Red Sox in recent contact with Orioles about possible Machado trade  —  In the wake of reports that the New York Yankees have renewed their interest in shortstop Manny Machado, two industry sources indicated Tuesday that the Boston Red Sox also have been in recent contact with the Orioles.

MLB: Rays reveal plan for new ballpark  —  The Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday unveiled a plan for a domed stadium that would take them to the Ybor City section of Tampa at a cost of nearly $900 million.  —  If the plan goes forward, the 30,842-seat stadium would be the smallest in Major League Baseball …

How Scooter Gennett transformed from a Cincinnati Reds waiver claim into an All-Star  —  CLEVELAND - There was never any doubt in Scooter Gennett's mind that he could become a solid hitter at the Major League level.  —  The biggest problem throughout his career was finding a regular spot in the starting lineup.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies … DENVER - Left-hander Patrick Corbin, who this week was named to the National League All-Star team for the second time in his career, will pitch on Sunday, the final day before the break, but he will still be available to pitch in the All-Star Game on Tuesday …

Cubs' Mike Montgomery: 'We still know we're the team to beat'  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' history of second-half surges, such as their 2017 post-All-Star break burst that enabled them to erase a 5½-game deficit to overtake the Brewers for the National League Central title, bolsters their confidence.

Dan Straily gets start at home as Marlins host Brewers  —  MIAMI — Veteran Miami Marlins right-hander Dan Straily has a 5.52 ERA this year at Marlins Park, which is where he will start on Wednesday.  He has a 3.67 ERA on the road.  —  Straily will be opposed on Wednesday …

Games of the Day  —  An usual game at Citi Field as the Phillies and Mets starters both make their major league debut.  Enyel De Los Santos visits Drew Gagnon.  De Los Santos is just 22, and is 9-3 in his first year at AAA with 1.89 ERA.  Through his minor league career he owns good strikout and walk numbers.

Cubs' Javy Baez, Kyle Schwarber fill half NL field for Monday's Home Run Derby  —  SAN FRANCISCO - The official announcement won't come until Wednesday night, but the Cubs have drawn starring roles next week for what might the most powerful event of All-Star week in Washington.

Buffalo next stop for Blue Jays top prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr.  —  ATLANTA — As he finishes his recovery from a minor knee injury, top Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. appears headed closer to Toronto than ever.  —  According to sources, team management is planning for triple …

Reds minor-leaguer Jonathan Willems hits for cycle for Greeneville  —  Cincinnati Reds prospect Jonathan Willems, a 19-year-old Curacao native who signed with the team as a free agent in 2015, hit for the cycle on Tuesday night in Rookie-level Greeneville's action-packed 13-12 loss to Kingsport.

Garrett Richards To Undergo MRI For Forearm Injury  —  The Angels announced tonight that right-hander Garrett Richards exited tonight's start due to irritation in his right forearm.  He'll undergo an MRI tomorrow to further evaluate the injury.  —  It's the latest in a seemingly ceaseless line …

White Sox look to end skid at home against Cardinals  —  Dexter Fowler understands what it's like to find success while playing within Chicago's city limits.  —  But in a season in which the St. Louis  —  Cardinals' outfielder has struggled two years after winning a World Series title with the