Quintana happy to join Cubs' playoff push after trade  —  BALTIMORE (AP) Jose Quintana didn't have to travel far when he was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Cubs.  —  However, he understands the expectations are worlds apart.  —  Entering Friday, the Cubs (43-45) …

Michael Pineda Has Torn UCL; Tommy John Surgery Recommended  —  Yankees GM Brian Cashman announced devastating injury news to reporters today, revealing that Michael Pineda has been diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow (Twitter link via the YES Network's Jack Curry).

Zack Cozart open to extension with Reds, but time is running out  —  Before Tuesday's All-Star Game, Reds first baseman Joey Votto was asked about the future of fellow Reds All-Star Zack Cozart.  Votto couldn't help but quote the movie “Jerry Maguire.”  —  “Show me the money!”  Votto said, dramatically.

Red Sox cut losses, designate Sandoval for assignment  —  BOSTON (AP) — Panda-mania is over in Boston before it ever really began.  —  The Red Sox designated third baseman Pablo Sandoval for assignment on Friday, cutting their losses on the $95 million free agent who was never productive …

Tigers midseason grades: Brad Ausmus, Al Avila deserve blame too  —  All week, Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech has been revealing his midseason grades for the Detroit Tigers.  Today's the final installment:  —  Manager Brad Ausmus: C -  —  There is only so much Ausmus can do with this team …

Top MLB DFS building blocks for Friday's slate  —  Our experts are here to provide the best hitters and pitchers for you to build your daily fantasy baseball lineups around on Friday.  —  Today's panel includes ESPN Fantasy's Eric Karabell, Tristan H. Cockcroft and Kyle Soppe.  —  Hitters to build around

Nationals place Joe Ross on DL with sprained elbow  —  CINCINNATI — The Washington Nationals put right-hander Joe Ross on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained elbow on Friday and revamped their bullpen for a series against the Reds.  —  Ross went 2-1 with a 2.36 ERA in four starts before the injury.

Rumor Central: Royals interested in rental pitcher, possibly Jaime Garcia  —  After a slow start, the Kansas City Royals have put themselves right back in the middle of the American League playoff picture.  With the trade deadline approaching, the Royals have a target in mind for the stretch run.

Bold second-half predictions for all 30 MLB teams  —  The Major League Baseball season is unpredictable.  —  Before the first pitch of the second half of the season was thrown, the Chicago Cubs acquired ace Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox in a blockbuster deal.

MLB alumni help with clinic at Reds Urban Youth Academy  —  ROSELAWN - Though a stormy morning forced them inside, several young boys and girls were treated to an opportunity to learn basic baseball fundamentals in the Reds plush P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy July 13.

Padres Roster Moves, 7/14  —  The Padres announced today that the following roster moves have been made:  — Placed OF Hunter Renfroe on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to 7/10, with a strained neck.  — Recalled OF Jabari Blash from Triple-A El Paso.  — Placed RHP Kirby Yates on the paternity leave list.