Gary Sanchez gets extended break in midst of biggest slump as a Yankee  —  NEW YORK - Walking into the Yankees' clubhouse on Tuesday, Gary Sanchez didn't anticipate getting another day of rest.  —  Monday was an off date following Subway Series weekend and Sanchez figured his next break …

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates … The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't hiding the fact that right-hander Joe Musgrove intentionally plunked Diamondbacks outfielder Chris Owings on Monday night.  Are we in store for yet another hit-by-pitch feud between the two clubs?

Foltynewicz exits early due to triceps tightness  —  Braves' emerging ace Mike Foltynewicz left Tuesday night's game against the game with right triceps tightness after five scoreless innings after working five scoreless against the Mets.  —  Foltnewycz, who allowed just two hits and no walks …

Red Sox's Mookie Betts is the top All-Star vote-getter in the AL  —  Mookie Betts, who returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup Monday after serving time on the disabled list. is the leading All-Star vote-getter in the American League, according to totals released by Major League Baseball on Tuesday.

James Shields takes the mound for the White Sox against the Indians  —  White Sox starter Lucas Giolito discusses his outing against the Indians on Monday, June 11, 2018.  (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune)

Markakis, Braves react to huge support they're getting in All-Star voting  —  He has the sixth-most career hits among current major leaguers, the eighth-most walks, two Gold Gloves, and is arguably the active leader in stony-faced stares regardless of whether he just got hit by a pitch or hit a home run.

Angels hope to gain ground on Mariners  —  The Los Angeles Angels can't afford to lose much more ground to the Seattle Mariners heading into the second game of their three-game series Tuesday night at Safeco Field in Seattle.  —  The Angels lost the series opener to the AL West-leading Mariners …

Nationals' Daniel Murphy reinstated after missing start of season  —  The Washington Nationals have reinstated second baseman Daniel Murphy, who has returned from rehab, manager Mike Rizzo announced on Tuesday.  —  Murphy, who had right knee surgery during the offseason, has missed the team's 64 games this season.

Mets' Syndergaard getting second opinion on finger  —  Alderson: 'We want to make sure the next step...is the right one"  —  Mets GM Sandy Alderson said RHP Noah Syndergaard will receive a second opinion on his right index finger Tuesday afternoon.  —  Alderson made sure to note …

Daughter of Cardinals' Alex Reyes suffering from rare form of cancer  —  St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes has suffered through two frustrating season-ending injuries in as many years.  —  But that frustration doesn't compare to what Reyes is going through off the field.

Cubs encouraged after Yu Darvish throws bullpen session  —  Cubs President Theo Epstein discusses Yu Darvish's bullpen session on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After missing the entire 2015 season because of Tommy John surgery …

Marlins' Richards beats Giants for first win  —  Rookie right-hander Trevor Richards won his first major-league game, leading the  —  San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Marlins Park.  —  Making his seventh major-league start, Richards (1-3) overcame a wild start but allowed just two hits …

6 Rays' pitchers combine for 5-hitter, beat Blue Jays 4-1  —  Wilson Ramos homered, six Tampa Bay relievers combined for a five-hitter and the  —  Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night.  —  With right-handers  —  Chris Archer and Jake Faria on the disabled list, Tampa Bay is using relievers …

‘All the Way’ and ‘Go Cubs, Go’ to be included with Cubs tickets  —  CHICAGO — Eddie Vedder's support of the Chicago Cubs remains strong.  —  The Pearl Jam frontman's new 7-inch vinyl single will be given out to those who buy tickets to the July 6 Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field.

Nola fans 10, Kingery drives in 4 as Phils beat Rockies 5-4  —  Aaron Nola struck out 10 in another dominant performance,  —  Scott Kingery hit a three-run homer and the  —  Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Tuesday night.  —  Nola (8-2) allowed one run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings, lowering his ERA to 2.27.