Pablo Sandoval Interested In Reunion With Giants  —  There's at least some possibility the Red Sox' recent decision to designate Pablo Sandoval for assignment could result in the veteran heading back to San Francisco, FanRag's Jon Heyman writes.  Sources close to Sandoval indicate …

Column Bryce Harper brings more than passion to the game; making baseball fun is beyond a slogan  —  Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper slides to catch a fly ball in a game against Baltimore earlier this season.  (Nick Wass / Associated Press)  —  There was no greater story line …

What was said in Tigers' team meeting?  ‘None of your damn business’  —  The Detroit Tigers held a team meeting at 3 p.m. this afternoon, then declined to give any details about what was discussed.  —  Reporters were notified the clubhouse would be closed for the meeting.

Rumor Central: Diamondbacks interested in J.D. Martinez  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks will likely look to add a bat before the July 31 trade deadline, and one target has already emerged.  —  MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that the Diamondbacks have shown interest in Detroit Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez …

Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, three others interested in RHP Sonny Gray  —  Oakland Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray has been linked to the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and two more teams in trade talks.  —  Last week, Athletics general manager Billy Beane told Peter Gammons …

Joe Ross To Have Tommy John Surgery  —  Nationals starter Joe Ross will have Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in Texas, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post tweets.  The Nats pulled Ross from his most recent start, then placed him on the DL with what the team first described as triceps discomfort and then as an elbow sprain.

Yankees at a loss to figure out what's wrong with Aroldis Chapman  —  BOSTON - What's wrong with Aroldis Chapman?  —  That was the $86 million question engulfing the Yankees after the former All-Star closer's latest meltdown led to a crushing 5-4 giveaway loss to the Red Sox on Friday night at Fenway Park.

Cano powers Mariners to 4-2 win over White Sox (Jul 14, 2017)  —  CHICAGO (AP) Robinson Cano hit a three-run drive on his first swing since connecting for the winning homer in the All-Star Game, helping James Paxton and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Friday night.

Yankees activate Starlin Castro from DL, option Tyler Wade back to Triple-A  —  BOSTON - The Yankees are getting one of their walking wounded back in time for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.  —  Starlin Castro has been activated from the disabled list Saturday afternoon as the Bombers try …

Rumor Central: Mets planning to sell, barring sudden improvement  —  New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson is being realistic about the team going into the trade deadline.  —  Alderson says the Mets will plan to sell going into the deadline unless the team performs “exceedingly well,” according to Newsday's Marc Carig.

Pitching at premium before trade deadline; Who might move?  —  Teams always seek more pitching before the trade deadline.  —  Whether its aces, closers, back-of-the rotation starters or middle relievers, new arms are welcome in every clubhouse.  —  Of the 10 teams sitting in postseason spots …

Brewers Sign Jeanmar Gomez  —  The Brewers have announced that they've signed righty reliever Jeanmar Gomez, presumably to a minor-league deal.  (They also announced that they've signed righty and former Rockies farmhand Alec Kenilvort and released righty Stephen Kohlscheen.)  Gomez is a client of Magnus Sports.

Rangers Reaction: Beltre, Napoli make sure second half starts happy  —  KANSAS CITY, MO.  —  The second half is off to a good start for the Texas Rangers.  Good starting pitching.  Excellent relief pitching.  Great defense.  And timely hitting.  —  All of it was on display Friday night in the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Royals.

Pittsburgh Pirates fan throws home run ball into river … A Pittsburgh Pirates fan took out his frustration by throwing a home run ball into the Allegheny River Friday at PNC Park.  —  The Pirates have won six of its last seven games now, after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Friday in the home contest.

Three up, three down |  Talk of Brad Hand as a Dodger; Giants are beyond help  —  Padres reliever Brad Hand has a 2.30 earned-run average in 42 appearances over 47 innings this season.  (Lynne Sladky / Associated Press)  —  A look at what's trending in Major League Baseball this week:  —  THREE UP

White Sox Acquire Yeyson Yrizarri From Rangers For International Bonus Slot  —  The Rangers have announced that they've traded minor-league infielder Yeyson Yrizarri to the White Sox for an international bonus slot.  The move gives the Rangers additional flexibility to sign international amateur talent.