Colon struggles early as Mets lose to Phillies, 4-3  —  The Mets couldn't rebound after falling into an early hole as they lost to the Phillies, 4-3, on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.  —  With the Mets trailing 4-1 in the ninth inning, Lucas Duda's two-out, two-run homer off Phillies closer Ken Giles cut …

San Diego Padres Fined for MLB Infraction Before International Draft  —  An already frustrating season in San Diego took another hit earlier this month when Major League Baseball fined the San Diego Padres an undisclosed amount for holding an illegal international workout this summer, according to Bleacher Report sources.

Reds considering bringing back manager Bryan Price in 2016  —  The Tigers on Saturday declined to make manager Brad Ausmus the scapegoat for their disappointing season, announcing that he will return in 2016.  —  Might the Reds do the same with Bryan Price?

Ventura ‘hopeful’ coaching staff returns  —  Robin Ventura made it clear early this month that he wants to return for a fourth season as White Sox manager, and he has managed these final weeks of a disappointing season as one who expects to be back.  —  Indications are the Sox front office …

A's Zito to get one more start  —  ANAHEIM — Barry Zito, who made his last start Saturday against the Giants, will make his second last start Wednesday against the Angels.  —  The A's are pressing the 37-year-old former Cy Young Award winner into duty with Sonny Gray out for the year with a hip injury.

Cubs Score 4 in 1st, Beat Reds 4-1 After Long Rain Delay  —  CINCINNATI — Miguel Montero doubled home a pair of runs during Chicago's four-run first inning, and Dan Haren pitched into the eighth on Tuesday night, leading the Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds following a long rain delay.

Gosselin Wins It for Diamondbacks in 11th, 4-3 Over Rockies  —  PHOENIX — Pinch-hitter Phil Gosselin singled in the winning run after Colorado reliever Brooks Brown walked the bases loaded in the 11th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 4-3 Tuesday night.

Pierzynski Hits 2 HRs as Braves Beat Nationals 2-1  —  ATLANTA — A.J. Pierzynski hit two home runs and rookie Matt Wisler threw seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Tuesday night for just their fourth win in 17 tries against the Nats.

Ask BA: Jays Go All-In; Is Lewis Brinson's Breakout For Real?  —  Have a question for Ask BA?  Tweet it to J.J. (@jjcoop36) or email it to askba@baseballamerica.com.  —  Few teams have gone more all-in at the trade deadline in recent years than the Blue Jays did this year.

Maybe it's time the Cubs find their way  —  You never want to look too far ahead in the playoffs, but what the heck.  —  If the Cubs have serious hopes this year for making it YOU KNOW WHERE, then at some point they'll have to get past the Cardinals.  —  And the Cardinals are not a team …