Gyorko Homers, Cards Top Mets in 1st Game of Doubleheader  —  NEW YORK — Jedd Gyorko homered again, hitting a two-run drive off Noah Syndergaard that sent the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York Mets 3-2 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.  —  Gyorko connected for the sixth time in eight games, giving him 13 this season.

'It's the most fun I've ever had,' Astros' top prospect says  —  HOUSTON — It may have felt like forever for some, but Astros No. 1 prospect Alex Bregman is officially a Major League ballplayer.  —  Bregman made his debut Monday night against the Yankees, and while it wasn't a perfect outing …

Cardinals Place Trevor Rosenthal On 15-Day DL  —  The Cardinals announced that they have placed former closer Trevor Rosenthal on the 15-day DL with what's being called rotator cuff inflammation.  Southpaw Dean Kiekhefer will take his spot on the active roster.  —  [Related: Updated Cardinals Depth Chart]

Ventura Insists He Can Work With Sale After Uniform Flap  —  CHICAGO — Robin Ventura insists he can work with Chris Sale despite the suspended ace's critical comments about the White Sox manager.  —  Sale is serving a five-day, unpaid ban after he destroyed throwback uniforms the team was supposed to wear for his start Saturday.

Rangers Designate Kyle Lohse For Assignment  —  The Rangers announced today that they've designated veteran right-hander Kyle Lohse for assignment and recalled right-hander Nick Martinez from Triple-A Round Rock to make tonight's start.  —  [Related: Updated Texas Rangers Depth Chart]

Trade Market For Center Fielders  —  While Melvin Upton left the market before I could wrap up this post, there are still plenty of names to cover in the center field market.  There's obviously quite a lot of overlap between this and the corner outfield market, which we'll cover separately.

Tigers' J.D. Martinez to join Toledo for rehab stint starting tonight  —  Tigers rightfielder J.D. Martinez, who fractured his right elbow in mid-June and has been on the DL since, takes batting practice before Thursday's game in Chicago.  Video by Anthony Fenech, DFP.

A B.J. for the BJs  —  The Blue Jays acquired Melvin Upton, Jr. and cash from the Padres for minor league right-hander Hansel Rodriguez.  The player formerly know as “B.J.” moves to the other dugout as the Padres are playing in Toronto.  No doubt the Blue Jays saving air fare played a role in completing the deal.

What To Expect: Raul A. Mondesi  —  Raul A. Mondesi, son of the former major leaguer Raul Mondesi and the Royals' top prospect, has been called up and could make his regular season debut tonight.  —  Mondesi, who turns 21 Wednesday, became the first player to make his big league debut …

Rangers Recall Joey Gallo  —  The Rangers announced this afternoon that they've recalled top infield prospect Joey Gallo from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned outfielder Jared Hoying back to Triple-A in his place.  Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported shortly before the announcement …

Each team's most untouchable player at the trade deadline  —  For you kids out there, the trade deadline wasn't always a big deal.  Now front offices of playoff contenders are expected to make deals; even fans of non-contenders are looking for their team to use the deadline to replenish their farm systems.

Consumers are reminded not to eat uncooked dough or batter made with raw flour  —  MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Due to four new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced U.S. retail flour recall that was originally announced on May 31, 2016.