Cubs see Jose Quintana trade as commitment from front office  —  BALTIMORE — Chicago Cubs players, as well as manager Joe Maddon, understand what the front office provided for them during the All-Star break and are committed to doing their part after a lackluster first half.

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.

Entering second half, Moustakas believes Royals belong in the postseason  —  On Friday night, the Kansas City Royals (44-43) returned from the All-Star break to host the Texas Rangers (43-45), and after a slow start, Kansas City has turned its season around, sitting just three games …

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 …

Sandy Alderson doesn't see Mets calling up Tim Tebow this season  —  It's not Tim Tebow's time.  —  When asked Friday if there's any chance the Mets promote Tebow to the majors in September when rosters expand, Alderson said the idea “never crossed my mind until about 10 days ago when somebody said it was likely to happen.”

Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer not worried about trade rumors  —  Right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer is not concerned about being traded by the Detroit Tigers.  —  It seems preposterous that the Tigers would consider dealing Fulmer, who is coming off his first All-Star experience and was the 2016 American League Rookie of the Year.

2017 MLB midseason awards: Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper leading MVP candidates  —  Aaron Judge isn't just halfway to a Rookie of the Year award - he's also the frontrunner to walk away with American League Most Valuable Player honors.  —  Judge topped USA TODAY Sports' AL MVP vote totals in our midseason award rankings.

Joe Ross will go to disabled list; Nats to call up relievers Trevor Gott, Austin Adams  —  The Nationals will add two new relievers to their troubled bullpen Friday in Cincinnati, though not quite in the way some hoped.  Right-handers Trevor Gott and Austin Adams will be promoted to the big leagues Friday …

White Sox reinstate Miguel Gonzalez, Tyler Saladino from DL  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Those hoping to see a couple of White Sox prospects to open the second half will have to wait a while longer.  —  The Sox filled their two open roster spots by reinstating right-hander Miguel Gonzalez …

Live blog: Tigers leave two men on base in 3rd  —  Bottom 3rd: Tigers 0, Blue Jays 0  —  Alex Presley drew a leadoff walk from Aaron Sachez, and after Alex Avila struck out looking, Justin Upton delivered his second hit of the day with a single to left field that put two men on base for Miguel Cabrera.