Yasiel Puig won't be traded to unknown team that claimed him  —  The unknown team that claimed Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig on revocable waivers was more interested in blocking him from going to another team than in trading for him, a league source has told ESPN's Jim Bowden.

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 …

Orioles Claim Drew Stubbs Off Release Waivers, Designate Kyle Lobstein  —  The Orioles announced on Wednesday that they've claimed outfielder Drew Stubbs off release waivers from the Rangers.  While players that are claimed off release waivers have the right to reject the assignment in favor of free agency …

Mariners Acquire Ben Gamel From Yankees  —  The Mariners have acquired outfielder Ben Gamel from the Yankees, reports MLBTR's Tim Dierkes (via Twitter).  Shortly after Dierkes' report, the teams announced the trade, adding that they're sending right-handed pitchers Jio Orozco and Juan De Paula to the Yankees in return.

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.

Yankees Acquire Eric Young Jr. From Brewers  —  The Yankees announced that they've acquired outfielder Eric Young Jr. from the Brewers in exchange for cash considerations and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  —  Young, 31, is a veteran of seven big league seasons and is known for his standout speed.

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.

Sources: Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress enters rehab  —  Texas Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress has checked into an inpatient rehabilitation clinic and will not be suspended by Major League Baseball after a DWI arrest last Friday during which police found marijuana in his car, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Ranking The Arizona Fall League Rosters  —  1. Surprise Saguaros  —  Yoan Moncada is the best prospect in baseball.  Michael Kopech is one of the best pitching prospects who will be throwing in the desert.  Josh Staumont isn't as good of a prospect but he throws nearly as hard as Kopech.

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.

Marlins Place David Phelps On 15-Day DL  —  The Marlins have placed righty David Phelps on the 15-day DL with a left oblique strain, the club announced.  Righty Jake Esch is coming up to take a start for Phelps.  —  The move is retroactive to August 27th, so Phelps can be available to return before mid-September.

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.

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 …