Indians get jump on Domingo German and Yankees as Bomber rally comes up short  —  CLEVELAND - Manny Machado obviously would be nice and all, but what the Yankees could really use is some starting pitching.  —  In typical fashion, Domingo German struggled out of the gate, and the Bombers lost …

Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves … ATLANTA - Manager Torey Lovullo said the initial word on Shelby Miller's elbow injury is positive, though he stressed that the update was preliminary in nature.  —  Miller, who underwent an MRI and was examined by team physician Dr. Gary Waslewski on Thursday …

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo moves to leadoff spot in effort to shake slump  —  Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hits an RBI infield single against the Tigers on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Wrigley Field.  (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Anthony Rizzo's latest slump put him close to desperation mode Friday night.

Cincinnati Reds call up Austin Brice, send down Tanner Rainey  —  The days of saving tickets to your favorite Major League Baseball games might be coming to an end.  Veuer's Nick Cardona has that story.  Buzz60  —  CONNECT  —  ST. LOUIS - The Reds sent right-hander Tanner Rainey …

Outfielder Ryan LaMarre to make first White Sox start Friday vs. Royals  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Newcomer Ryan LaMarre is getting his first start for the White Sox on Friday night against the Royals in the opener of a three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field leading into the All-Star break.

Manny Machado's top 12 landing spots and MLB's next big thing  —  The Manny Machado Watch has intensified over the past couple of weeks.  In some ways, that's hard to believe.  After all, this has been going on since last winter, when the Baltimore Orioles' star infielder was reportedly …

Mariners' James Paxton hits DL day after exiting start  —  The Seattle Mariners on Friday placed left-hander James Paxton on the 10-day disabled list, a day after he left a start in the first inning with lower back stiffness.  —  Paxton threw only 17 pitches in two-thirds of an inning Thursday …

Altherr, Arrieta help Phillies past Marlins, 2-0  —  Aaron Altherr drove in his first run of July and later started a sensational relay to protect the lead, helping  —  Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night.  —  Arrieta pitched seven innings of three-hit ball.  Victor Arano got three outs and

Blue Jays' Gaviglio will be given chance to bounce back from Atlanta clunker  —  BOSTON — John Gibbons.  International Man of Mystery.  —  The Blue Jays manager has been secretive the last couple of days when asked who he will have start Saturday's game at Fenway Park.

Veteran Cubs catcher Chris Gimenez says 2018 season could be his last  —  Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982.  Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time.

Jordan Hicks: Bud Norris has ‘best intentions for me’  —  Rookie reliever Jordan Hicks addressed reports of potential conflict within the St. Louis Cardinals' locker room, saying teammate and closer Bud Norris has his best interests in mind.  —  “He has the best intentions for me,” Hicks told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Thursday.

Cubs pitcher Jon Lester's Sunday start means he won't pitch in All-Star game  —  Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers a pitch at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 8, 2018.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jon Lester wasn't sure whether Major League Baseball …