Sources: Tim Tebow offered contract from Venezuelan winter ball team  —  On the eve of his much-anticipated professional baseball showcase, Tim Tebow was offered a contract with a venerable winter-ball team in Venezuela, sources told Yahoo Sports, further legitimizing his efforts to transition from NFL quarterback to outfielder.

Kinsler, Jones Lead Tigers to 8-4 Comeback Victory  —  DETROIT — Ian Kinsler homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night.  —  Kinsler came into the game hitting .085 (4 for 47) in his last 13 games, but he hit a two-run homer …

Davis Homers, Indians Hand Twins 12th Straight Loss, 5-4  —  CLEVELAND — Francisco Lindor drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Cleveland Indians survived another poor start by Josh Tomlin to beat Minnesota 5-4 on Tuesday, extending the Twins' losing streak to 12 games.

Indians, Athletics Agree To Coco Crisp Trade  —  6:48pm: John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports that the trade is agreed upon, but there won't be an announcement until tomorrow.  —  5:38pm: The Indians and Athletics are progressing on a deal that would send veteran outfielder Coco Crisp …

Phillies lose to Nationals, but Jake Thompson shows progress  —  As the Phillies tested a rookie's limits, a smattering of cheers spread across the smallest crowd of the season at Citizens Bank Park.  Jake Thompson lugged a 9.78 ERA into Monday night's 4-0 loss to the first-place Nationals.

Latest On Neil Walker, Steven Matz Injuries  —  The Mets revealed a double dose of negative injury news today, with manager Terry Collins updating the health of second baseman Neil Walker and lefty Steven Matz.  —  Walker, it seems, has a fairly significant back issue that will need …

Porcello majors' 1st 18-game winner, Red Sox beat Rays 9-4 … BOSTON — Rick Porcello had a simple answer to why he can't think about his current success.  —  He knows there are a lot more important things he's helping the Boston Red Sox chase.  —  Porcello became the majors' first 18-game winner …

Reds To Sign Cuban Right-Hander Vladimir Gutierrez  —  The Reds have agreed to sign highly regarded right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez for a bonus of $4.75MM, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter).  The 20-year-old Cuban righty will count again Cincinnati's international bonus pool …

Outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia Leaves Cuba  —  Another prominent Cuban player has left the country to pursue a contract with a major league team.  The latest to leave, according to multiple sources, is 24-year-old outfielder Jose Adolis Garcia, the brother of Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia.

Pirates, Yankees Complete Ivan Nova Trade  —  The Pirates and Yankes have completed the mid-summer swap that sent Ivan Nova to Pittsburgh, per an announcement.  Outfielder Tito Polo and lefty Stephen Tarpley are headed to New York in the swap as the players to be named later.