Tejada lifts Mets over Braves 4-3 in 11 innings  —  NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson and David Wright are expected to deliver big hits for the Mets.  When they get one from Ruben Tejada, it's a bit of a surprise.  —  The punchless shortstop singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning …

Bronson Arroyo To Undergo Tommy John Surgery  —  Diamondbacks right-hander Bronson Arroyo told reporters today, including MLB.com's Steve Gilbert (Twitter links), that he will have to undergo Tommy John surgery.  Arroyo adds that he actually made six starts this season with a torn ulnar collateral ligament.

Encarnacion on DL; Seager now an All-Star  —  The Blue Jays have put All-Star first baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right quadriceps.  —  The Blue Jays made the move before Monday night's game at the Los Angeles Angels and activated outfielder Nolan Reimold.

Midseason Top 50: Injury Can't Knock Buxton From No. 1  —  It has been a dangerous year to be a top prospect.  Injuries happen every year, but the 2014 season has been worse than usual.  The top prospect in baseball, Twins [...]

Self-serve beer stations make debut  —  Self-serve beer stations are up and running in Target Field, so Minnesota Twins fans and those who attend the Major League Baseball All-Star festivities next week can decide what they want and even how much they want of it.

Giants Agree To Terms With Tyler Beede  —  The Giants have agreed to terms with first-round pick Tyler Beede, reports MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo (on Twitter).  The Vanderbilt right-hander will receive a signing bonus of $2.65MM, which is slightly higher than the $2,613,200 slot value for the No. 14 overall selection.

Left-hander Brady Aiken is said to have an issue with his elbow ligament, causing the Astros to lower their offer and delaying the deal between the Astros and the No. 1 pick that seemed about to happen almost two weeks ago, sources told CBSSports.com.  —  The Astros are offering to do a deal …

Jay Bruce has error in unusual start at 1B but helps Reds rally  —  CINCINNATI — Jay Bruce played first base for the first time since high school and committed an error that let in a run Monday night, but he later homered to help the Cincinnati Reds rally for a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a five-game series.

Orioles Score 6 in 11th to Beat Nationals 8-2  —  WASHINGTON — Chris Davis snapped a lengthy slump with a tiebreaking homer in the 11th inning, part of a six-run uprising that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Washington Nationals 8-2 on Monday night.  —  Manny Machado had a career …

Carroll Stymies Red Sox and White Sox Win 4-0  —  BOSTON — Scott Carroll pitched 6 2-3 innings of one-hit ball, and Dayan Viciedo hit a three-run homer on Monday night to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.  —  Making the eighth — and best — start of his career …

A's Acquire Rodolfo Fernandez From Brewers For International Bonus Slot  —  The Athletics announced that they have acquired minor league right-hander Rodolfo Fernandez from the Brewers for the No. 57 international bonus slot, which carries a value of $339K.  —  The Brewers have been rumored …

Greene Gets First Win as Yankees Beat Indians 5-3  —  CLEVELAND — Shane Greene allowed two runs in six innings for his first major league win, All-Star Dellin Betances earned his first career save and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3 on Monday night.