Reactions: Reds' Gennett, Suarez, Votto named National League All-Stars  —  The Cincinnati Reds had three players - second baseman Scooter Gennett, third baseman Eugenio Suarez and first baseman Joey Votto - named Sunday night to the National League roster for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 17 at Nationals Park.

Jacob deGrom named to second All-Star Game, Brandon Nimmo doesn't make the cut  —  Jacob deGrom on 4-1 loss to Yankees Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom put on quite a show in his first All-Star game in 2015.  —  He'll have a chance for another memorable moment.

MLB All-Star Game rosters: Red Sox, Astros, Indians dominate AL; upstart Braves get 4 NL stars  —  The first half of the Major League Baseball season was dominated by a trio of American League powerhouses, and that was reflected in rosters for the 89th All-Star Game that were revealed on Sunday.

Myers homers again, Padres top Diamondbacks 4-3 in 16  —  Batting for the eighth time in the game — and facing a catcher he later called the best position player he's ever seen pitch — Wil Myers got something he liked and hammered it.  —  Myers homered for the fourth time in two days …

Shohei Ohtani delivers again for Angels with long, winning blast  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani's right knee was still sore when he arrived at Angel Stadium on Sunday.  He took a baseball directly to it in the previous night's ninth inning, on a foul ball against Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen …

Chris Flexen struggles as Mets only manage first hit in seventh inning in 9-0 loss to Rays  —  Mets manager Mickey Callaway on Mets' 9-0 loss to rays Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  NEW YORK — An organization that once boasted about being eight to nine starting pitchers deep …

Next Slide  —  Their offense has been teetering for a month.  And on a day like Sunday, when the Detroit Tigers roll out a limited lineup and manage four hits — all singles — and no runs, well, it's up to the ace of the staff to do everything.  —  Michael Fulmer is fine with that.

Who's your team's most important player for the second half?  —  With the season having advanced just beyond the halfway mark, let's look at the most important player in the second half for all 30 major league clubs.  It could be a player at any professional level within his organization.

Carlos Correa not ready to return as Astros host Athletics  —  HOUSTON - Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa missed his 12th consecutive game on Sunday and suddenly faces the possibility of being sidelined for the remainder of the current homestand.  —  Correa, placed on the 10 …

For making Mariners relevant again, GM Jerry Dipoto earns his extension  —  Yes, the one-run wins have added luster to his resume.  And, sure, the come-from-behind victories have accentuated his good deeds.  —  If your team is 22 games above .500 with a +15 run differential, Lady Luck usually deserves a generous tip.