Pirates talk with Yankees about trading for RHP Eovaldi  —  WASHINGTON — As they look to recast their starting rotation, the Pirates have talked with the New York Yankees about a possible trade for right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, a source told the Tribune-Review.

Rockies Use Pair of 4-Run Innings to Pummel Braves 11-2  —  ATLANTA — Colorado scored four runs in the third inning and pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn capped a big offensive performance for the Rockies with a ninth-inning grand slam in an 11-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

The outlook for MLB's 50-win club: Who is the team to beat?  —  The Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs will take part in baseball's marquee weekend matchup when they begin a three-game series Friday at Wrigley Field.  During an interview at the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Texas ace Cole Hamels broke …

AL West Notes: Bregman, Healy, Valencia, Rodriguez, Rangers  —  The Astros' reported deal with Yulieski Gurriel adds another notable option to the mix in the left side of the infield, but that doesn't mean top prospect Alex Bregman is on the trade block.  Far from it, in fact, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network (on Twitter).

Walker, Lagares Lead Mets to 5-3 Win Over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Neil Walker hit a three-run home run and Juan Lagares also went deep to lead the New York Mets to a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.  —  Asdrubal Cabrera had three hits for the Mets …

A's Beat Blue Jays 8-7 With Help of Instant Replay  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 1:42 A.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Josh Reddick scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning on a play that was overturned by replay, and the Oakland Athletics held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 Friday night.

Myers Hits 20th Homer as Padres Beat Bumgarner, Giants 4-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 2:27 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres opened the second half by beating their nemesis, the San Francisco Giants, who happen to have baseball's best record.

Suzuki Does His Piece in Marlins' 7-6 Win Over Cardinals  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 12:03 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Ichiro Suzuki had a pinch-single for his 2,991st career hit and scored to tie it in the eighth inning and Miguel Rojas drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth …

Santiago Blanks Former Team Again, Angels Beat White Sox 7-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 1:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hector Santiago threw seven innings of five-hit ball against his former team, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Friday night.

Taylor Falls Single Shy of Cycle, Dodgers Beat D-Backs 13-7  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Chris Taylor, in his third start since coming up from the minors, drove in six runs and fell a single shy of the cycle and Bud Norris finally beat Arizona …

Doubles by Duvall, Barnhart Rally Reds Over Brewers 5-4  —  CINCINNATI — Adam Duvall and Tucker Barnhart doubled home runs in the sixth inning Friday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped a three-game losing streak.