Encarnacion Homers, Sanchez Wins Again in Toronto Victory  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 20, 2016, 12:48 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Edwin Encarnacion hit his 25th home run, Aaron Sanchez pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Tuesday night.

The potential bombshell Cubs trade that never materialized  —  Plus Jerry Manuel's new calling and more in Ken Rosenthal's latest notes.  —  Every year before the non-waiver deadline, I write that we should expect the unexpected.  Something will happen to make our heads spin.  Something always does.

Kazmir's Spicy Start, Utley's Leadoff HR, Dodgers Top Nats  —  WASHINGTON — On the day the Dodgers announced Clayton Kershaw suffered an injury setback, the lineup and starter Scott Kazmir stepped up.  Some cramp-curing pickle juice and spicy mustard helped as well.

Giants Prioritizing Relief Additions  —  Giants GM Bobby Evans suggested yesterday that his organization is looking hard at relievers, in an appearance on the podcast of ESPN.com's Buster Olney (audio link).  Perhaps unsurprisingly, then, the organization is said to be “blanketing” …

Ortiz Hits 3-Run Homer, Boston Beats San Francisco  —  BOSTON — Back home and rested, David Ortiz isn't ready to look at the second half of the season as the final stretch just yet.  —  Ortiz drove a three-run homer deep into the seats in right field and Rick Porcello remained unbeaten …

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 20, 2016, 1:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Blake Snell held Colorado to one hit over six strong innings, Evan Longoria homered and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Rockies 10-1 on Tuesday night to end an 11-game road losing streak.

Scottsdale police recommend assault charges against Cardinals' Chris Clemons  —  The Scottsdale Police Department is recommending that city prosecutors charge Arizona Cardinals safety Chris Clemons in the May 8 assault of a 25-year-old woman outside a downtown Scottsdale nightclub, according to police documents.

Familia Escapes Jam in 9th, Mets Beat Cubs 2-1  —  CHICAGO — Jeurys Familia escaped a bases-loaded jam with a game-ending double play after Rene Rivera drove in the tiebreaking run with two outs in the top of the ninth, lifting the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night.

A complete look at the Rangers' trade market scenarios with less than two weeks to the deadline  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Another Rangers pitcher failed to make it through six innings.  Another big lead melted into nothingness.  —  And the club drew one day closer to the trading deadline without any reinforcements.

All Seven Rounds Of Dallas Cowboys 2016 Draft Board Rankings Leaked  —  If you wondered what the Cowboys' 2016 draft board rankings looked like, wonder no more (we think), because once again pictures of the board have surfaced and Blogging The Boys has most of the names, slotted just as they were in the Cowboys' war room!

Cabrera, Frazier Homer as White Sox Beat Mariners 6-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 20, 2016, 1:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Melky Cabrera hit a tie-breaking homer leading off the seventh inning, Todd Frazier added a two-run shot in the ninth and the Chicago White Sox snapped …