Yu Darvish's first start as a Dodger will be Friday against the Mets  —  ATLANTA — Yu Darvish will make his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at the New York Mets.  —  Darvish, a four-time All-Star, was acquired from the Texas Rangers for three prospects just before Monday's deadline to make trades without waivers.

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 …

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 …

Whew!  Shane Greene closes door as Detroit Tigers hold off Yankees 4-3 … John Hicks and Justin Upton homer to back 6 2/3 innings from Anibal Sanchez; Greene works out of jam in 9th for his first save  —  NEW YORK - Another chance for John Hicks, another hit.

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.

Lineup  —  Adam Rosales, whom the Diamondbacks acquired from the Athletics before the MLB trade deadline Monday, is batting third and playing shortstop for the Diamondbacks in their series opener against the Cubs Tuesday.  —  Relief pitcher David Hernandez, whom the D-Backs acquire from the Angel Monday, is also active for the game.

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.

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.

Rangers' homers not enough as losing streak reaches four  —  The Rangers are still hitting a lot of homers and they're still losing.  The Mariners jumped on starter Nick Martinez for seven earned runs, including five in the first three innings and held on for an 8-7 win Tuesday night at Globe Life Park.

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 …

Jorge Alfaro, Jose Taveras lead 'Pigs; Cornelius Randolph hits No. 11  —  by , Staff Reports, STAFF REPORTS  —  Tuesday's roundup of the Phillies minor-league affiliates.  —  INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA)  —  LEHIGH VALLEY 3, ROCHESTER 1 — 1B Rhys Hoskins (sacrifice fly) and C Jorge Alfaro …

Winker shines to start extended audition in majors  —  Cincinnati Reds OF Jesse Winker on hitting his first MLB home run Wochit  —  PITTSBURGH - On Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker embarked on his first true chance to be an everyday player in the majors.

New Cub Alex Avila understands business of baseball  —  Catcher Alex Avila discusses being traded by his father, Al Avila, from the Tigers to the Cubs on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Alex Avila said he's aware that people like to crack jokes over the fact that his father Al …