Legendary umpire Joe West dishes on players, managers and replay at 5,000th game  —  You listen to his songs online, watch him eject your favorite managers and players, and scream every time he makes a call, whether it's right or wrong.  —  Joe West, 64, the most polarizing umpire in baseball …

Phillies designate OF Michael Saunders, reliever Jeanmar Gomez for assignment  —  The Philadelphia Phillies, mired in last place in the National League East with a major-league-worst 22-46 record, designated outfielder Michael Saunders and reliever Jeanmar Gomez for assignment Tuesday.

Red Sox place Pablo Sandoval back on DL, this time with ear infection  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Struggling Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left inner ear infection, the team announced Tuesday.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Detroit Tigers insider: Bullpen is stretched thin again  —  SEATTLE - The Detroit Tigers' bullpen problem resurfaced Monday night.  —  And the problem wasn't that Alex Wilson allowed a go-ahead, two-run home run to Mike Zunino in the sixth inning or that Francisco Rodriguez allowed …

Gallo sits as Rangers ride Martinez, homers past Blue Jays  —  ARLINGTON  —  The presence of a left-handed starting pitcher on the mound Tuesday for the Toronto Blue Jays meant that the lefty-hitting Joey Gallo found himself out of the Texas Rangers' starting lineup.

Freddie Freeman could play third base when he returns from disabled list  —  Freddie Freeman is currently recovering from a fractured left wrist suffered in a mid-May game against the Blue Jays.  His timetable for recovery was at least eight weeks, putting him at an All-Star break return if everything goes well.

Houston Astros use long ball to beat Oakland Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Houston Astros right fielder George Springer hit a career-high 29 home runs last year in 162 games.  —  Springer hit his 20th blast on Monday night in just his 65th game, a solo shot in the eighth inning of a 4-1 win …

Joe Girardi thinks rule preventing runners from bowling over catchers has led to injuries  —  NEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi thinks the rule preventing runners from bowling over catchers has led to injuries like the one sustained by top New York prospect Gleyber Torres …

Rockies pull out late win over Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks … DENVER - Nolan Arenado hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning, and the surging Colorado Rockies rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Tuesday night in the opening game of their NL West showdown.

Sources: MLB tells Cubs, Padres that Anthony Rizzo collision violated rule  —  Padres manager Andy Green was correct to question the legality of Anthony Rizzo's collision with catcher Austin Hedges in Monday night's game between the Padres and Cubs.  —  Major League Baseball, according to sources …

After setbacks, Royals starter Nathan Karns ready to start throwing again  —  When Royals pitcher Nathan Karns left a start early on May 19 in Minnesota, he did not expect to miss more than a month.  He felt discomfort in the top of his forearm, yet there was no structural damage.

Former White Sox infielder Iguchi announces retirement plans  —  TOKYO (AP) — Japanese infielder Tadahito Iguchi, who helped the Chicago White Sox win the World Series in 2005, will retire at the end of the 2017 season.  —  The 42-year-old Iguchi, the oldest active player in Nippon Professional Baseball …

Twins Agree To Minors Deal With Dillon Gee  —  The Twins have agreed to a minor league pact with free-agent right-hander Dillon Gee, tweets Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.  Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN was the first to report that the two sides were in talks, and SB Nation's Chris Cotillo tweeted soon …

White Sox recall outfielder Adam Engel from Charlotte  —  s Adam Engel scores on a hit by Melky Cabrera against the Indians on June 9, 2017.  —  The White Sox recalled outfielder Adam Engel from Triple-A Charlotte before Tuesday's series opener against the Twins at Target Field.

Mets plan to give starters extra rest goes awry for Zack Wheeler  —  LOS ANGELES — Zack Wheeler had confirmed the Mets' decision.  They thought the righthander had looked fatigued in his start last Tuesday, a stinker in which he could not get out of the second inning.