Yankees emerge as players in the Machado trade sweepstakes  —  For many Baltimore Orioles fans, it would be a nightmare — Manny Machado wearing a New York Yankees uniform as the starting shortstop for the American League All-Star team in nearby Washington, D.C.

CC Sabathia shelled for five runs as Yankees fall to lowly Orioles, 5-4, in Game 1 of doubleheader  —  BALTIMORE — Aaron Boone left CC Sabathia in too long — but Neil Walker didn't do either of them any favors.  —  Walker's misplay at first led to Danny Valencia's go-ahead three-run homer off Sabathia …

Ohtani's pinch-hit homer lifts Angels over Dodgers 4-3  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani's versatility was on display again Sunday.  —  The two-way star launched a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning that sent Andrew Heaney and the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Chris Archer on Blake Snell's snub from All-Star roster: 'Something like that can't happen'  —  Rays pitcher Chris Archer took to social media to protest teammate Blake Snell's omission from the American League All-Star roster, saying that players who vote for All-Stars “didn't do our due diligence.”

Phillies prospect Enyel De Los Santos in line to make major-league debut Tuesday  —  NEW YORK — It's Enyel De Los Santos' turn to make a first impression.  —  The Phillies are expected to call up De Los Santos from triple-A Lehigh Valley for a spot start against the New York Mets …

Wilmer Flores adds another walk-off HR to resume in Mets' win over Phillies  —  Zack Wheeler on his outing and Wilmer Flores' walk-off homer in 4-3 win over Phillies Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  NEW YORK — It turned out to be a break for the Mets in the tenth inning Monday afternoon …

Yankees' Dellin Betances unfazed by snapped All-Star Games streak  —  BALTIMORE - A four-time All-Star reliever, Dellin Betances says this two-month stretch “is the best I've felt” in the big leagues.  —  And yet, he wasn't selected to go to Washington for next week's All-Star Game.

Royals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher for $322,500  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan.  —  The 16-year-old pitcher agreed Sunday to a minor league contract with a $322,500 signing bonus.

Polanco has 4 RBIs as Pirates top Nationals 6-3  —  Gregory Polanco drove in four runs in the first two innings and the  —  Pittsburgh Pirates went on to a 6-3 victory over the  —  Washington Nationals on Monday night.  —  Polanco hit a two-run double in the first as the Pirates started …

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres … Imagine you're Torey Lovullo, manager of the Diamondbacks, and you're about to walk up to one of your players after a big win and tell him he isn't going to be in the starting lineup the next day.  Now imagine the player is left fielder David Peralta …

Braves approach Blue Jays cautiously during rough stretch  —  Atlanta Braves' two-game home interleague series against the  —  Toronto Blue Jays starting Tuesday night is the only time they face a team with a losing record in an 18-game stretch before and after the All-Star break.

Reds Beat Blog: Will the Reds be sellers or stand pat at the trade deadline?  —  Welcome to another edition of the weekly Reds Beat Blog: a new home for updates on the Reds' top minor league prospects, some tidbits about the big topics across MLB and another place for more opinions on the Reds.

DeSclafani allows 1 run, Schebler homers; Reds top Indians  —  Anthony DeSclafani allowed one run in seven innings,  —  Scott Schebler was 4 for 5 with a homer, and the  —  Cleveland Indians 7-5 on Monday night.  —  All-Star first baseman  —  Joey Votto homered for Cincinnati …

Marlins Select Javy Guerra  —  The Marlins announced Monday that they've selected the contract of right-hander Javy Guerra from Triple-A New Orleans.  In a series of corresponding moves, the Fish transferred left-hander Caleb Smith to the 60-day DL and placed righty Drew Rucinski on the 10-day DL due to a right groin strain.