Rob Manfred calls Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch ‘exciting addition’  —  Christopher Ilitch has made a good impression on the commissioner.  —  While speaking with the media on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Ilitch …

Tommy Milone hit hard early, late comeback falls short as Mets fall to Diamondbacks, 7-4  —  The dream in spring training was a dominant rotation featuring five or seven power pitchers putting up solid start after solid start.  The reality is now that five starters are currently on the disabled list …

Mets 3B David Wright begins rehab assignment at Class A  —  NEW YORK (AP) Still hoping to rejoin the New York Mets this season, captain David Wright started a rehab assignment Tuesday night with Class A St. Lucie.  —  Wright was the designated hitter and batted third at Charlotte …

Royals activate All-Star catcher Salvador Perez from DL  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez from the 10-day disabled list.  —  Perez was sidelined by a strain on the right side of his chest.  Perez, the MVP of the 2015 World Series …

D-backs place catcher Jeff Mathis on 10-day DL with broken hand  —  NEW YORK — Jeff Mathis was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a broken right hand, leaving the Arizona Diamondbacks without their top catcher as they make a playoff push.  —  Arizona manager Torey Lovullo …

Aaron Nola mashed for second straight start in Phillies loss  —  Before the two backbreaking Marlins home runs that sent Aaron Nola to the dugout Tuesday, the 24-year-old righthander issued a leadoff walk.  It was the second time in three innings he walked the first batter.  And, each time, that runner scored.

MLB to implement code of conduct for fans at ballparks in 2018  —  Effective next season, Major League Baseball intends to implement a universal code of conduct for fans who attend games.  —  The issue, which arose after a May 1 incident in which Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones …

Cleveland Indians place pitchers Andrew Miller, Danny Salazar on disabled list  —  CLEVELAND — The Indians have asked their next-door neighbors for some help in treating Andrew Miller's sore knee.  —  With the All-Star reliever back on the disabled list with tendinitis …

Dodgers hopeful for speedy returns as Cody Bellinger, Alex Wood go on DL  —  PITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Cody Bellinger and starting pitcher Alex Wood on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled pitchers Brock Stewart and Josh Ravin from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Dusty Baker Is Throwing Caution, Pitch Counts to the Wind  —  Washington left-hander Gio Gonzalez pitched into the seventh inning on Sunday in San Diego.  His 120th pitch of the late afternoon was ripped into right field by Manuel Margot for a single.  It was his last pitch of the outing …

Addison Russell believes he is close to rejoining Cubs from disabled list  —  Cubs shortstop Addison Russell discusses his progression as he aims to return from a foot injury on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Shortstop Addison Russell believes …

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 …

Rangers' wild-card chase doesn't change Cashner's job  —  ANAHEIM, CALIF.  —  The 2016 Miami Marlins quickly faded out of the wild-card hunt in the National League, but they were in the mix at the trade deadline acquired right-hander Andrew Cashner from San Diego to help enhance their playoff chances.

Brewers Claim Aaron Brooks From Cubs  —  The Brewers have claimed right-hander Aaron Brooks off outright waivers from the Cubs, MLBTR has learned (Twitter links).  He'll join Milwaukee's Triple-A affiliate for the time being.  Brooks was designated for assignment over the weekend when the Cubs picked up Rene Rivera from the Mets.

Rangers put Gallo on concussion list, but it isn't as bad as it seems  —  ANAHEIM, CALIF.  —  The daily transactions for Tuesday will show that the Texas Rangers placed infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo on the seven-day concussion list, something that sounds a lot more serious than it actually is.

Royals honor former closer Greg Holland in pregame tribute  —  Rockies closer Greg Holland arrived at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, and instead of turning toward the Royals' clubhouse like he did an untold number of times throughout his six-year tenure in Kansas City, he headed to the visitors' locker room.

Cardinals Notes: Rosenthal, Rule 5 Draft, Pitching Staff  —  On the disabled list due to a reported ligament issue in his right elbow, Trevor Rosenthal has consulted with Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a second opinion on the best course of action, tweets Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com.

Yankees, like the Tigers, are still dealing with bad contracts given to veterans  —  DETROIT — The Yankees don't want to be like the Tigers, who entered Tuesday night's game 54-69 because several of their high-priced veterans like Miguel Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Jordan Zimmerman …