Corey Kluber gets knee injection, to miss All-Star Game  —  CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber's stellar first half ended with a sudden stop.  —  Cleveland's ace received an injection in his right knee that will force him to miss the All-Star Game.  But more importantly, the Indians are hoping …

Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo returns to leadoff spot against Padres  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs hope the return of Anthony Rizzo to the leadoff spot Friday night can help him snap out of his 0-for-19 slump.  —  Rizzo will bat first for the second time this season and 16th time in his career …

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 …

White Sox's Yoan Moncada mostly upbeat about his first half play  —  White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada tries to turn a double play against Dexter Fowler and the Cardinals on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field.  (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Nationals manager Davey Martinez: I'll discuss groundout with Bryce Harper  —  Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez said he will talk to center fielder Bryce Harper about failing to run out a ground ball in the fifth inning of the team's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets on Friday night.

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 …

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 …

Syndergaard wins in return as Mets down Nats  —  Noah Syndergaard wriggled in and out of trouble over five innings and earned the win in his first start in seven weeks Friday night, when he helped his cause with an RBI single in the second inning of the  —  New York Mets' 4-2 victory over the visiting

Brad Lidge joins Phillies as guest instructor for the weekend  —  MIAMI — Brad Lidge arrived Friday to Marlins Park to resume a role he served during spring training as he will spend the final weekend before the all-star break working as a guest instructor for the Phillies' pitching staff.

Giants blow game open late, ease to 7-1 win over Athletics  —  Moronta saves Bumgarner, Duggar and Posey stand out at plate in series opener  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner stood at the base of the dugout steps, awaiting a giddy Reyes Moronta with a soft grin and a big hug.

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.

Danville Braves sweep Burlington Royals  —  Braves win final game of series 5-4  —  DANVILLE, Va. - Courtesy: Stephen Brunson/Danville Braves  —  Brooks Wilson was nails coming in from the bullpen, making the biggest play of the evening.  After the Royals had spoiled the D-Braves 3-1 lead …