Mets finally find power stroke at Citi Field … Citi Field hasn't suddenly become a bandbox, but the Mets lately have been knocking balls out of the park at a surprising rate.  Curtis Granderson's leadoff home run against the Braves Tuesday night tied the club record of eight straight games …

Rockies owner talks about the team's lackluster season  —  The Denver Post  —  Rockies owner Dick Monfort speaking on the state of the club during a one on one interview before the Colorado Rockies San Diego Padres game July 8, 2014 at Coors Field.  (John Leyba, The Denver Post)

Red Sox To Designate A.J. Pierzynski For Assignment  —  The Red Sox are set to designate catcher A.J. Pierzynski for assignment, sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  The 37-year-old veteran signed a one-year, $8.25MM deal to join Boston over the past offseason.

Masahiro Tanaka flies back to New York for MRI on right arm  —  Masahiro Tanaka has left the Yankees and is flying back to New York for an MRI exam on his right arm, The Post has learned.  —  Tanaka had his worst start as a major leaguer Tuesday night in Cleveland, allowing 10 hits and five runs …

Frazier thrilled to participate in Home Run Derby  —  CINCINNATI — It started with a text message from Rockies All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.  And on Tuesday, it culminated in the announcement that another All-Star, Reds third baseman Todd Frazier, will participate in the Gillette Home Run Derby on Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The Call-Up  —  Arismendy Alcantara  —  The Situation: Late Tuesday night the Cubs announced that second baseman Darwin Barney will be placed on paternity leave for two days, creating an opening at the major league level.  With Emilio Bonifacio still on the disabled list the Cubs …

Rangers in position to listen on Frasor, Cotts  —  ARLINGTON — With Neftali Feliz and Roman Mendez in the big leagues, the Rangers have positioned themselves to see what they can get for relievers Jason Frasor and Neal Cotts before the July 31 Trade Deadline.

Ozuna's 9th-Inning HR Gives Marlins 2-1 Victory  —  PHOENIX — Marcell Ozuna hit a two-out, two-run home run off Addison Reed in the ninth inning to spoil a brilliant Arizona debut by Vidal Nuno and give the Miami Marlins a 2-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

Games of the Day  —  The afternoon gets off to a bang with Zack Greinke and Max Scherzer battling in Detroit.  They have to hope the Tuesday night slugfest took something out of the hitters as the Dodgers and Tigers have a quick turnaround.  —  Doug Fister and Bud Norris try again in Baltimore …

Angels franchise reaches .500 for first time since 1961  —  ANAHEIM — With Monday night's 5-2 win over Toronto, the Angels evened their franchise record at 4,272-4,272-3 and reached the .500 plateau for the first time since they were 1-1 as an expansion team in 1961.