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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.