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.

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.

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.

Mathis to DL with fractured hand  —  The Diamondbacks placed catcher Jeff Mathis on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday after revealing that Mathis tore the ligament off of the bone in his right hand.  —  The injury occurred during a play in the fourth inning of Monday night's win over the Mets, according to the Diamondbacks.

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 …

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.

Ump Wendelstedt being treated for concussion-like symptoms  —  CLEVELAND (AP) Plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt is being treated for concussion-like symptoms after being struck in the mask.  —  Wendelstedt will not work the remainder of Cleveland's series against the Boston Rex Sox …

Cubs start a stretch of 20 games without a day off tonight vs. Reds  —  Cubs' Addison Russell tests his right foot before a game against the Reds on Aug. 22, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  As the Chicago Cubs embark Tuesday night on a stretch of 20 games without a scheduled day off …

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.

Chesapeake's David Wright will DH for Mets Class-A team  — David Wright, who has not played in a Major League baseball game in nearly 15 months, will be the designated hitter for the Mets Class-A team in St. Lucie.  —  The Chesapeake native and former Norfolk Tide …

Angels Sign Fernando Salas To Minors Deal  —  The Angels have brought right-hander Fernando Salas back into the fold on a minor league pact, the team's Triple-A affiliate announced this weekend (Twitter link).  The 32-year-old Salas, who was recently released by the Mets after a down season …

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.

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 …

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 …

Jeff Mathis Suffers Fractured Hand  —  Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis has been diagnosed with a fractured right hand, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports on Twitter.  He suffered the injury in last night's game; initially it was believed he had escaped any broken bones.