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 …

Six-pack for M's: Seattle wins 6th in row, 8-5 at Texas  —  Kyle Seager had a solo homer, a tiebreaking two-run triple and drove in four runs as the  —  Seattle Mariners stretched their winning streak to six games with an 8-5 victory over the  —  Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

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 …

Fight night!  Puig in middle of another Pirates-Reds brawl  —  Fight night!  Puig in middle of another Pirates-Reds brawl  —  Amir Garrett rushed the  —  Pirates' dugout and threw punches in the ninth inning, starting a brawl prolonged by Cincinnati outfielder

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.

Verlander strikes 13, leads Astros over Indians 2-0  —  Justin Verlander struck out 13 to reach double figures for the third straight start and sixth time this season, leading the  —  Cleveland Indians 2-0 on Tuesday night.  —  In a matchup of All-Stars, Verlander (14-4) outpitched

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.

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 …

Tigers top Angels 7-2 to end Zimmermann's winless streak  —  Jordan Zimmermann got his first win in 18 starts dating to last season and the  —  Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night.  —  Zimmermann (1-8) allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings to get his first victory since Sept. 5 …