Stephen Strasburg heads to DL as Nats call up LHP Erick Fedde  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals All-Star pitcher Stephen Strasburg is headed to the 10-day disabled list.  —  Following his team's 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, manager Dusty Baker confirmed that Strasburg …

An ump told Adrian Beltre to move into the on-deck circle.  So Beltre moved the circle  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre was ejected from the Texas Rangers' game Wednesday while waiting on deck to bat in the eighth inning.  —  Beltre, who already had three hits in the game to increase …

Ozzie Guillen, Carlos Zambrano will call Cubs, White Sox game in Spanish next week  —  Ozzie Guillen hugs Carlos Zambrano during spring training in 2010.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  With Ozzie Guillen and Carlos Zambrano as color commentators, CSN Chicago next week plans to experiment …

Hosmer's 5 hits, slam help Royals top Tigers, win 8th in row  —  DETROIT (AP) — Eric Hosmer matched his career high with five hits, including his first major league grand slam, and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games with a 16-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

Thursday's game  —  Diamondbacks at Cardinals  —  Where: Busch Stadium, St. Louis.  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (3-4, 3.32) vs. Cardinals TBD.  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Godley hasn't recorded a win since June 22 in Colorado. ...

Bryce Harper tossed after argument, says music got him ‘little fired up’  —  WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, then later cited his pregame music as a contributing factor.  —  “I think I need to change my playlist …

Rockies Acquire Pat Neshek  —  The Rockies announced that they've acquired right-hander Pat Neshek from the Phillies in exchange for minor league infielder Jose Gomez and minor league right-handers J.D. Hammer and Alejandro Requena.  Lefty Tyler Anderson has been moved to the 60-day DL to clear a roster spot.

Brewers' bullpen falters in 8-5 loss to Nationals  —  This showed why Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns acquired relief help earlier in the day.  —  Ruining a brilliant start by Jimmy Nelson, the Brewers' bullpen blew up in horrific fashion in the eighth inning Wednesday night …

How the Astros survived a rebuild and provided lessons for the Phillies  —  Jeff Luhnow found his seat in the visiting executive's box at Citizens Bank Park earlier this week and glanced at the Phillies' lineup.  He thought about 2013.  It was a time when Luhnow, the Houston Astros general manager …

Five Blockbuster Trades We'd Like To See Before MLB Trade Deadline  —  We're just days away from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, and there are several players around the league who reportedly could be on the move.  —  We've already seen marquee talent find new homes …

Rumor Central: Mets considering package deal for Addison Reed?  —  In an effort to unload their surplus of impending free agents, the New York Mets might be looking to trade reliever Addison Reed as part of a package deal.  —  Marc Carig of Newsday reports the Mets “have at least kicked around the idea” …

Braves send rookie SS Dansby Swanson to Triple-A  —  ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling shortstop Dansby Swanson to Triple-A Gwinnett.  —  Swanson was expected to be the figurehead of a rebuilding team.  He was the No. 1 overall pick by Arizona in 2015 and was regarded as one of the National League's top rookies.

Deadline predictions beyond Yu Darvish: Dark horse, biggest splash, more  —  With the July 31 trade deadline approaching, we asked a panel of our experts to make predictions about where six of the biggest names on the market would end up.  For all the rumors and speculation this time of year …

Daily Dose: Athletic Clubbed  —  The Oakland Athletics find themselves in the basement of the American League West Division, 13 games under .500 and 23 games back of the first-place Houston Astros.  They also sit 9 1/2 games back in the wild-card standings, but perhaps things could be a little different if they had a dependable closer.

You all know Pudge is a Hall of Famer, but these traits make him an all-time great  —  As of Sunday afternoon, Ivan Rodriguez will be a permanent member of baseball's most exclusive club.  —  Not only is the former Texas Rangers star going into the National Baseball Hall of Fame …

Zimmer homers, drives in go-ahead run as Indians beat Angels … Bradley Zimmer homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning double and the  —  Cleveland Indians matched a season high with their sixth straight win, 10-4 over the  —  Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

Diamondbacks Acquire John Ryan Murphy  —  The D-backs announced that they've acquired minor league catcher John Ryan Murphy from the Twins in exchange for minor league left-hander Gabriel Moya.  In a corresponding move, Yasmany Tomas has been transferred from the 10-day DL to the 60-day DL to clear a spot on Arizona's 40-man roster.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw hopeful he can make ‘at least a few’ starts before playoffs begin  —  Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, left, who is on the disabled list due to a back injury, congratulates Cody Bellinger after the Dodgers beat the Twins on July 25.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)