Lamb homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Reds 12-2 to win series (Jul 20, 2017)  —  CINCINNATI (AP) Jake Lamb hit a pair of three-run homers and Patrick Corbin pitched into the eighth inning during an emergency start on Thursday, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 12-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Rosenthal late, Reyes hit in 9th lifts Mets over Cards 3-2 (Jul 20, 2017)  —  NEW YORK (AP) Cardinals pitcher Trevor Rosenthal was late covering first base on a two-out grounder by Jose Reyes that turned into a game-winning single in the ninth inning, lifting the New York Mets over St. Louis 3-2 Thursday.

Justin Verlander finds solution to pitching woes in dominant 2011 video … KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Justin Verlander mentioned “Game of Thrones” catapults after his latest outing.  —  He wasn't discussing a scene from last Sunday's Season 7 premiere episode of the HBO series.

Pablo Sandoval back to Giants, pending physical, after Red Sox release, reports say  —  Third baseman Pablo Sandoval has struck a minor league deal to return to the San Francisco Giants, pending a physical, according to multiple reports.  —  The former Giants star is en route to San Francisco …

The buyer's guide to the MLB trade deadline: Moves the contenders should make  —  Cubs president Theo Epstein on the team's trade for pitcher Jose Quintana and the possibility for future moves on July 14, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  The Washington Post

Tigers better defensively in RF sans J.D. Martinez, though bat a big loss … KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Detroit Tigers may be a better team this season without J.D. Martinez.  —  That seems preposterous, given that he was batting .305 with 16 home runs and 39 RBI in 57 games before being traded …

A corporate name on Dodger Stadium?  Team shopping naming rights for field  —  Dodger Stadium's name is safe, although the field could be affixed with a corporate sponsor.  —  The naming rights to field have been shopped by the Dodgers since spring, The Sports Business Journal reported on Wednesday.

Yoan Moncada's White Sox debut a boon for attendance, TV ratings  —  Photos of White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Officially, Yoan Moncada was 0-for-2 during his Chicago White Sox debut on Wednesday night, but the No. 1 prospect in baseball was a big hit at the box office and with local TV ratings.

Mariners Acquire David Phelps  —  12:02pm: The trade is now official, as the Marlins and Mariners have announced the swap.  —  10:40am: The Mariners and Marlins have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send right-handed setup man David Phelps from Miami to Seattle in exchange for a package of four prospects.

Yankees' Todd Frazier will not wear Paul O'Neill's No. 21, will stick with No. 29  —  The saga of No. 21 continues.  —  Todd Frazier revealed before Thursday's game against the Mariners that he will continue to wear No. 29 with the Yankees despite expressing interest to wear No. 21 in honor of his childhood hero, Paul O'Neill.

Rangers could soon be turning to Kela at closer  —  BALTIMORE  —  The right-hander, out since June 30 because of shoulder inflammation, won't work consecutive games until the Rangers feel confident that he has built up the necessary arm strength.  —  Once he does, he could assume the spot …

Twins Agree To Acquire Jaime Garcia  —  6:44pm: It's possible the Twins will be receiving an additional player in the deal, per LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune (via Twitter), though it seems that'd likely be a lower-level player of some kind.  —  6:12pm: It seems the swap is done except for the formalities.

Diekman amped for return to Rangers after bullpen session  —  BALTIMORE  —  All Jake Diekman wanted to do with his first pitch off a mound since last season was throw a strike.  —  Mission accomplished, as the left-hander found the catcher's mitt Thursday afternoon.