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 …

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.

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.

MLB: Kluber to miss All-Star game  —  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 important, the Indians are hoping it will allow the right-hander …

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 …

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.

Mets Activate Noah Syndergaard  —  The Mets announced today that they've activated right-hander Noah Syndergaard from the 10-day disabled list.  Left-hander P.J. Conlon was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in order to open a spot on the active roster.  —  Syndergaard, 25, has been out since late …

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 …