White Sox Beat Cubs 5-4 on Saladino's Single  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 26, 2016, 12:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Tyler Saladino hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Chicago White Sox put a damper on the Chicago Cubs' trade for Aroldis Chapman with a 5-4 victory on Monday night.

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]

Rangers' Prince Fielder expected to have season-ending neck surgery  —  The six-time All-Star had a similar procedure in 2014.  —  Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said last week that DH/first baseman Prince Fielder might need season-ending neck surgery, and on Monday Daniels confirmed to reporters that would be the case.

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.

Bruce Homers Twice to Power Reds Past Giants, 7-5  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 26, 2016, 2:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — With the trade deadline less than a week away, Jay Bruce isn't sure how much longer he'll be in Cincinnati.  —  If he does wind up with another team …

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.

'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 …

Verlander Outpitches Pomeranz, Tigers Beat Red Sox 4-2  —  BOSTON — Justin Verlander gave the Detroit Tigers a quality start Monday night, and they capitalized.  They could use more of that in a tightening AL Central race.  —  Jose Iglesias hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning …

Hellickson Dominates Marlins Again in Phillies' 4-0 Win  —  MIAMI — Jeremy Hellickson dominated the Marlins for a second straight start, throwing six innings of one-hit ball to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat Miami 4-0 on Monday night.  —  Tommy Joseph hit a two-out RBI double in the top …

Pujols Drives in 4, Angels Beat Royals 6-2  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Albert Pujols drove in four runs, Hector Santiago won his fifth consecutive start and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night.  —  Pujols drove in two with a bases-loaded single during a four-run first …

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.

Brewers Hit 4 HRs, Spoil Shipley's Debut in Win Over D-Backs  —  MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers went deep four times Monday night, spoiling the major league debut of Arizona pitching prospect Braden Shipley in a 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Sandy Alderson: ‘Unrealistic’ Mets will end up with significant position player, another starter  —  Sandy Alderson made what he termed a “sizzle” trade around this time last year, dealing for impact slugger Yoenis Cespedes just before the non-waivers trade deadline, a few days after a potential deal …