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    • Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester, left, talks with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, as teams manager Bobby Valentine, center, approaches the mound to relieve Lester from the game in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
      Nova pitches Yankees to 7-3 win over Red Sox AP - 37 mins ago

      Barely a month ago, the New York Yankees were just six games over .500. Now they head into the All-Star break with the best record in baseball and the biggest lead in any division. More »Nova pitches Yankees to 7-3 win over Red Sox

      Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester, left, talks with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, as teams manager Bobby Valentine, center, approaches the mound to relieve Lester from the game in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

      Barely a month ago, the New York Yankees were just six games over .500. Now they head into the All-Star break with the best record in baseball and the biggest lead in any division.

    • Miami Marlins Reyes and Stanton congratulate each other after scoring against the Boston Red Sox during their MLB interleague game in Boston
      Marlins' All Star Stanton has knee surgery Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has undergone surgery on his right knee and could miss up to six weeks of play after the Major League Baseball season resumes following the All Star break, the team said on Sunday. Stanton, the only … More »Marlins' All Star Stanton has knee surgery

      Miami Marlins Reyes and Stanton congratulate each other after scoring against the Boston Red Sox during their MLB interleague game in Boston

      (Reuters) - Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has undergone surgery on his right knee and could miss up to six weeks of play after the Major League Baseball season resumes following the All Star break, the team said on Sunday. Stanton, the only Marlins player who was selected for the All Star game in Kansas City on …

    • United States starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi delivers during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Futures baseball game against the World, Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
      Royals-a-plenty in All-Star Futures Game AP - 4 hrs ago

      Jake Odorizzi and Wil Myers dressed side-by-side Sunday afternoon in the corner of the Kansas City clubhouse, one they hope to inhabit soon on a more permanent basis. More »Royals-a-plenty in All-Star Futures Game

      United States starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi delivers during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Futures baseball game against the World, Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

      Jake Odorizzi and Wil Myers dressed side-by-side Sunday afternoon in the corner of the Kansas City clubhouse, one they hope to inhabit soon on a more permanent basis.

    • Bauer earns first win as Arizona beat Dodgers Reuters - 4 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Rookie pitcher Trevor Bauer redeemed a rocky start to his career and recorded his first win in Arizona's 7-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. The 21-year-old Bauer struck out six batters and allowed just two hits in … More »Bauer earns first win as Arizona beat Dodgers

      (Reuters) - Rookie pitcher Trevor Bauer redeemed a rocky start to his career and recorded his first win in Arizona's 7-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. The 21-year-old Bauer struck out six batters and allowed just two hits in six shutout innings, in his third start in the major leagues. He had …

    • Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen, right, celebrates with teammate Casey McGhee after hitting a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
      Pirates stay hot, beat Giants 13-2 AP - 8 hrs ago

      A day before he takes part in the home run derby as part of the All-Star festivities in Kansas City, Andrew McCutchen put on a show for the home fans. More »Pirates stay hot, beat Giants 13-2

      Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen, right, celebrates with teammate Casey McGhee after hitting a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

      A day before he takes part in the home run derby as part of the All-Star festivities in Kansas City, Andrew McCutchen put on a show for the home fans.

    • Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez (28) Daniel Nava, center, and Mauro Gomez, right, celebrate after Gonzalez and Gomez scored on a three-run double by Pedro Ciriaco that also drove in Cody Ross in the sixth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees in Boston, Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
      Ciriaco, Gomez lead Red Sox to split with Yankees AP - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      Pedro Ciriaco had four hits and four RBIs, fellow newcomer Mauro Gomez added three hits and the Boston Red Sox gained a split of their day-night doubleheader with a 9-5 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. More »Ciriaco, Gomez lead Red Sox to split with Yankees

      Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez (28) Daniel Nava, center, and Mauro Gomez, right, celebrate after Gonzalez and Gomez scored on a three-run double by Pedro Ciriaco that also drove in Cody Ross in the sixth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees in Boston, Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

      Pedro Ciriaco had four hits and four RBIs, fellow newcomer Mauro Gomez added three hits and the Boston Red Sox gained a split of their day-night doubleheader with a 9-5 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday.

    • Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper is chased back to first base by Colorado Rockies second baseman Marco Scutaro (19) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 7, 2012 in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
      Nats' Harper, Braves' Bourn added to NL roster AP - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      Nationals manager Davey Johnson was talking to general manager Mike Rizzo on Saturday when he called for Bryce Harper to come over. More »Nats' Harper, Braves' Bourn added to NL roster

      Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper is chased back to first base by Colorado Rockies second baseman Marco Scutaro (19) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 7, 2012 in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

      Nationals manager Davey Johnson was talking to general manager Mike Rizzo on Saturday when he called for Bryce Harper to come over.

    • Chicago White Sox Youkilis tags out Toronto Blue Jays Bautista in the ninth inning of their MLB game in Chicago
      Youkilis blast lifts White Sox past Blue Jays Reuters - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      (Reuters) - Kevin Youkilis slammed a two-run homer and Gavin Floyd tossed seven sublime shutout innings as the Chicago White Sox downed the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to five games. Youkilis broke open a scoreless … More »Youkilis blast lifts White Sox past Blue Jays

      Chicago White Sox Youkilis tags out Toronto Blue Jays Bautista in the ninth inning of their MLB game in Chicago

      (Reuters) - Kevin Youkilis slammed a two-run homer and Gavin Floyd tossed seven sublime shutout innings as the Chicago White Sox downed the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to five games. Youkilis broke open a scoreless contest in the fifth, sending Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero over the …

    • Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke, left, argues with first base umpire Sam Holbrook before being ejected in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
      Astros break 9-game skid with 6-3 win over Brewers AP - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      Brad Mills breezed into the post-game interview room after Saturday's game with a huge grin planted on his face. More »Astros break 9-game skid with 6-3 win over Brewers

      Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke, left, argues with first base umpire Sam Holbrook before being ejected in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

      Brad Mills breezed into the post-game interview room after Saturday's game with a huge grin planted on his face.

    • Stanton to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery AP - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      Giancarlo Stanton will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Sunday after lasting just two innings in his first start in five games, leaving the Miami Marlins without a representative on the field at Tuesday's All-Star game. More »Stanton to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery

      Giancarlo Stanton will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Sunday after lasting just two innings in his first start in five games, leaving the Miami Marlins without a representative on the field at Tuesday's All-Star game.

    • New York Yankees' Andruw Jones follows through on a solo home run as Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach watches in the fourth inning of the first baseball game in a day-night doubleheader at Fenway Park in Boston Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
      Jones powers Yankees past Red Sox AP - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      This is one powerful group of Bronx Bombers. More »Jones powers Yankees past Red Sox

      New York Yankees' Andruw Jones follows through on a solo home run as Boston Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach watches in the fourth inning of the first baseball game in a day-night doubleheader at Fenway Park in Boston Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

      This is one powerful group of Bronx Bombers.

    • KC hopes All-Star police performance is stellar AP - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      After a year of preparing for one of the biggest events to come to the city in decades, Kansas City police are ready to prove they're as capable as any big-city force of delivering a stellar performance at the Major League Baseball All-Star game. More »KC hopes All-Star police performance is stellar

      After a year of preparing for one of the biggest events to come to the city in decades, Kansas City police are ready to prove they're as capable as any big-city force of delivering a stellar performance at the Major League Baseball All-Star game.

    • Yankees McDonald and Granderson celebrate after beating the Red Sox in their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston
      Yankees increase lead with win over Red Sox Reuters - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      (Reuters) - The New York Yankees solidified their lead at the top of the American League East with a 10-8 victory over division rivals the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday. Both sides started with in-form pitchers in the first of a four game series … More »Yankees increase lead with win over Red Sox

      Yankees McDonald and Granderson celebrate after beating the Red Sox in their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston

      (Reuters) - The New York Yankees solidified their lead at the top of the American League East with a 10-8 victory over division rivals the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday. Both sides started with in-form pitchers in the first of a four game series but neither Josh Beckett or Hiroki Kuroda could halt an explosive …

    • New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira follows through on a two-run triple as Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia watches in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Friday, July 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
      Teixeira helps Yankees beat Red Sox 10-8 AP - Sat, Jul 7, 2012

      The two-run single in the first inning was nice. What Mark Teixeira really enjoyed, though, was his seventh-inning triple off longtime nemesis Vicente Padilla. More »Teixeira helps Yankees beat Red Sox 10-8

      New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira follows through on a two-run triple as Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia watches in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Friday, July 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

      The two-run single in the first inning was nice. What Mark Teixeira really enjoyed, though, was his seventh-inning triple off longtime nemesis Vicente Padilla.

    • Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton sits in the dugout during the baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, July 6, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
      Rangers' Hamilton day-to-day after early exit AP - Fri, Jul 6, 2012

      Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton is day-to-day after leaving a game against the Minnesota Twins with lower back spasms. More »Rangers' Hamilton day-to-day after early exit

      Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton sits in the dugout during the baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, July 6, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

      Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton is day-to-day after leaving a game against the Minnesota Twins with lower back spasms.

    • Negro Leagues Museum getting All-Star game boost AP - Fri, Jul 6, 2012

      Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine sat back in the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium earlier this season, his feet propped up on the desk, and spoke glowingly of his first visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. More »Negro Leagues Museum getting All-Star game boost

      Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine sat back in the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium earlier this season, his feet propped up on the desk, and spoke glowingly of his first visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

    • New York Mets manager Collins congratulates Wright on hitting a walk off single to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in their MLB National League baseball game at Citi Field in New York
      Mets make the Wright moves to edge out Phillies Reuters - Fri, Jul 6, 2012

      (Reuters) - The New York Mets scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Thursday and stay in touch with National League East-leading Washington Nationals. Trailing by a run and down to their last out in … More »Mets make the Wright moves to edge out Phillies

      New York Mets manager Collins congratulates Wright on hitting a walk off single to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in their MLB National League baseball game at Citi Field in New York

      (Reuters) - The New York Mets scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Thursday and stay in touch with National League East-leading Washington Nationals. Trailing by a run and down to their last out in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded, the Mets rallied to win …

    • New York Mets' Josh Thole, left, and Daniel Murphy, center, celebrate with David Wright after Wright drove in the game-winning run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 5, 2012, in New York. The Mets won 6-5. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
      Wright's hit in 9th wins it as Mets beat Phils 6-5 AP - Fri, Jul 6, 2012

      After being pushed around by their National League rivals for the past five seasons, David Wright and the New York Mets are refusing to give in to anyone. More »Wright's hit in 9th wins it as Mets beat Phils 6-5

      New York Mets' Josh Thole, left, and Daniel Murphy, center, celebrate with David Wright after Wright drove in the game-winning run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 5, 2012, in New York. The Mets won 6-5. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

      After being pushed around by their National League rivals for the past five seasons, David Wright and the New York Mets are refusing to give in to anyone.

    • This July 1, 2012 photo, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Arlington, Texas.  Darvish will not make his final scheduled start of the first half as the Texas Rangers attempt to get him some extra rest in his first season in the majors. Both the team and Darvish said Wednesday there is nothing physically wrong with the 25-year-old right-hander. Darvish was scheduled to start Friday, but rookie Martin Perez will take his place. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)
      Rangers' Darvish, Cardinals' Freese win fan vote AP - Thu, Jul 5, 2012

      Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish was hit by a line drive during one All-Star game in Japan. He's hoping to avoid that mishap on Tuesday. More »Rangers' Darvish, Cardinals' Freese win fan vote

      This July 1, 2012 photo, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Arlington, Texas.  Darvish will not make his final scheduled start of the first half as the Texas Rangers attempt to get him some extra rest in his first season in the majors. Both the team and Darvish said Wednesday there is nothing physically wrong with the 25-year-old right-hander. Darvish was scheduled to start Friday, but rookie Martin Perez will take his place. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)

      Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish was hit by a line drive during one All-Star game in Japan. He's hoping to avoid that mishap on Tuesday.

    • Texas Rangers pitcher Darvish answers questions through an interpreter after being named to the the MLB American League All-Star team in Chicago
      Darvish, Freese win final MLB All-Star Game spots Reuters - Thu, Jul 5, 2012

      (Reuters) - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish and St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese are headed to their first All-Star Game after winning a fan vote that ended on Thursday to complete rosters for Tuesday's game in Kansas City. Darvish, who … More »Darvish, Freese win final MLB All-Star Game spots

      Texas Rangers pitcher Darvish answers questions through an interpreter after being named to the the MLB American League All-Star team in Chicago

      (Reuters) - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish and St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese are headed to their first All-Star Game after winning a fan vote that ended on Thursday to complete rosters for Tuesday's game in Kansas City. Darvish, who left Japan to join Major League Baseball this season, became the eighth …

    • La Russa, Washington fidget with All-Star lineups AP - Thu, Jul 5, 2012

      Ron Washington and Tony La Russa have been spending most of their spare moments the past few days fidgeting with potential lineups for next week's All-Star game. More »La Russa, Washington fidget with All-Star lineups

      Ron Washington and Tony La Russa have been spending most of their spare moments the past few days fidgeting with potential lineups for next week's All-Star game.

