Manny Machado finally joins Dodgers following months of trade speculation  —  It's a whole new beginning for Manny Machado after months of uncertainty.  Perfect time for a new number, too.  —  One with an LA story and a Baltimore past.  —  Machado joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday …

Yankees option rookie pitcher Domingo German to Triple-A after loss to Mets  —  NEW YORK — Another night has passed, and the New York Yankees have slipped yet another game deeper into the American League East standings.  —  The combination Friday of New York's 7-5 loss to the crosstown-rival …

Arizona Diamondbacks' 20th anniversary team … CONNECT  —  When a fan asked about the state of starting pitcher's roles in the modern game during the announcement of the 20th anniversary team, Diamondbacks great Randy Johnson did not hold back.  —  He was adamant that pitchers today …

Boston's Holt injured at end of wild play in Detroit  —  DETROIT (AP) — Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt left Friday night's game at Detroit in the fourth inning with what appeared to be a right knee injury.  —  Holt stayed on the ground for a while at the end of a wild play.

Texas heat: Hottest home game for Rangers in 25 seasons  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mother Nature is bringing the heat at the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers.  —  The temperature was 107 degrees for the first pitch just after 7 p.m. Friday, when the Rangers played the Cleveland Indians in their first game after the All-Star break.

Column: Dodgers' big move puts ball in Theo Epstein's court to shore up Cubs pitching  —  Photos from the Cubs-Cardinals game at Wrigley Field on Friday, July 20, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  It has been a very strange season for the Cubs, who may claim the National League Central by default the way things are falling into place.

Cincinnati Reds hope to keep rolling after All-Star break  —  The Reds know they are considered to be sellers as the trade deadline approaches.  —  Despite the 21-10 run leading into the All-Start break, the Reds remain 10 games out of the National League Wild Card.

Brewers' Josh Hader apologizes to teammates for racist tweets  —  Brewers reliever Josh Hader addresses reporters after past racist, sexist and homophobic tweets were uncovered during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.  (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)

Mike Scioscia: Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this year  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — At around 5 p.m. PT on Friday, while most of his teammates were taking part in pregame batting practice, Shohei Ohtani stood about 60 feet away from the left-field line, acted out his pitching motion and repeatedly tossed baseballs overhand.

Mariners GM: Don't be surprised to see Cano at first  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday that Robinson Cano will be used at a few positions when he returns from his suspension next month, including first base.  —  Where Cano ends up defensively …

Santana leads Phillies to comeback win over Padres  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The surprising Philadelphia Phillies took a circuitous route to their latest victory.  —  Carlos Santana homered and drove in four, Cesar Hernandez had a two-run double and the Phillies overcame a four-run …

Jacob deGrom's teammates have his back amid ace's demands to Mets front office: ‘He has every right to say that’  —  Jacob deGrom's demands at the All-Star Game completely blindsided the Mets' front office, but in the clubhouse, it did not surprise anyone who had been paying attention.

Mariners aim to regain momentum vs. White Sox  —  The Seattle Mariners did not exactly head into the All-Star break with momentum.  —  The Mariners, who have not made the playoffs since 2001 and are trying to end the longest postseason drought in the four major professional sports …

Giants' Madison Bumgarner does not expect to bat in Oakland again  —  A Madison Bumgarner start in an American League park creates intrigue.  Will manager Bruce Bochy let Bumgarner bat?  —  The answer was always no until June 30, 2016, when Bochy ceded the designated hitter in Oakland …