Jays' Stroman out of all-star game; GM Atkins has plenty to ponder  —  Marcus Stroman won't pitch in the all-star game, Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed on Saturday.  —  But the Jays' ace starter isn't hurt more seriously than first thought, general manager Ross Atkins said not long after Montoyo's availability.

Cole, Gurriel help Astros blank Angels 4-0  —  Yuli Gurriel homered for the fourth straight game and  —  Gerrit Cole pitched seven scoreless innings before two relievers completed the four-hitter, leading the  —  Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.  —  Gurriel's solo shot extended Houston's lead …

Walker homers twice, Diamondbacks rout Rockies 8-0  —  Christian Walker hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs, leading the  —  Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 victory over the  —  Colorado Rockies on Friday night.  —  The Diamondbacks sent 11 batters to the plate in a six-run fifth inning …

Phils' Herrera suspended for remainder of season  —  Major League Baseball has suspended Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera for the rest of the season for violating MLB's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.  —  Herrera won't appeal the decision, according to MLB.

Rebuilding Tigers give GM Avila extension  —  The Detroit Tigers have given general manager Al Avila a multiyear extension, they announced Friday.  His contract had been set to expire after next season.  —  The Tigers are currently 28-54, the third-worst record in baseball behind …

Scherzer stays hot, Nationals blank Royals 6-0  —  Max Scherzer sustained a dominant stretch with seven strong innings,  —  Kansas City Royals 6-0 on Saturday.  —  The NL pitcher of the month for June, Scherzer (9-5) allowed four hits and struck out 11 with one walk in his final start before heading to Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With Leukemia  —  Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with leukemia, he told Dominican news channel CDN 37.  Carrasco has been treated, and he has it under control to the point where he hopes to return to pitch again this season, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman (via Twitter).

Yankees Select Daniel Camarena  —  The Yankees have selected the contract of lefty Daniel Camarena from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the team reports.  It'll be the major league debut for the 26-year-old Camarena, who was re-signed by the club earlier this season after a short stint with the Twins organization.

Brewers Designate Deolis Guerra For Assignment  —  The Brewers have designated righty Deolis Guerra for assignment, per a team release.  Right-hander Burch Smith has been recalled in his place.  —  Guerra, a 30-year-old who once upon a time was a headliner in the 2008 Johan Santana trade …

Judge hits 2nd HR of game in 11th, Yankees beat Rays 8-4  —  Aaron Judge hit his second homer of the game leading off the 11th inning,  —  Brett Gardner added a three-run shot and the  —  Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 on Friday night.  —  Judge connected on the first pitch from

Tanaka, Vázquez, Woodruff added to All-Star rosters  —  Felipe Vazquez and Milwaukee right-hander  —  Brandon Woodruff have been added to the rosters for Tuesday's All-Star Game.  —  They replace Toronto's  —  Marcus Stroman, who has a strained pectoral muscle; Arizona pitcher

The Red Sox were built around their starting pitchers, but now they're a big problem  —  TORONTO — Yes, the bullpen has been short an arm, and yes, the black hole in the fifth starter spot often has crushed team momentum.  But no pitching problem for the Red Sox has been more vexing …