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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Rockies Designate Seunghwan Oh For Assignment, Select Yonder Alonso  —  The Rockies have selected the contract of veteran first baseman Yonder Alonso from Triple-A, per a club announcement.  In order to clear roster space, Colorado optioned right-hander Yency Almonte to Triple-A and designated right-hander Seunghwan Oh for assignment.

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 …

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.