What we're hearing about the Tigers' likely asking price on Skubal and more trade deadline intel  —  The Detroit Tigers probably cannot trade Tarik Skubal without dramatically compromising their chances of winning the World Series.  But the Tigers are at least mulling the possibility of securing …

Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN layoffs in latest round of cuts: Sources  —  Karl Ravech, one of ESPN's most prominent on-air voices for more than three decades, and NFL insider Tom Pelissero were laid off as part of the network's latest round of cuts Tuesday, according to sources briefed on the moves.

Mariners outright Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A  —  Mariners sent INF/OF Miles Mastrobuoni outright to Triple-A Tacoma.  —  Mastrobuoni passed through waivers unclaimed after being jettisoned from Seattle's roster over the weekend.  The versatile 30-year-old hit just .192 (5-for-26) …

Amid contract changes, injured ace Garrett Crochet hopes to reverse engineer a playoff return to Red Sox  —  Amid the Red Sox' revival, injured ace Garrett Crochet approached the training staff Tuesday to make a pitch: Come up with a plan that would get him back on the mound in time for the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs will be trade deadline buyers, but how aggressive will Jed Hoyer be?  —  The Chicago Cubs will be buyers at the trade deadline for the third time in the last four seasons, which means president Jed Hoyer will be active again.  —  Just how active is anyone's guess …

Muncy's winning HR — off Wheeler! — ties Penguin for 5th on Dodgers' list  —  PHILADELPHIA — With every trot he takes around the bases, Max Muncy etches himself deeper into the lore of a franchise that traces its existence back to the 19th century.  —  Muncy continued his climb …

The Angels fired ‘The Baseball Spy’ after he filmed Rockies coaches  —  A pro scout for the Los Angeles Angels who calls himself “The Baseball Spy” was fired earlier this season after filming Colorado Rockies coaches on his cell phone while working in the stands.

MLB, TV Contracts And How Missed Games Could Force An End To Lockout … Saber-rattling between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association over the league's push for a salary cap could lead to a protracted lockout.  While fans have worried that an entire season could be lost …

Vanderbilt Athletics and SRM Concrete Expand Foundational Partnership with All-Sports Jersey Patch  —  Nation's No. 1 ready-mix concrete producer will become the first such partner in Vandy Athletics history … Expanding the partnership creates new opportunities for SRM Concrete …

The Royals' top prospect combined on a no-hitter in a minor-league game Sunday  —  The Royals promoted right-hander Kendry Chourio to their high Class A team last month, and he's found immediate success.  —  That includes combining on a no-hitter Sunday for Quad Cities.

Arenado hits a milestone, but overturned call cements Diamondbacks loss  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  Nolan Arenado's pride was evident as he spoke to reporters, the honest smile on his face outweighing what he described as a somewhat awkward situation.

MLB trade deadline predictions: Will these 12 players on the bubble stay or go?  —  CHICAGO — All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan, sitting in front of his locker in the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field, figured he'd be gone with everyone else in the infamous Minnesota Twins fire sale a year ago.