Longtime ESPN host John Saunders dead at age 61  —  John Saunders, one of the familiar on-air faces of ESPN for nearly 30 years, has died.  He was 61.  —  Saunders hosted studio and play-by-play programming.  He covered college football, basketball and the NHL for the network, in addition to anchoring SportsCenter.

Tommy La Stella wants to play for the Cubs — and only the Cubs  —  CHICAGO — The Cubs placed infielder Tommy La Stella on the inactive list Tuesday as he contemplates retirement if he can't play for the big league team.  —  In fact, La Stella, who was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on July 29 …

Frazier Homers in 10th, White Sox Beat Royals 7-5  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Todd Frazier hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and Justin Morneau had four hits to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night.  —  Frazier is tied for the major league lead with 31 homers …

Greinke Comes Off Disabled List, Helps D-Backs Beat Mets 5-3  —  NEW YORK — Zack Greinke won in his return from a six-week stay on the disabled list, Michael Bourn hit a go-ahead triple in the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the New York Mets 5-3 Tuesday night.

Bauer Outduels Scherzer as Indians Beat Nationals 3-1  —  WASHINGTON — Francisco Lindor singled to break up Max Scherzer's no-hit bid and scored in the seventh inning, and Trevor Bauer pitched the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

Dodgers ‘disappointed’ in Yasiel Puig, some Triple-A teammates  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers say demoted outfielder Yasiel Puig's activity on social media following a Monday night loss in Triple-A will be handled internally.  —  Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman …

Dodgers Beat Phillies 9-3 to Tie Giants Atop NL West  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 10, 2016, 1:51 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Howie Kendrick, Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Tuesday night to tie the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West.

Bryant, Lackey Lead Cubs Over Angels 5-1 for 8th Straight  —  CHICAGO — Kris Bryant hit his 28th home run, John Lackey outpitched friend and former teammate Jered Weaver, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 Tuesday night for their eighth straight victory.

Smyly Pitches 6 Innings for Win, Rays Beat Blue Jays 9-2  —  TORONTO — Drew Smyly pitched six innings to win his second straight decision, Logan Forsythe hit a solo homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Tuesday night.  —  Evan Longoria reached base four times …

Altuve, Correa Lead Astros to 7-5 Win Over Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Altuve had four hits following a brief absence from the lineup, Carlos Correa homered and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Tuesday night.  —  Altuve was given the night off …

Polanco, Rookie Kuhl Lead Pirates to 6-4 Victory Over Padres  —  PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco hit a tiebreaking three-run homer and Chad Kuhl pitched six innings for the win after being called up from the minor leagues as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Joe Girardi: Yankees' youngsters are here to win  —  BOSTON — Gary Sanchez started the youth movement, getting significant playing time behind the plate and as the designated hitter.  Aaron Judge or Tyler Austin could be next.  —  But echoing the words of Hal Steinbrenner from a Monday radio interview …

Red Sox scrap ‘racially insensitive’ David Ortiz bobbleheads  —  Boston Red Sox fans who attend Tuesday night's game against the New York Yankees will no longer receive David Ortiz bobbleheads.  —  The team promised to distribute Ortiz bobbleheads to the first 15,000 fans entering Fenway Park prior …