Rays Activate Ji-Man Choi, Option Ian Gibaut  —  The Tampa Bay Rays activated first baseman Ji-Man Choi ahead of today's action, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter).  Ian Gibaut has been optioned back to Durham.  —  Choi missed the minimum ten games for a sprained left ankle.

O's deal Cashner to Red Sox for two prospects  —  MLB, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles  —  The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Andrew Cashner from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor leaguers Elio Prado and Noelberth Romero, the teams announced Saturday.

Kepler homers in 5 straight at-bats vs. Bauer  —  MLB, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Max Kepler has Trevor Bauer's number.  —  Kepler connected for home runs his first two times up Saturday night against Cleveland's hard-throwing starter, giving the Minnesota outfielder five homers …

Marcus Stroman will get his shot to show off at Yankee Stadium  —  Marcus Stroman said everything he could last month to make it clear that he'd be overjoyed if the Yankees traded for him before this month's deadline.  Sunday, the Blue Jay righthander gets a chance to show why they should.

Leonys Martin signs 1-year deal to play in Japan  —  TOKYO — Former Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin has signed a one-year deal with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan's Pacific League.  —  Martin, who overcame a life-threatening bacterial infection last summer, was designated for assignment last month by the Indians.

Gamel's RBI double in 9th lifts Brewers past Giants 5-4  —  Ben Gamel's pinch-hit double in the bottom of the ninth drove in  —  Ryan Braun with the winning run and the  —  San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Saturday night.  —  Braun led off the inning against  —  Brandon Crawford's fielding error.

Cards' Hall of Famer Gibson being treated for pancreatic cancer  —  The Cardinals' Hall of Fame family has taken a hit in the last few years with the death of Stan Musial in 2013, Red Schoendienst last year and the varied health struggles of Lou Brock.  On Saturday, Hall of Fame righthander Bob Gibson …

Nats' Scherzer put on injured list with back strain  —  The Washington Nationals have placed ace Max Scherzer on the injured list with a mid-back strain, the team announced Saturday.  —  The move is retroactive to July 10, meaning Scherzer, who had experienced soreness in his middle …

Angels Honor Tyler Skaggs With an Amazing Game  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — When the Los Angeles Angels think about Tyler Skaggs in the months and years ahead, Andrew Heaney is grateful they'll have the memory of one incredible night to assuage their sadness.  —  With Skaggs's name and No. 45 …

Soto's homer in 9th lifts Nationals over Phillies 4-3  —  Juan Soto hit a go-ahead two-run homer off closer  —  Hector Neris with two outs in the ninth and the  —  Washington Nationals rallied for a 4-3 win over the  —  Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.  —  Neris (1-4) retired the first two batters before

Starling, Keller send Royals to 4-1 win over Tigers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hometown boy Bubba Starling delivered his first career hit and RBI for Kansas City,  —  Matthew Boyd, and the Royals held on to beat the  —  Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Saturday night.  —  Keller (5-9) allowed an RBI single to

Padres Reportedly Not “Committed” To Adding Starter  —  Running contrary to recent reports linking the Padres to starters Matt Boyd and Noah Syndergaard, MLB.com's A.J. Cassavell today indicated that the team “seems unlikely” to “push” for either pitcher.  While Padres general manager …

Dwight Gooden arrested for cocaine possession in New Jersey  —  Troubled Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden was busted last month in New Jersey for possession of cocaine and driving under the influence, The Post has learned.  —  The retired pitcher, best known as “Doc,” was arrested June 7 by Holmdel police …