'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 …

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.

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.

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.

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]

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 slugger Prince Fielder's season is over as second spinal surgery in 27 months looms  —  ARLINGTON — Prince Fielder is prepared for his second neck surgery in 27 months and the uncertainty it will bring, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Monday.

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.

Weary Cards find rest but face another doubleheader  —  Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com  —  NEW YORK  • Although the forecast for lingering severe weather proved wrong as the storm clouds left Queens soon after the teams did, Monday's postponement was just right for the Cardinals.

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.

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 …

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 …