Source: Jonathan Papelbon to make decision in next 24 hours, drawing ‘strong’ interest  —  According to a source with knowledge of his thinking, former Red Sox reliever Jonathan Papelbon will make a decision on where to play in the next 24 hours and is drawing “strong interest” from across the league, colleague Rob Bradford reports.

Shin-Soo Choo Suffers Fractured Forearm  —  Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is hitting the DL with a fractured left forearm, according to an announcement from VP of communications John Blake.  The tough-luck injury occurred on a hit-by-pitch.  —  Given that it's mid-August …

Castillo's 4 Hits Lead Diamondbacks Over Mets 10-6  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 2:57 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Welington Castillo took a week off to be with his wife and newborn son after there were complications with the boy's birth.  —  Everything is fine now, he said …

Pirates' Vogelsong Gets Win in ‘Amazing’ Return vs Giants  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 2:51 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — From the rousing standing ovation he received in the first inning to the one he got after giving up a pair of home runs in the sixth …

Maness goes back on DL with elbow trouble; Cards recall Tuivailala  —  HOUSTON  • A few days after the Cardinals and manager Mike Matheny discussed how effective Seth Maness had been and how much rest between appearances contributed, the team has placed their reliever on the disabled list.

Smyly Solid Over 7 Innings, Rays Beat Padres 8-2  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drew Smyly allowed just a solo homer over seven innings of one-hit ball, Logan Forsythe and Kevin Kiermaier each homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Monday night.

Green's Arm, Judge's Bat Lead Yankees Over Blue Jays 1-0  —  NEW YORK — This youth movement has brought a new feeling to the New York Yankees.  It's put them in a new position in the pennant race, too.  —  Chad Green struck out 11 in six dominant innings, fellow rookie Aaron Judge delivered again …

Johnson Provides Pop in Marlins 6-3 Win Over Reds  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 12:00 A.M. E.D.T.  —  CINCINNATI — Chris Johnson isn't ready to replace Giancarlo Stanton's power in Miami's lineup, but he did a good impression of the injured slugger on Monday.

Nine Prospects Primed To Help Contenders  —  It's officially prospect callup season, with many contenders reaching into the minors in search of a late-season boost.  —  In the last two weeks alone, Joe Musgrove, Andrew Benintendi, Alex Reyes, Luke Weaver, Teoscar Hernandez and Aaron Judge …

Cruz, Hernandez Help Mariners Hand Angels 11th Straight Loss  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 16, 2016, 1:48 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nelson Cruz hit his 30th home run to lead Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners past Los Angeles 3-2 on Monday night as the Angels matched …

Jed Lowrie To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery  —  Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie will undergo surgery to remove a bunion and repair a ligament in his left foot, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle was among those to report (links to Twitter).  He is expected to miss the remainder of the season as a result of the procedure.

The secret behind Jason Kipnis' power surge and sneaky-good season  —  LAA@CLE: Kipnis gets four hits, fills up stat sheet  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jason Kipnis was admiring Mike Napoli's home-run swing, describing the frequent, swift displays of strength and coordination.