    • Astros ship Carlos Lee to Marlins for prospects AP - Wed, Jul 4, 2012

      Ozzie Guillen knows Carlos Lee from their time together with the Chicago White Sox. Now Guillen hopes Lee can provide his typical brand of slugging on the field for the Miami Marlins, and give them some leadership off of it. More »Astros ship Carlos Lee to Marlins for prospects

      Ozzie Guillen knows Carlos Lee from their time together with the Chicago White Sox. Now Guillen hopes Lee can provide his typical brand of slugging on the field for the Miami Marlins, and give them some leadership off of it.

    • Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kevin Correia delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
      First-place Pirates beat Astros 6-4 AP - Wed, Jul 4, 2012

      Two months ago, an early two-run deficit would have had the Pittsburgh Pirates scrambling. More »First-place Pirates beat Astros 6-4

      Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kevin Correia delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

      Two months ago, an early two-run deficit would have had the Pittsburgh Pirates scrambling.

    • Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kevin Correia delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
      First-place Pirates stay hot, beating Astros 6-4 AP - Wed, Jul 4, 2012

      Two months ago, an early two-run deficit would have had the Pittsburgh Pirates scrambling. More »First-place Pirates stay hot, beating Astros 6-4

      Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kevin Correia delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

      Two months ago, an early two-run deficit would have had the Pittsburgh Pirates scrambling.

    • Los Angeles Dodgers' Ethier falls after swinging at a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of the Dodgers' MLB national league baseball game home opener in Los Angeles
      Dodgers place outfielder Ethier on disabled list Reuters - Wed, Jul 4, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a blow as they battle for the National League West lead by having to place outfielder Andre Ethier on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique, the Major League Baseball team said on Wednesday. … More »Dodgers place outfielder Ethier on disabled list

      Los Angeles Dodgers' Ethier falls after swinging at a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of the Dodgers' MLB national league baseball game home opener in Los Angeles

      (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a blow as they battle for the National League West lead by having to place outfielder Andre Ethier on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique, the Major League Baseball team said on Wednesday. The two-time All-Star, who was batting .291 with 23 doubles, 10 homers …

    • Nationals blast Bumgarner in win over Giants Reuters - Wed, Jul 4, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals roughed up San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, handing the young starter his first loss in over a month with a 9-4 win on Wednesday. With an early start time because of the U.S. Independence Day holiday, the National League East-leading Nationals (47-32) blasted four home …

    • Lee finally wins, Phillies erupt late to beat Mets AP - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
      Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee delivers against the New York Mets during the third inning of their baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

      Cliff Lee was savoring a most elusive win when Roy Halladay and Cole Hamels sneaked up behind him, giving their fellow Phillies ace a Gatorade bath.

    • High MLB draft picks sign for $1,000 apiece AP - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
      In a June 11, 2012, photo provided by the Lowell Spinners, Kasey Kraus poses for a photo in Lowell, Mass. Kraus was taken by the Boston Red Sox with the 241st pick overall, and received a $1,000 signing bonus. Signing bonuses have plunged for many top picks in this year's amateur draft, the first under restrictive rules adopted in baseball's new collective bargaining agreement. Teams face penalties if they exceed specified totals for their bonuses. As a result, some clubs selected players they knew they could sign for close to nothing. (AP Photo/Lowell Spinners, Casey Gariepy)

      At 5-foot-11, Kyle Kraus didn't expect to be a high pick in the Major League Baseball draft after going 7-6 with a 2.03 ERA as a senior at the University of Portland.

    • Column: At last, Pirates eyeing special season AP - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
      Pittsburgh Pirates' Drew Sutton, center, is surrounded by his team in the bottom of the ninth inning of the baseball game after hitting the game winning home run to lift the Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

      not to mention the individual brilliance of everyone from Josh Hamilton to Matt Cain — the Pittsburgh Pirates are the best story in baseball over the first half of the season.

    • White Sox maul Rangers 19-2 Reuters - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
      Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale tips his cap after leaving the game against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning

      (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox left the Texas Rangers battered and bruised on Tuesday after mauling Major League Baseball's top team 19-2. Kevin Youkilis hit a home run in the first inning, his first since being traded to Chicago from the Red Sox last week, and finished with four RBIs. The home team had three first-inning …

     
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