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.

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.

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 …

Rays Designate Ian Gibaut For Assignment, Place Yandy Diaz On IL  —  The Rays announced that they've designated right-hander Ian Gibaut for assignment.  His spot on the roster will go to third baseman Matt Duffy, who has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

Turner hits for 2nd cycle, Nationals rout Rockies 11-1  —  Trea Turner hit his second career cycle,  —  Stephen Strasburg earned his major league-leading 13th win and the  —  Colorado Rockies 11-1 Tuesday night.  —  Turner led off the first inning with homer, singled in the second and tripled leading off the fifth.

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 …

Reported trade interest in White Sox relievers no shock, but is a deadline deal likely?  —  White Sox relievers is not surprising.  —  The White Sox have some good relievers and don't appear destined for a playoff race in 2019.  Teams that do have the look of contenders can always use relief help.

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.

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 …

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 …

Cubs Select Tim Collins  —  The Cubs announced that they've selected the contract of lefty reliever Tim Collins from Triple-A Iowa.  Right-hander Alec Mills was optioned down to make room on the active roster.  Chicago had an open spot on its 40-man roster.

With trade deadline looming, Giles sees what's coming for Jays and would love to stay  —  Ken Giles peers into the Blue Jays future and likes what he envisions.  —  It's one reason why there's probably going to be some disappointment on his part if, as many expect, he is traded prior to the July 31 deadline.

Skidding Rangers can't solve Gonzales as Mariners roll, 7-3  —  Marco Gonzales gave up a run in the first inning in part due to a fan.  He gave up four singles in five batters to open the second and was immediately in a bases-loaded jam.  —  “For me, I'd rather have that early in the game …