Alex Wood To Undergo Elbow Procedure  —  The Dodgers have announced that lefty Alex Wood will “undergo an arthroscopic debridement” of his pitching elbow.  The southpaw is expected to miss eight weeks after the surgery is complete, per the announcement.  —  Doing the math, things don't look terribly promising for a return in 2016.

Indians, Brewers Discussing Jonathan Lucroy  —  The Indians and Brewers are in trade talks pertaining to catcher Jonathan Lucroy, reports ESPN's Buster Olney (via Twitter).  Olney notes that it's possible that yesterday's setback for Michael Brantley (and, presumably, the injury to Yan Gomes) has urged Cleveland to add a hitter.

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.

Mariners, Cubs To Swap Mike Montgomery For Dan Vogelbach  —  4:53pm: Rosenthal reports that the Cubs are also getting a Triple-A starting pitcher from the Mariners (links to Twitter).  Double-A right-hander Paul Blackburn, meanwhile, is going to the Mariners in the deal.

Tuesday's game  —  Blue Jays at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262).  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (2-0, 5.28) vs. Blue Jays RHP Aaron Sanchez (9-1, 2.97).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ, FSAZ+/KMVP-FM (98.7), KSUN-AM (1400).

Martinez Shakes Off Nosebleed, Cardinals Beat Padres  —  ST. LOUIS — Carlos Martinez was dominant after a shaky first inning and a nosebleed in the second, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

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” …

Twins Outright Neil Ramirez  —  The Twins announced to the media following today's win over the Tigers that right-hander Neil Ramirez has been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester (Twitter link via Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press).  Left-hander Buddy Boshers has been recalled in his place …

Twins Homer Twice Off Rodriguez, Beat Tigers 4-1  —  DETROIT — Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario homered off Francisco Rodriguez in the ninth, and the Minnesota Twins scored three runs in the inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Wednesday.  —  Detroit wasted a fine start by Justin Verlander …

Reds Beat Braves 6-3, Take Series Between NL's Worst Teams  —  CINCINNATI — Anthony DeSclafani is giving the Reds what they've missed most of the season.  —  The right-hander remained unbeaten since his return from a spring training injury, and Cincinnati got a pair of two-run homers …

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 …

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.

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 …