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 …

Mets 2B Neil Walker diagnosed with herniated disk  —  NEW YORK — Mets second baseman Neil Walker has been diagnosed with a herniated disk in his lower back that has caused some weakness in his foot.  —  The initial medical recommendation is that Walker will do no additional damage by playing through the issue.

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.

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.

Bears remain in search of CB help after K'Waun Williams fails physical  —  K'Waun0 Williams on the sidelines with the Browns on Dec. 13, 2015.  —  The Chicago Bears remain on the lookout for help at the cornerback position after K'Waun Williams, who they claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, failed his physical.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …