Kershaw wins 15th, Dodgers top Chisox 1-0 for 10th W in row (Jul 18, 2017)  —  CHICAGO (AP) Clayton Kershaw pitched seven scoreless innings for his major league-leading 15th victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Chicago White Sox 1-0 Tuesday night for their 10th straight victory.

Diamondbacks Acquire J.D. Martinez  —  The Diamondbacks have made a massive move to upgrade their offense, acquiring outfielder J.D. Martinez from the Tigers in exchange for infield prospects Dawel Lugo, Sergio Alcantara and Jose King.  Both teams have announced the deal.

Cardinals target .500, look to take series from Mets (Jul 19, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets are both near “round number” statistical achievements neither team really wanted to be associated with by July 19.  —  But at least the Cardinals can measure some progress by looking at their record.

Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1  —  ATLANTA (AP) - Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer, John Lackey earned his first win in a month and the Chicago Cubs won their fifth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.  —  Rain delayed the start of the game for 2 hours, 30 minutes.

Davies goes for 12th win as Brewers take on Pirates (Jul 19, 2017)  —  PITTSBURGH — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Zach Davies takes a gaudy 11-4 record into his Wednesday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.  —  His ERA is eye-popping, as well, but not in a good way.  It stands at 5.08.

Ross, Rangers no match for Davis, Orioles  —  BALTIMORE  —  Chris Davis haunted his former team with two home runs, including a grand slam, and a career-high six RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles cruised to a 12-1 victory over Tyson Ross and the Texas Rangers.

Bryce Harper goes 4-for-4, outduels Mike Trout in Nationals win over Angels  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bryce Harper hit a long, impressive homer over Mike Trout's head the first inning.  A few minutes later, Trout hit a homer of similar length and impressiveness.

Gattis homers twice to lead Astros over Mariners, 6-2 (Jul 18, 2017)  —  HOUSTON (AP) Evan Gattis homered twice to back up a solid start by Brad Peacock and help the Houston Astros to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.  —  Gattis hit solo shots in the second …

Daniel Norris hit hard in three innings for Toledo Mud Hens  —  We take a look at the centerpiece of the Detroit Tigers' J.D. Martinez trade: Dawel Lugo, an infielder that was considered one of the Arizona Diamondbacks' best prospects.  Video by Brian Manzullo, DFP.  Wochit  —  CONNECT

Franco hits tiebreaking homer in 8th to lift Phillies  —  MIAMI (AP) — Maikel Franco had a different approach during batting practice before the game and it paid off.  —  Franco had three hits, including a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning, to help lift the Philadelphia Phillies …

Rays rally in 9th off Casilla to beat Athletics 4-3 (Jul 18, 2017)  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Tampa Bay hasn't been so close to first place this late in the season since 2013, and Rays manager Kevin Cash wants his players to soak it up and enjoy every minute of it.

Dodgers are soliciting sponsorship offers for naming rights to field at Dodger Stadium  —  Fans watch a fireworks show after the game between the Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on July 4.  (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images)  —  Mike Scioscia called Dodger Stadium home …

Rockies recall rookie Antonio Senzatela, will start Tuesday  —  DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies recalled rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Tuesday night's game against San Diego.  —  It will be his first start since June 22.

Red Sox outlast Blue Jays with 15th inning walk-off from Hanley Ramirez  —  BOSTON (AP) — Hanley Ramirez finally ended another long night for the Boston Red Sox, and his teammates found just enough energy to celebrate his walk-off shot.  —  Ramirez hit a drive out of Fenway Park in the 15th inning …

Gillaspie celebrates birthday with clutch hit for Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Conor Gillaspie celebrated his 30th birthday in heroic fashion.  —  In just his second at bat since the All-Star break, Gillaspie delivered a pinch hit double that set up the Giants 2-1 extra-inning win over the Cleveland Indians at AT&T Park.