Nats’ Doolittle will miss All-Star Game

The Nationals placed AllStar closer Sean Doolittle on the 10-day DL with left toe inflammation, optioned RHP Jefry Rodriguez to Triple-A and recalled RHPs Wander Suero and Austin Voth from Triple-A. Doolittle, 31, hasn’t pitched since July 6. He has a 1.45 ERA and converted 22 of 23 save opportunities this season but will miss Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park.

Cubs: The Cubs adjusted their rotation for this weekend’s series vs. the Padres, making it unlikely ace Jon Lester will pitch Tuesday in the All-Star Game. His next start was pushed to Sunday.

Astros: Optioned reliever Ken Giles to Triple-A Fresno, a night after he appeared to curse at manager A.J. Hinch when he was lifted from a game. It’s the second major outburst of the year for the right-hander, who punched himself in the face as he left the mound after a bad performance earlier in the season.

ODDS AND ENDS

College basketball: An attorney representing a group of ex-Louisville players filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over the vacation of the Cardinals’ 2013 national championship and 2012 Final Four. The NCAA stripped Louisville of the title as part of sanctions for violations discovered during an escort scandal investigation, denied the school’s appeal and vacated 123 victories.

NHL: The Red Wings agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million contract with Anthony Mantha, keeping the 23-year-old wing after he led the team with 24 goals last season.

ESports: ESPN will air the inaugural Overwatch League Grand Finals in prime time this month as part of a multiyear agreement.