Jed Hoyer: Cubs ‘need to take care of business’ vs. White Sox  —  Photos from the Cubs-White Sox game on July 24, 2017, at Wrigley Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  It seems like a forgone conclusion that the Cubs will dominate the White Sox in this four-game Crosstown Series that starts Monday at Wrigley Field.

Olney: Biggest questions looming with one week to the trade deadline  —  Baltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette mentioned to reporters Saturday that the second wild card adds hope.  That is true, but it also adds a whole lot of uncertainty in the trade market, as American League teams …

Twins Acquire Jaime Garcia, Anthony Recker  —  The Twins have acquired lefty Jaime Garcia and catcher Anthony Recker from the Braves, per a club announcement.  In return, Atlanta acquires young righty Huascar Ynoa.  —  As part of the swap, the Braves will send $100K to cover a piece …

LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Strasburg ailing; Cubs get boost  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors today:  —  ___  —  AILING ALL OVER  —  Star pitchers Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals are recovering after getting injured Sunday, as is Cardinals on-base machine Matt Carpenter.

Orioles 1B Chris Davis out of lineup, to see Rays doctor  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is out of the lineup at Tampa Bay because of an illness.  —  Orioles manager Buck Showalter said before Monday night's game that Davis would be checked by a Rays doctor.

The Brewers, who are trying desperately to turn things around, are actively exploring both starter and relief options.  As ESPN's Buster Olney reported, they've also talked to Detroit about second baseman Ian Kinsler.  But this appears to be more a case of Detroit trying to link Kinsler …

Marlins president says core pieces aren't ‘in play’ at trade deadline  —  With the trade deadline a week away, Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill told reporters Sunday that the team isn't interested in dealing some of its core players.

The sweet friendship forming in Yankees' rising-star outfield  —  MORE FROM: … SEATTLE — Give Clint Frazier credit.  At 22, he's figuring it out.  He is having poised at-bats.  —  Frazier has sat back and watched how fellow rookie Aaron Judge has handled himself in tough times and in good times …

Zack Wheeler To DL With Stress Reaction In Right Arm  —  The Mets announced that Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a stress reaction in his right arm.  Fellow right-hander Tyler Pill has been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take his spot on the roster.

Royals Acquire Cahill, Maurer, Buchter From Padres For Strahm, Wood, Ruiz  —  5:35pm: Kansas City has designated Al Alburquerque and Luke Farrell to open roster space.  Lefty Brian Flynn was recalled to the active roster.  —  5:24pm: The Royals have announced an interesting trade …

Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday  —  Tuesday's slate offers one of the best home streamers on the season plus two young flamethrowers.  The Dodgers get a lot of attention offensively as they look to pick on a fan favorite.  —  Pitching  —  Pitchers to stream

Hot-hitting Phillies face rugged test vs. Astros (Jul 24, 2017)  —  PHILADELPHIA — By no means is Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin saying the teams are alike, but he likens his current club's offensive outburst to that of the 2009 Phillies team that Mackanin saw …

What Rockies could do to get better  —  The Colorado Rockies enter Monday night's matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals on ESPN (8 ET) with a one-game advantage over the Diamondbacks for the first Wild Card spot.  Colorado is having its best season in a while, but there's always room to improve …

Yankees need Tanaka, Chapman to pitch like they're paid  —  NEW YORK — The New York Yankees not only survived their brutal 11-game road trip, they came out the other end with more wins than losses and with an improved roster.  —  The Yankees' 6-5 road trip was a success …

Baltimore Orioles' Mark Trumbo struggles with outfield fly ball  —  Mark Trumbo gave some great examples of how not to play outfield for the Baltimore Orioles.  —  The two-time All-Star, much more well-known for his bat than fielding prowess, struggled to track down a fly ball Sunday during …