Daily Dose: Rolling Rodon  —  Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter.  —  Carlos Rodon drew plenty of hype in offseason fantasy publications, but he missed nearly the first three months of the season with a biceps issue.  He's doing his best of late to make it up for that lengthy absence.

Indians beat Red Sox on bunt-error walk-off  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Miller wasn't among the Cleveland Indians chasing Roberto Perez around the infield, flinging water and white powder to celebrate a wild win over an American League rival.  —  The Indians relief ace …

Beltre drives in four as Rangers turn back Angels  —  Adrian Beltre connected for a three-run homer and drove in four runs, and Cole Hamels allowed two runs in seven innings as the Texas Rangers won the opener of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.

Chris Stratton stymies contending Brewers, Giants win 2-0 … SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Chris Stratton pitched six innings to run his scoreless streak to 12 2/3 innings his past two outings, and the  —  San Francisco Giants stymied the contending  —  Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-0 win Monday night.

Four players who could be traded before Aug. 31 postseason roster deadline  —  The major league non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone.  —  But trading season isn't over.  Clubs can still complete trades through waivers.  But the clock is ticking.  Teams have until Aug. 31 to make a deal …

Mets strand 10 batters, fall to Diamondbacks in extras, 3-2  —  A.J. Pollock just added insult to what was yet another day all about injury at Citi Field.  The Diamondbacks' center fielder hit a two-run home run in the top of the 10th to beat the Mets 3-2 Monday, hours after the Mets announced …

A's rookie Boog Powell hits first career HR near namesake's BBQ station in Baltimore  —  Athletics rookie Boog Powell admitted to being excited about meeting his namesake this week during Oakland's series in Baltimore.  The younger Powell evidently felt that a strong first impression was in order.

Twins' Melville struggles in Game 1 loss to White Sox  —  CHICAGO — Carlos Rodon has been pitching well enough lately to win.  He finally got a long-overdue victory Monday.  —  Yolmer Sanchez homered and drove in four runs, Jose Abreu hit his 25th of the season and the Chicago White Sox held …

MLB: Surgery is suggested for Mets' Matz  —  Steven Matz of the New York Mets was diagnosed Monday with irritation of the ulnar nerve in his left elbow and season-ending surgery was recommended, the team announced.  —  The surgery would be to reposition the nerve and relieve the irritation.

Marlins Designate Javy Guerra  —  The Marlins have designated righty Javy Guerra for assignment, per a club announcement.  His roster spot will go to southpaw Jarlin Garcia, who was activated from the DL.  —  Guerra has had some success in the majors, compiling a 3.10 lifetime ERA over 162 1/3 frames.

West Notes: Lowrie, Ramirez, Wood, Holland  —  It seems increasingly plausible that the Athletics may not only keep second baseman Jed Lowrie for the remainder of the season, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle suggests, but also for the 2018 campaign.

35 years ago today, the Cubs retired Ernie Banks' No. 14  —  “Mr. Cub” Ernie Banks was a power-hitting shortstop who will always be remembered for his enthusiasm for the game when he said, “What a great day for baseball.  Let's play two.”  He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1977.  —  Chicago Tribune

Astros try to regain momentum against Nationals (Aug 22, 2017)  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros already had clinched their series with the American League West cellar-dwelling Oakland Athletics prior to their home loss on Sunday, but that fact did not stem the continuing swell of concern casting …

MLB RUMORS: YANKEES AND RED SOX TO BATTLE OVER GIANCARLO STANTON TRADE  —  SPORTS GIANCARLO STANTON MLB NEW YORK YANKEES  —  Since the All-Star break, Giancarlo Stanton has been busy making history for a team likely to be forgotten as soon as the season ends.

Playoff-hopeful Royals host NL wild-card pole-sitting Rockies  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies, both hoping to reach the postseason, open a three-game series Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.  —  The Rockies own the top spot in the National League wild-card race …

Rookies face off for Mariners, Braves (Aug 22, 2017)  —  ATLANTA — Two promising rookies, both making their fifth big-league start of the season, will oppose each other Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Seattle Mariners in the second game of a three-game series.