Sources: Sale expected to avoid Tommy John  —  Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will miss the remainder of the regular season with a left elbow injury but is expected to avoid Tommy John surgery after a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews confirmed a previous diagnosis of inflammation, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

Lamb, Escobar deliver big hits, D-backs beat Rockies 8-7  —  Jake Lamb had a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning and the  —  Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the  —  Colorado Rockies 8-7 Tuesday night.  —  The Diamondbacks scored five runs in the sixth off Colorado starter

Mets prepare for tough nine-game homestand during critical playoff push  —  Somewhere along the Mets' incredible 21-6 run from July 12 to August 10, they started dreaming.  —  The expectations for their dogged team progressed without hesitation.  The goal grew bigger …

Astros hit 3 homers, beat Tigers 6-3; Sanchez, Correa to IL  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's win over Detroit on was tempered by news that shortstop  —  Aaron Sanchez are both heading to the injured list.  —  George Springer,  —  Jose Altuve and  —  Martin Maldonado homered to lead the

Iowa Cubs manager says Ben Zobrist could be in Des Moines this weekend  —  A look at the Iowa Cubs' 2019 season  —  Ben Zobrist wasn't with the Iowa Cubs when the team began a seven-game home-stand at Principal Park on Monday.  —  But he could be by the end of the week.

Fowler drives in 4 runs in Cardinals 9-2 win over Brewers  —  Dexter Fowler hit a bases-loaded double and drove in four runs, leading the St. Louis  —  Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 on Tuesday night in the second game of the series between NL Central contenders.  —  Tyler Webb (1-1) …

Vlad and the lads relish the challenge of rare visit to Dodger Stadium  —  LOS ANGELES — They may not yet be ready for star billing in nearby Hollywood, but a visit to Dodger Stadium certainly provides the latest opportunity for the young Blue Jays to put on a show.

Danny Santana, Nomar Mazara Exit With Injuries  —  TUESDAY: Santana's confident he won't miss time, according to manager Chris Woodward, but it doesn't appear Mazara will be as fortunate.  His oblique injury is similar to (but not as severe as) the strain that sent teammate Joey Gallo to the IL in June.

Cruz, Twins cruise to 14-4 win over White Sox  —  Nelson Cruz homered and drove in three runs on four hits for Minnesota in his second game back from a wrist injury, yet another powerful performance at the plate by the 39-year-old designated hitter for the Twins in a 14-4 victory over the

Rizzo homers twice as Cubs beat Giants 5-3  —  Cole Hamels pitched six innings for his first win in two months, helping the  —  San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Nicholas Castellanos also went deep as Chicago earned its third straight victory.

Braves Claim Billy Hamilton  —  The Braves have claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Royals, per a club announcement.  The Atlanta organization will be responsible for the remainder of Hamilton's $5.25MM salary along with a $1MM buyout on a mutual option.

Alberto HR gives Orioles 4-1 win over Royals, ending skid  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — It had been a while since the  —  Baltimore Orioles celebrated a victory, so forgive them for getting carried away after finally nabbing their 40th win of a very long season.  —  Rookie