Manager Bruce Bochy said Brandon Belt is feeling better and is expected to resume exercising Tuesday. Bochy said the first baseman, who passed a concussion test Monday, should resume baseball activities soon after and possibly return early in the team’s upcoming 10-game road trip.

The D-backs lost a manager’s challenge in the ninth inning during Monday night’s game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

The D-backs lost a manager’s challenge in the ninth inning during Monday night’s game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

The Royals have a new backup catcher in veteran Erik Kratz and perhaps Mike Moustakas’ platooning days are behind him.

The Royals have a new backup catcher in veteran Erik Kratz and perhaps Mike Moustakas’ platooning days are behind him.

The Phillies’ front office has been frustrated lately with its lack of success on the trade market, but it is still trying to complete at least one deal before Thursday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline.

The Phillies’ front office has been frustrated lately with its lack of success on the trade market, but it is still trying to complete at least one deal before Thursday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline.

Those dreaming of a blockbuster trade bringing superstar Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to Flushing can keep dreaming for now. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Monday called it “unlikely” that the club will complete any deal before Thursday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline — Tulowitzki or otherwise.

Those dreaming of a blockbuster trade bringing superstar Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to Flushing can keep dreaming for now. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Monday called it “unlikely” that the club will complete any deal before Thursday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline — Tulowitzki or otherwise.

A’s outfielder Craig Gentry woke up Monday morning in Houston expecting to be held out of the lineup for just a day with a bruised right hand. Hours later, he was undergoing an MRI exam that revealed a fracture, forcing him to the disabled list.

A’s outfielder Craig Gentry woke up Monday morning in Houston expecting to be held out of the lineup for just a day with a bruised right hand. Hours later, he was undergoing an MRI exam that revealed a fracture, forcing him to the disabled list.

Astros relief pitcher Chad Qualls and catcher Jason Castro, two of the club’s leading veterans, both said on Monday that they weren’t aware of any players on the team who had any issues with former No. 1 Draft pick Mark Appel coming to Minute Maid Park on Sunday to throw in the bullpen.

Astros relief pitcher Chad Qualls and catcher Jason Castro, two of the club’s leading veterans, both said on Monday that they weren’t aware of any players on the team who had any issues with former No. 1 Draft pick Mark Appel coming to Minute Maid Park on Sunday to throw in the bullpen.

Brett Anderson stepped into Troy Tulowitzki’s social media controversy, but said that he can take the heat.

Brett Anderson stepped into Troy Tulowitzki’s social media controversy, but said that he can take the heat.

Rays pitchers David Price and Chris Archer responded to David Ortiz’s postgame comments about Archer from Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Red Sox — which were themselves in response to Archer’s own postgame interview — on Monday afternoon.

Rays pitchers David Price and Chris Archer responded to David Ortiz’s postgame comments about Archer from Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Red Sox — which were themselves in response to Archer’s own postgame interview — on Monday afternoon.