The Latest Breaking News from Carlos Rodón

No need for a “minor miracle” Tuesday night.

CHICAGO — It’s a shame Carlos Rodón quickly ran up his pitch count Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, because who knows how many strikeouts he would have finished with if he were more economical.

The starter’s actions came much to the dismay of his teammates and manager.

PHOENIX — On the night the Giants fell below .500 for the first time since the first week of last season, Carlos Rodón was out for vengeance. The unwitting victims just happened to be his teammates rather than the Diamondbacks.

PHOENIX — Before Monday night’s series opener here with the Diamondbacks, Giants manager Gabe Kapler was asked if there was any added significance to these games, coming on the heels of a four-game sweep in Los Angeles and with so little time before the Aug. 2 trade deadline.

The All-Star break is an abbreviated one for the Giants, who are one of eight teams that open the second half on Thursday, rather than Friday, with a four-game set with the Dodgers. Playing the first games at Dodger Stadium since the midsummer classic, they could use whatever pixie dust…

Why let the power hitters have all the fun?

Joc Pederson won’t be going alone to the All-Star Game next week in Los Angeles.

CHICAGO — Dylan Cease ranks among the best in the American League in several pitching categories.