As Angels struggle amid Mike Trout's greatest season, one number - 2020 - looms larger  —  ANAHEIM - It's late in the evening, after the latest Los Angeles Angels defeat, and a horde of reporters gather around Mike Trout's locker as he slowly dresses.  —  This is one of the greatest weeks of his career …

Mariners start road trip with loss to Yankees  —  NEW YORK (AP) - Domingo German pitched two-hit ball over a career-high seven innings and Giancarlo Stanton hit one of New York's four home runs Tuesday night in the Yankees' 7-2 victory against the Seattle Mariners.

Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians to close out series  —  Another day, another roster move involving the Cleveland Indians' bullpen.  Prior to their 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, the Indians placed reliever Evan Marshall on the 10-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Angels … ANAHEIM, Calif. - Prospect Pavin Smith is at the midway point of his first full season as a professional, and while the No. 7 overall pick in last year's draft isn't posting impressive numbers, Diamondbacks Assistant General Manager Amiel Sawdaye says he's “not concerned at all.”

Dodgers, Cubs to play doubleheader after rainout  —  CHICAGO — First Mother Nature did not cooperate Monday at Wrigley Field and then neither did the electricity.  —  What was supposed to have been the first game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and visiting Los Angeles Dodgers …

Phillies GM Matt Klentak not ruling out pursuit of ‘rent-a-players’ on trade market  —  The trade deadline is six weeks away, and the Phillies have not faded from either the National League East or wild-card races.  —  Surely, Matt Klentak's phone has been buzzing.

Holland rejoins Cardinals as Bowman heads back to disabled list with blisters  —  PHILADELPHIA  • A day after being pressed into closer duty in the 10th inning at Citizens Bank Park, Cardinals reliever Matt Bowman is back on the disabled list with the pesky blisters that have now twice interrupted his season.

Giants closer Hunter Strickland out 6-8 weeks after breaking hand on door  —  San Francisco Giants closer Hunter Strickland will be sidelined six to eight weeks after he fractured his right hand while punching a door Monday night following a blown save.  —  Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters …

Anthopoulos loving life in Georgia, but Toronto will always be home  —  Sitting inside the visiting team dugout at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday afternoon, former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos was asked if he could see the playoff banners hanging over the scoreboard in centre field.

Jose Iglesias' fast feet juicing up his play, value to Detroit Tigers  —  A quick look at the Tigers' No. 1 pick in 2018 MLB draft, Casey Mize.  Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press.  Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  CINCINNATI — It was here three summers ago when Jose Iglesias made the most memorable plate appearances of his career.

Brewers designate veteran reliever Boone Logan for assignment to activate Freddy Peralta  —  PITTSBURGH - Veteran reliever Boone Logan, who never got on track after beginning the season with a lengthy stay on the disabled list, was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.

Team violation sends Mendez back to Round Rock and Odor (perhaps) to bench  —  KANSAS CITY, MO.  —  Rangers' left-hander Yohander Mendez was sent back to Triple-A Round Rock after violating team rules, according to general manager Jon Daniels.  —  Mendez, who was scheduled …

Angels Acquire Deck McGuire, Designate Juan Graterol For Assignment  —  The Angels announced Tuesday that they've acquired right-hander Deck McGuire from the Rangers in exchange for cash.  In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, catcher Juan Graterol has been designated for assignment.

Eugenio Suarez for Alfredo Simon is the trade the Cincinnati Reds won big  —  Reds 3B back in lineup, with thumb healed/Tom Groeschen Tom Groeschen  —  You can debate all the trades the Reds have made during this rebuild.  Did they wait too long?  Did they move too soon?

Goldeyes stocked with players from cold-weather states  —  As any baseball player from Manitoba will tell you, growing up in a cold-weather climate can be a challenge.  —  The Winnipeg Goldeyes feature an unusually high number of players from cold-weather states.

Allard playing waiting game, as call-up looms  —  If you didn't know any better, you might think Kolby Allard was just another laid-back West Coast guy without a care in the world.  —  “He's a Cali kid, surfer bro, all that,” Gwinnett Stripers reliever Evan Phillips said.

Foltynewicz likely to start Sunday; wither McCarthy?  —  Veteran starter Brandon McCarthy is with the Braves, and they don't plan to have him start him again until at least before next week, but that doesn't mean he'll move to the bullpen.  At least not before Friday.

Former Oriole Nick Markakis surges to lead among NL outfielders in All-Star voting  —  Look through pictures of Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis.  —  Former Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis has moved closer to securing his first All-Star appearance — and start.