After Yu: Rangers caught in middle, now going on without ace  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) When Yu Darvish arrived in Texas from Japan in 2012, the Texas Rangers were coming off consecutive World Series appearances.  —  As was expected with his celebrated entrance then, Darvish is now pitching for a World Series contender.

White Sox's Davidson leaves game with bruised right wrist  —  CHICAGO (AP) White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson has left Chicago's game against the Toronto Blue Jays because of a bruised right wrist.  —  Davidson was hit by a pitch from Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning Tuesday.

Shane Greene's five-out save helps Detroit Tigers halt Yankees, 4-3  —  Tigers reliever Shane Greene has appeared in 48 of the team's first 97 games this season.  A look at the pace he's on if he keeps on pitching.  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit  —  CONNECT

Lester homers as Cubs pound Diamondbacks 16-4  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester loved everything about Tuesday night, except for his performance on the mound.  —  Lester hit his first major league homer and struck out nine to reach 2,000 for his career, helping the Chicago Cubs to a runaway 16-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What can Mariners expect from Ramirez as he begins second tour with club?  —  Erasmo 2.0 launches Tuesday night at Texas when the Mariners continue their three-game series against the Rangers at 5:05 p.m. Pacific time at Globe Life Park.  —  The question is how far can he go?

Nationals ace Scherzer leaves in 2nd inning with neck spasm  —  MIAMI (AP) Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer hit his first career home run Tuesday night before a neck spasm cut short his outing against the Miami Marlins after he pitched only one inning.  —  Scherzer slept funny and left …

Amed Rosario's misplay of grounder in ninth inning sets up Rockies' walk-off win over Mets  —  DENVER — Nolan Arenado took advantage of Amed Rosario's first big league mistake and with two on, hit a walk- off single for a 5-4 Rockies win over the Mets at Coors Field.

Jon Lester perplexed by hitting 1st HR, not earning win  —  Cubs starter Jon Lester discusses hitting his first major-league home run on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Jon Lester had a fitting description for his performance Tuesday night in which he hit …

Pirates' Jameson Taillon rocked, Billy Hamilton rolls in win  —  Jameson Taillon is pitching lately as if something has sucked the magic out of his once-fearsome right arm.  —  On Tuesday, Taillon's second-half skid got worse as the Pirates were routed 9-1 by the Cincinnati Reds.

Yankees leaving the door open for Clint Frazier as starter … Clint Frazier's play since coming to The Bronx has been noticed by general manager Brian Cashman.  —  Cashman said on July 20 that the Yankees would “send Frazier out” once Aaron Hicks returned from the disabled list after recovering …

Five years later, Lucas Sims debuts with his hometown Braves  —  Lucas Sims did about as well as the Braves could have hoped against the MLB-best Dodgers, but spotty defense and seven innings of stagnant offense resulted in a 3-2 loss in Sims' debut Tuesday at SunTrust Park.

Red Sox win under Christian Vazquez's 9th inning heroics  —  BOSTON (AP) — Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox pulled off the final rally of a wild game Tuesday night, beating the Cleveland Indians 12-10 despite …

Baseball notes: Red Sox put Dustin Pedroia on 10-day DL  —  Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia sits in the dugout prior a game against the Cleveland Indians Aug. 1.  (Charles Krupa / AP Photo)  —  Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation in his left knee.

Samardzija shuts down A's as Giants snap 4-game skid, 10-4  —  This is the team the Giants thought they should be all along.  In a season all but lost, home runs sailed over the fence, the lead held up and they added on with key hits to support Jeff Samardzija.

Dallas Keuchel disappointed Astros didn't make big deadline trade  —  The Houston Astros have the second-best record in baseball and the largest division lead in the majors, but ace Dallas Keuchel is highly disappointed the team couldn't do more at the trade deadline.

Pujols' 608th homer, 5 RBIs power Angels past Phillies, 7-1  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and a two-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped the Philadelphia Phillies' five-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory Tuesday night.