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.

Rangers overcome Birds and Halos, beat Anaheim 5-3 … It was something of a low-key night for the first fifteen half-innings.  Cole Hamels did as Cole Hamels does, going seven innings and allowing two runs on three hits, striking out three and walking two.

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 …

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 scratch Michael Conforto with sore right thumb  —  Michael Conforto was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a sore right thumb.  The outfielder said he had X-Rays Tuesday and felt good enough to play.  —  The Mets, however, felt it better to be cautious and rest him.

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.

Mets get one positive from extra-inning loss to Diamondbacks … It only took until August, but Robert Gsellman might finally be rounding into form for the Mets.  —  The disappointing right-hander gave the team one of his strongest performances of the season Monday night …

Royals catcher Salvador Perez to return for series opener against Colorado  —  The Royals activated catcher Salvador Perez from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday afternoon, offering a boost to the roster before their series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Kauffman Stadium.  —  The move was expected.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

Phillies To Sign Henderson Alvarez  —  Right-hander Henderson Alvarez is in the process of signing on with the Phillies, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag (Twitter links).  It's a minors pact that would pay Alvarez at a $750K annual rate for any time he spends in the big leagues this year.

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

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.

SEE IT: Dodgers' Yasiel Puig and Justin Turner recreate solar eclipse in locker room … While many turned their eyes to the skies for yesterday's solar eclipse, two different bodies crossed paths in the Dodgers locker room.  —  Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and Justin Turner decided …