the process, all the way to Round 40 on Wednesday.  Check back for updates.  —  No. 3 (first round): Andrew Vaughn, 1B, California

Why hasn't Dallas Keuchel signed, yet?  It's complicated  —  Where do I think matters stand with Dallas Keuchel?  The key word is “think” because teams and the lefty's representative, Scott Boras, are not exactly holding hourly press briefings on the matter:  —  Even at this late date money is the key.

How Major League Baseball Adopted the Save—and Changed the Game Forever  — The save's journey into the story of Major League Baseball is not a simple one.  It involved a sports writer's suggestion, significant financial implications, constant tinkering and much more.  This is how the save got its start 50 years ago.

Strasburg 10 years later: Sizing up his trip from No. 1 to 100 wins  —  WASHINGTON — A decade later, Stephen Strasburg hit the century mark.  —  It wasn't pretty, but almost 10 years to the day after he was drafted first overall, and one day after Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman became …

Laureano, Montas help Oakland snap 5-game losing streak  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Ramon Laureano has been known primarily for his defense, but the Oakland center fielder is starting to become an offensive presence.  —  Laureano had two hits, including a home run, to extend his hitting streak …

Andrew McCutchen Out For Season With Torn ACL  —  The Phillies received a brutal injury blow Tuesday, as outfielder Andrew McCutchen was diagnosed with a torn left ACL and will miss the remainder of the season (Twitter link via The Athletic's Matt Gelb).  He sustained the injury yesterday …

Bregman, Astros beat Mariners 11-5 for 5th straight win  —  Alex Bregman had two hits and three RBIs, and seven other Astros drove in at least one run as Houston beat the Seattle Mariners 11-5 Tuesday night for its fifth stra  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Even without Jose Altuve …

Blue Jays edge powerhouse Yankees in series opener  —  Nothing like a visit from the division-leading New York Yankees to cure what has ailed the Blue Jays, if even for one evening.  —  Ice-cold Toronto defied the odds in its first meeting of the season with the red-hot Bronx Bombers …

How second-round pick Grae Kessinger caught the Astros' eye  —  SEATTLE — During batting practice, Grae Kessinger concentrates on the L-screen, that oblong-shaped net behind which a coach stands to toss pregame pitches.  His mission: mash line drives to all three parts of the field.

A record-low number of pitchers were selected in the MLB draft's first round  —  SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Pitchers took a backseat at the Major League Baseball draft.  —  On a night when a record 22 position players and nine shortstops were chosen in the first round, the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles went …

Cody Bellinger, having the greatest season in Dodgers history, wants World Series rings like his dad  —  PHOENIX — He has basked on World Series floats, waving to fans with confetti falling on his head, has three World Series rings, and still has autograph seekers leaving baseballs and bats for him and his wife at home and work.

Mets activate McNeil off IL, Cano's return TBD  —  The New York Mets activated Jeff McNeil, who was sidelined with a left hamstring strain, from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.  —  McNeil, who has started games in the outfield, at third base and at second base this season …