Tulowitzki says he hopes to revive his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, who are 50-50  —  The Denver Post  —  CHICAGO — Troy Tulowitzki sat in his suite at a downtown Chicago hotel Tuesday afternoon.  His bags were packed, and he was preparing for an evening flight to Toronto to join his new team Wednesday.

Hosmer's Homer in 9th Lifts Royals to 2-1 Win Over Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Eric Hosmer's homer with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night over the Cleveland Indians, who have lost eight straight at home — their longest home losing streak in 40 years.

Nationals Acquire Jonathan Papelbon  —  8:05pm: Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post reports (via Twitter) that the Nationals will receive $4.5MM from the Phillies in 2015, which covers all but about $400K of Papelbon's remaining salary.  Papelbon's 2016 salary will indeed be $11MM, he adds …

Phillies want ‘best’ offers for Cole Hamels by Wednesday  —  15m - MLB COLE HAMELS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LOS ANGELES DODGERS TEXAS RANGERS CHICAGO CUBS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS HOUSTON ASTROS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEW YORK YANKEES BOSTON RED SOX + more  —  Tim Kurkjian believes Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels …

Sonny Gray Throws 3-Hitter, Oakland A's Beat Dodgers 2-0  —  LOS ANGELES — Sonny Gray pitched a masterful three-hitter for his second shutout in July, and the Oakland Athletics snapped their four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Kang Homer Sends Pirates to 8-7 Win Against Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Jung Ho Kang hit a tiebreaking home run off the facing off the second deck in left center-field in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Minnesota Twins 8-7 Tuesday night.

Angels Acquire David Murphy From Indians  —  The Angels announced that they've acquired outfielder David Murphy from the Indians in exchange for infield prospect Eric Stamets.  Initial news of the swap came just minutes before the Angels announced the acquisition of fellow lefty-swinging outfielder David DeJesus.

Fernandez Remains Perfect in Miami, Marlins Top Nats 4-1  —  MIAMI — Jose Fernandez stayed unbeaten in his home career, Dee Gordon's standup triple led to him scoring the go-ahead run in his return to the lineup and the Miami Marlins topped the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Godley, Peralta Lead Diamondbacks Past Mariners, 8-4  —  SEATTLE — Rookie right-hander Zack Godley pitched six strong innings in his second career start, David Peralta had three hits and two RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

On His 40th Birthday, Alex Rodriguez Blows It Out With a Swing  —  ARLINGTON, Tex. — For all the years that Alex Rodriguez was the Yankees' carnival act, a ballplayer who seemed to create as many headlines with his behavior as he did with his bat, who would have figured this?

Angels' Mike Trout out of lineup against Astros with wrist injury  —  3h - MLB MIKE TROUT MATT JOYCE ERICK AYBAR KYLE KUBITZA EFREN NAVARRO SHANE VICTORINO JOSH RUTLEDGE LOS ANGELES ANGELS HOUSTON ASTROS + more