Blue Jays Designate Nick Kingham For Assignment  —  The Blue Jays announced on Thursday that they've designated right-hander Nick Kingham for assignment.  His spot on the active roster will go to lefty Thomas Pannone, who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will start today's game.

Injury update on Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay indicates ‘slight biceps soreness’  —  Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay won't pitch in the Futures Game.  But he's still excited about attending it.  —  CONNECT  —  Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay left Wednesday's game with what appears to be a bicep injury.

Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith break out big guns for late game rally  —  By the time Pete Alonso busted out of his post-Home Run Derby slump, the Mets were well on their way to a 14-4 win over the Twins.  The rookie mashed a two-run, 474-foot bomb into the middle of the third deck …

Royals hold off White Sox 6-5 to sweep 4-game series  —  Jorge Soler homered in a five-run third inning and the  —  Kansas City Royals stayed hot Thursday, completing a four-game sweep of the  —  Chicago White Sox with a 6-5 win.  —  Ian Kennedy gave up a run in the ninth …

Anderson's hit in 9th lifts Marlins past Padres 4-3  —  Brian Anderson doubled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the  —  Miami Marlins earned their first walkoff victory of the year by beating the  —  San Diego Padres 4-3 on Thursday.  —  The score was 3-all when

Twins Designate Matt Magill For Assignment  —  The Twins have designated right-hander Matt Magill for assignment, as per a team press release.  Righty Kohl Stewart has been called up from Triple-A to take Magill's roster spot.  —  Magill has been a solid, if unspectacular …

Cardinals Sign Rookie Jalen Thompson, Cut Desmond Harrison  —  Jalen Thompson was originally expecting to be reporting to Washington State's training camp in early August.  —  Instead, the safety was in Tempe Wednesday, arriving with the rest of the Cardinals rookies and signing …

Drew Smyly Elects Free Agency  —  Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has opted out of his minor league contract with the Brewers, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports (on Twitter).  Smyly had signed a minor league pact with Milwaukee back on July 1 after being cut loose from the Rangers.

Former Cards pitcher Ernie Broglio — of the Brock-for-Broglio trade — dies at 83  —  Ernie Broglio tied for the National League lead in victories in 1960 when he won 21 for the Cardinals in his second big-league season.  The righthander also won 18 for the 1963 Cardinals team which challenged for …

Hector Neris, Noe Ramirez Receive 3-Game Suspensions  —  5:03pm: Angels righty Noe Ramirez has also been suspended for a trio of contests after also being deemed to have thrown at the head of a hitter.  In his case, he went after Jake Marisnick in apparent retribution for the outfielder's own recent actions …