Anthony DeSclafani worked out of a first-inning jam, regrouped and dealt a blow to his former team’s standing in the National League Wild Card race. The 26-year-old right-hander gave up two runs in six innings, and Tucker Barnhart belted a first-inning grand slam that lifted the Reds to a 6-3 win over the Marlins on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park.
Tillman scratched due to shoulder discomfort
Chris Tillman has been dealing with some right shoulder discomfort, and following the Orioles’ 5-3 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday, he was scratched from Wednesday’s series finale vs. Boston.
Get hyped: Dansby Swanson has arrived after getting the call from the Braves
The future is now.
Harper wants to be best, but also play for best
Bryce Harper would like to be the best. And at the age of 23, the Washington Nationals outfielder definitely has been among the best players in the game. He is a four-time All-Star, the National League Rookie of the Year Award winner in 2012 and the NL MVP Award winner in ’15.
Tigers get Aybar from Braves for Aviles
The Braves and Tigers exchanged veteran infielders on Tuesday, with Detroit acquiring Erick Aybar from Atlanta for Mike Aviles, plus Minor League catcher Kade Scivicque.
Donaldson, Goldy, Yu could excel Wednesday
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Swanson brings on-base ability, defense to Braves
When the Braves made the trade to acquire Dansby Swanson from the D-backs, the hope was that he’d eventually be the everyday shortstop in Atlanta. With the trade of Erick Aybar to the Tigers on Tuesday, Braves fans will get the chance to see what that looks like for the rest of the 2016 season.
Leon tosses mask, umpire catches it again
It happened again.
Aiming for return, Holliday opts for surgery
Matt Holliday will undergo surgery in St. Louis on Wednesday to repair a bone that was fractured by a 94-mph pitch last Thursday. Having the procedure does not guarantee a return in 2016, but it at least allows for the possibility.
Astros Minors OF Vasquez placed on administrative leave
Astros Minor League outfielder Danry Vasquez has been placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball, the team said in a statement Tuesday. The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, citing an arrest affidavit, reported Vasquez was arrested after he was caught on video surveillance allegedly striking his girlfriend at Whataburger Field.
With Stanton out, Ichiro up for challenge
The resurgence of Ichiro Suzuki has been one of the most entertaining storylines of the season for the Marlins. His quest for 3,000 hits received worldwide coverage, and now, once again, the 42-year-old is in the spotlight.
Dominican tops Cleveland for RBI softball title
After three scoreless inning for both teams, the Dominican Republic Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) team busted open Tuesday’s game against Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI, the defending champions, with a four-run fourth inning, ultimately claiming the RBI World Series softball title with a 5-3 win.
Intriguing AL East destined for dramatic finish
This might be one of those seasons when the American League East is decided in the final days of the regular season, if not the final hours, and wouldn’t this be the kind of chaos we love?
Cards place Maness on DL, recall Tuivailala
The rash of injuries continues for the Cardinals, who placed right-handed reliever Seth Maness on the disabled list on Tuesday ahead of their series opener in Houston. Right-hander Sam Tuivailala was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to take Maness’ spot on the active roster.
Papelbon may have something left in tank for new team
Does Jonathan Papelbon have anything left in the tank? His career-worst 4.37 ERA may say no, but that figure is easily obscured by the fact that a single terrible week nearly doubled his ERA. His new team will have to hope that was a blip, not a sign of the end.
AL Cy Young candidates to duel on MLB.TV
Two AL Cy Young Award candidates — the White Sox’s Jose Quintana and the Indians’ Corey Kluber — will meet head-to-head in Cleveland today on MLB.TV.
Today’s starting lineups: Aug. 16
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.