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.

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.

Rays face Tigers, using unconventional methods to win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays are using pitchers in unconventional ways, but it continues to spark their success, and they'll try to find enough live arms to continue that Tuesday in another “bullpen day” against the Detroit Tigers.

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.

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.

West Morris grad Andrew Politi quietly starting minor league career with Boston Red Sox  —  Andrew Politi wasn't surrounded by family and friends with cameras poised for the moment the phone rang.  —  The Long Valley native was at his house by himself when he got the call from the Boston Red Sox on June 6 …

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 …

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.

Royals snap 10-game skid with 9-4 win over Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi had a three-run homer and a career-high four RBIs, and the  —  Kansas City Royals snapped a 10-game skid with a 9-4 win over the  —  Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Next Slide  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Detroit Tigers' inexperience was evident on Monday night, from Nicholas Castellanos taking his eye off the baseball underneath a dome to Ronny Rodriguez not playing in close enough at third base against Carlos Gomez.

Mariners place Felix Hernandez on the 10-day disabled list  —  The hope is to use the all-star break to help Hernandez get his ailing back healthy.  —  ANAHEIM — Felix Hernandez won't make another start until after the All-Star break.  The Mariners' erstwhile ace has been dealing with lower …

Giants provide timetable for Joe Panik's injury absence  —  SAN FRANCISCO-Injuries have robbed the Giants of several key contributors throughout the season, but Joe Panik is the first position player to be sent to the disabled list for two separate ailments.

Why July games should matter to Cleveland Indians fans  —  There are plenty of reasons why these mid-July games matter to the Cleveland Indians' fans.  —  CLEVELAND — Following the Cleveland Indians' 7-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the first of a three-game series at Progressive Field Monday …