The Indians are getting tempted; Zack Wheeler's fit with the Astros; the market for Edwin Díaz  —  The Indians are getting tempted.  —  A source with knowledge of the team's discussions said the team on Monday experienced “a definite uptick in the interest level” in Trevor Bauer.

Red Sox's main Deadline focus is bullpen (source)  —  A week ago, there were rumblings that the Red Sox might become sellers if their week against the Rays and Yankees went poorly.  A 5-2 week - which included three wins in four games against the Yankees - has had the reverse effect …

Cubs Acquire David Phelps  —  The Cubs have added another fresh face to the bullpen, announced Tuesday that they've acquired right-handed reliever David Phelps and cash from the Blue Jays in exchange for minor league right-hander Thomas Hatch.  Chicago moved Xavier Cedeno to the 60 …

Nationals put ace Scherzer back on 10-day IL  —  WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer is back on the 10-day injured list, unwelcome news for the Washington Nationals as they push for a wild-card berth and try to catch the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.  —  The Nationals announced Monday that Scherzer …

Detroit Tigers to promote Jake Rogers to big leagues  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jake Rogers, the Detroit Tigers' catcher of the future, is set to become the team's catcher of the present.  —  The Tigers will promote Rogers to the major leagues on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels …

Braves Acquire Chris Martin  —  The Braves added a new arm to their late-inning relief mix in advance of tomorrow's trade deadline, announcing the acquisition of right-hander Chris Martin from the Rangers on Tuesday evening.  Atlanta will send left-hander Kolby Allard to Texas in return.

Someone fired gun into air, bullet lands in right field of Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, hitting boy in leg, IronPigs officials say  —  Before the start of Saturday night's IronPigs game, about 100-15 guests, many of them children, took to the field of Coca-Cola Park in Allentown to take part …

Maddon: Fans Have ‘No Idea’ About Bullpen Decisions  —  “When it doesn't work out, that doesn't mean it was wrong,” Joe Maddon says.  —  (670 The Score) Amid some criticism about his recent bullpen decisions, Cubs manager Joe Maddon pushed back at the tendency of outsiders to judge his choices based on the end result.

Phillies Move Zach Eflin To Bullpen  —  The Phillies are sending right-hander Zach Eflin from the rotation to the bullpen, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.  Eflin will “most likely” back up current rotation members Jake Arrieta and Vince Velasquez, though the Phillies …

Slumping Davis hits go-ahead homer as O's stun Padres 8-5  —  Chris Davis hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to snap an 0-for-18 slump, and the  —  Baltimore Orioles rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the  —  San Diego Padres 8-5 on Tuesday.  —  Davis connected off

Cardinals Claim Adalberto Mejia  —  The Cardinals announced that they've claimed left-hander Adalberto Mejia off waivers from the Angels.  Infielder Jedd Gyorko was moved from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL in a corresponding 40-man roster move.  St. Louis also announced the previously reported demotion …

Brewers acquire pitcher Jordan Lyles from Pirates  —  Milwaukee Brewers.  —  Milwaukee acquired the 28-year-old right-hander from Pittsburgh on Monday for pitching prospect Cody Ponce.  —  Lyles was 1-0 with a 3.31 ERA in 11 appearances for the Brewers late last season, helping Milwaukee win the NL Central.