Yasiel Puig claimed off waivers, future uncertain with Dodgers  —  DENVER — The Dodgers insist that outfielder Yasiel Puig has been on his best behavior at Class AAA Oklahoma City hours after he was claimed on revocable waivers Tuesday by an unidentified team, but would not commit to recalling him to the big leagues in September.

Longoria's HR in 8th rallies Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox … BOSTON — Mired deep in last place in the AL East standings, the Tampa Bay Rays rallied late and kept the Boston Red Sox from moving within a game of the division lead.  —  Luke Maile's two-run homer in the seventh put Tampa Bay …

Arizona Diamondbacks see improvement in Patrick Corbin … SAN FRANCISCO - After saying he hoped left-hander Patrick Corbin continued to improve during his stay in the bullpen, Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale felt the need to clarify.  —  “I don't want to say ‘keeps getting better’ because he's pitched great,” Hale said.

Tim Tebow has a lot of ground to cover in baseball  —  LOS ANGELES — The high point of Tim Tebow's big audition came during batting practice, when he pulverized a fastball high and deep to right center field, through a grove of trees and off an adjacent building.

Orioles Acquire Kyle Lobstein, Designate Ashur Tolliver  —  The Orioles have acquired lefty Kyle Lobstein from the Pirates in a deal that will send fellow southpaw Zach Phillips to Pittsburgh.  Meanwhile, Baltimore has designated yet another lefty, Ashur Tolliver, for assignment to create roster space.

Pirates notebook: Cole relieved after receiving diagnosis on ailing elbow  —  CHICAGO — After getting good news about his sore elbow from an orthopedic specialist Monday, Gerrit Cole expects to pitch again for the Pirates before this season is over.  —  “It's comforting to hear confirmation …

Clayton Kershaw and Cross-Era Comparisons  —  Clayton Kershaw is, pretty indisputably, the best pitcher in baseball.  He strikes out as many hitters as Max Scherzer or Chris Sale while walking as few as latter-day Bartolo Colon, all while allowing roughly half as many home runs as any of those guys.

Odor Hits Game-Ending Homer for Rangers in 8-7 Win Over M's  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 31, 2016, 12:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Rougned Odor hit a game-ending two-run homer and the AL-best Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 on Tuesday night.

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 …

Granderson Homers Twice Off Bench, Mets Beat Marlins 7-4  —  NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson came off the bench and homered twice, Jose Reyes had four hits and the surging New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Tuesday night.  —  Asdrubal Cabrera extended his recent tear at the plate …

McHugh Throws 6 Shutout Innings in Astros' 3-1 Win Over A's  —  HOUSTON — Collin McHugh threw six scoreless innings, Colby Rasmus and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Tuesday night.  —  Rasmus put Houston up 1- with a homer in the second inning …