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.

Column Trading for Yu Darvish is crucial for Dodgers with or without Clayton Kershaw  —  Pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers is a prime trade target.  —  The Dodgers warned their fans in recent weeks they might not make a major addition before the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline.

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.

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 …

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.

Twins Acquire Jaime Garcia, Anthony Recker  —  The Twins have acquired lefty Jaime Garcia and catcher Anthony Recker from the Braves, per a club announcement.  Cash considerations will also go to Minnesota in the deal, in which Atlanta acquires young righty Huascar Ynoa.

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 …

Texas Rangers rally past Tampa Bay Rays again to complete sweep  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For a team that came to Tropicana Field on a five-game losing streak, the Texas Rangers' three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays has been surprising but promising as Texas tries to claw back into postseason contention.

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

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.

Rays Release Rickie Weeks  —  The Rays have released infielder Rickie Weeks to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired Sergio Romo, the team announced.  Weeks had been on the disabled list with a shoulder injury, though he'd been on a rehab assignment in Triple-A. Andrew Kittredge …

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 …

As MLB trade deadline nears, contenders must be willing to part with prospects  —  They are called prospects, minor-league players who one day have a chance to play in the big leagues.  —  Some will make it.  —  A few will become stars.  —  Most will be out of the game in a few years, forgotten as if they never existed.