Dodgers Acquire Bud Norris  —  The Dodgers on Thursday officially acquired right-hander Bud Norris, minor league outfielder Dian Toscano, a player to be named later and cash considerations from the Braves in exchange for minor league right-hander Caleb Dirks and minor league lefty Phil Pfeifer.

MadBum With the Bat and No DH Was an Easy Call for Bochy  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Bruce Bochy all but had his mind made up days ago: Madison Bumgarner would hit in an AL ballpark for interleague rather than using a designated hitter.  —  All the San Francisco Giants manager had to do was ask …

Streaking Indians Win 13th Straight, Beat Blue Jays 4-1  —  A dominant performance from Carlos Carrasco gave the Cleveland Indians their longest winning streak in nearly 65 years.  —  Carrasco struck out a season-high 14, Jason Kipnis and Rajai Davis hit solo home runs and the Indians matched …

MLB Penalties For Red Sox International Signings Could Come Soon  —  Major League Baseball could penalize the Red Sox over their 2015 international signings before this year's signing period opens on Saturday, international baseball sources have told Baseball America.

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Lopez leaves team again … Diamondbacks pitching prospect Yoan Lopez left his minor league team on Wednesday night with the intention of leaving the sport entirely, but General Manager Dave Stewart said the club has convinced him to hold off on a decision.

Marlins Acquire Fernando Rodney  —  Declaring their intentions to push for the postseason in 2016, the Marlins have struck a deal to acquire veteran right-hander Fernando Rodney from the Padres.  Miami parted with interesting young righty Chris Paddack in the swap, which ESPN's Keith Law first reported (Twitter links).

Walker Tames Orioles in Mariners 5-3 Victory  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 1, 2016, 1:24 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Taijuan Walker held the powerful Orioles to just four hits over 6 1/3 innings, Seth Smith hit a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners beat Baltimore 5-3 on Thursday night.

Espinosa Hits Slam, 3-Run HR as Nationals Crush Reds 13-4  —  WASHINGTON — Danny Espinosa hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to finish with a career-high seven RBIs, and the Washington Nationals cruised past the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.

Davies Struggles as Brewers Routed by Dodgers 8-1  —  MILWAUKEE — After struggling in April, Zach Davies has been one of the few bright spots in the starting rotation for the Milwaukee Brewers over the past two months.  —  Things turned sour for Davies on Thursday as he gave …

Former Cowboys special teams player C.J. Spillman convicted of sexual assault  — C.J. Spillman's sexual assault trial set to begin Monday; sources say no Cowboys officials, players have been subpoenaed to testify  — Archive: Jerry Jones says C.J. Spillman will remain with Dallas Cowboys unless he's charged or arrested