Cubs awaiting word on Dexter Fowler's hamstring injury  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon gives an update on Dexter Fowler's injury prior to Sunday's game against the Pirates.  —  Dexter Fowler led off with an injury Saturday.  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon began Sunday unsure of how severe …

Notes: For starters, Atlanta should look to deal its closer  —  Moving Julio Teheran isn't the answer for the Braves.  —  Scott Cunningham  —  It would be something of an upset if the Braves kept right-hander Julio Teheran, considering how often rival executives claim to hear his name floated in trade discussions.

Shelby Miller, Jake Lamb Lead Arizona Past Phillies 3-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 4:08 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Shelby Miller threw 6 2-3 sharp innings, Jake Lamb hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the reeling Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 Monday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep.

Reynolds Hits 2 Homers, Rockies Win 5-3 in Slugfest  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 10:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Mark Reynolds hit two home runs to help power the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins in a record-setting home run contest Monday night.

Lindor, Uribe Homer to Lift Indians Over Rays  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 9:57 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor and Juan Uribe homered in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on Monday night.  —  Lindor hit the first pitch …

Abreu's Double in 10th Lifts White Sox Over Red Sox, 3-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 11:07 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BOSTON — Jose Abreu doubled home two runs off Boston closer Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the top of the 10th inning after Chicago escaped a bases-loaded …

Phillies Sign Mickey Moniak  —  The Phillies announced that they have agreed to terms with high school outfielder Mickey Moniak, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft earlier this month.  Terms of his bonus were not disclosed by the team, but MLB.com's Jim Callis reports that Moniak received a $6.1MM bonus (Twitter link).

Locke, Kratz Help Pirates End Giants' 8-Game Winning Streak  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 20, 2016, 10:00 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke followed consecutive horrible starts with 6 2/3 scoreless innings, Erik Kratz hit his first home run since 2014 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Francisco 1 …

Marlins Eyeing Pitching, Have Had Contact With Rays On Jake Odorizzi  —  The Marlins have been looking at both starters and relievers on the trade market, according to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  Among the players they have discussed is Rays' right-hander Jake Odorizzi, per the report.

Series preview: Cardinals at Cubs  —  Scouting Report  —  The Cubs, already with a double-digit lead in the National League Central Division with the halfway point of the season approaching, could just about wrap up the title should they sweep the second-place Cardinals.

David Ortiz still plans to retire, but regrets season of celebration  —  Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said he regrets announcing that this will be his last season in the majors.  The Dominican star feels overwhelmed by all the attention he has received, which he says has affected his extended preparation time before each game.