Dodgers to renovate stadium, add Koufax statue  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced plans for a $100 million renovation project that will modernize their ballpark ahead of next year's All-Star Game, an ambitious undertaking that will feature a new center-field plaza …

The Giants are on greatest tear in 18 years.  But is it enough to keep ace Madison Bumgarner?  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The fans flocked to Oracle Park on Tuesday night ready to celebrate the fabulous career of Madison Bumgarner, believing it might be his final time in a San Francisco Giants' home uniform.

Robinson Cano, Better Than Vintage, Hits 3 Homers in Mets' Win  —  The Mets have clung tightly to the hope that Robinson Cano's stardom will return.  He is signed through 2023, so perhaps they have no other choice.  —  “He's always going to be able to hit,” Manager Mickey Callaway said before batting practice Tuesday.

Rosenthal's trade deadline notebook: the latest on J.D. Martinez, Kirby Yates, Marcus Stroman, Yasiel Puig, and more  —  It's doubtful the Red Sox will sell when they're 10 games over .500, two games out in the American League wild-card race and talented enough to defend their World Series title.

Joey Gallo likely headed back to IL, could miss a month with possible hamate bone issue  —  SEATTLE - The Rangers are concerned Joey Gallo may have fractured the hamate bone in his right hand, an injury that would require surgery and likely cost him all of August.

Dee Gordon placed on injured list due to quad strain  —  The Mariners announced on Tuesday that second baseman  —  Dee Gordon has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left quad.  Infielder Tim Lopes was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and pitcher Parker Markel was designated for assignment.

Yankees Place Gary Sanchez On Injured List  —  The Yankees announced Wednesday that they've placed catcher Gary Sanchez on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left groin.  Catcher Kyle Higashioka is up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in his place.

Velasquez sharp as Phillies blank Tigers 4-0  —  DETROIT (AP) — Vince Velasquez pitched impressively into the sixth inning and the  —  Detroit Tigers 4-0 Wednesday to finish a quick two-game sweep.  —  The Phillies won the series opener 3-2 in 15 innings in a game that ended shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.

Twins Designate Blake Parker For Assignment  —  The Twins announced that they've designated right-hander Blake Parker for assignment.  His spot on the roster will go to veteran righty Carlos Torres, who signed a minor league contract last month and will have his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester.

Nationals' Scherzer on track for Thursday return  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals ace Max Scherzer is expected to return from the injured list Thursday.  —  “He felt good today,” manager Davey Martinez said of Scherzer, who threw a bullpen session Monday prior to the opener of a four-game series between …

Aaron Hicks Caps Yankees' Wild Win With Diving Game-Ending Grab in 10th Inning  —  The madness began with New York's five-run eighth inning and ended with five lead changes or ties in the final three innings.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Aaron Hicks made a game-saving catch in center field for the final …

Laureano's double in 11th lifts A's over Astros 4-3  —  Matt Olson hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning and  —  Ramon Laureano added a ground-rule RBI double with one out in the 11th, giving the  —  Houston Astros on Tuesday night.  —  It was tied at 3-3 when Olson singled off Collin McHugh …

Braves won't say never with long-shot Darren O'Day appearance  —  The Braves haven't ruled out reliever Darren O'Day pitching this season, even if it's a long shot.  —  O'Day, acquired alongside Kevin Gausman in a trade with the Orioles last July, has yet to appear in a game with the Braves.