Gammons stricken, undergoes surgery  —  ESPN baseball analyst Peter Gammons, 61, is undergoing surgery this afternoon for an aneurysm in his brain.  —  Gammons was stricken earlier today and was taken to a Boston-area hospital.  He is expected to be in intensive care for the next 10 to 12 days.

Mets get a feeler for Floyd  —  BOSTON - The Tigers recently inquired about the availability of Cliff Floyd, but were told the outfielder was not being traded, according to two baseball officials.  —  Floyd has been on the disabled list for three weeks with a sprained left ankle, but could return this weekend against the Yankees.

Sox win not easy on the eyes  —  Buehrle in control, Thome gets key hits while playing field  —  PITTSBURGH — The White Sox's dominance over the National League Central nearly received a black eye Tuesday night.  —  But thanks to Jim Thome's roots at first base, the Sox persevered …

Call it a learning experience … MIAMI - Rookie James Shields has shown the Devil Rays a confident and aggressive attitude on the mound.  He has shown off a dominating combination of a fastball and a "power changeup" that allows him to breeze through innings.

Whiz-kid Twins spin their wheels  —  Their hot streak is as impressive as it is frustrating.  They might not be gaining in the AL Central, but the team's youthful foundation is cause for optimism.  —  If they all keep up this pace, Joe Mauer will hit .632, the Twins will reach 120 victories …

Womack demoted; Nevin next to go?  —  The Cubs sent second baseman Tony Womack to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, a move that could signal the beginning of a midsummer purge.  —  Manager Dusty Baker said Womack's demotion was made because catcher Henry Blanco had a sore neck …

Marlins' heat wave carries Olivo with it  —  MIAMI GARDENS — It seems like everyone for the Marlins has hit well during the team's hot streak, and catcher Miguel Olivo is no exception.  —  Olivo is batting.408 (20-for-49) through 16 games in June with three home runs and 16 RBI.

Nats Are Mowed Down by Burnett  —  TORONTO, June 27 — There was a time in December when hope filled a Dallas hotel suite, one packed with executives from the Washington Nationals.  General Manager Jim Bowden worked the winter meetings, browbeating agents and other general managers, trying to make a splash.

Pirates campaign has Bay at top of NL outfielders  —  CBS SportsLine.com wire reports  —  PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates don't win many games or draw many sellout crowds at home.  That doesn't mean they can't turn out the voters.  —  Helped by a feverish campaign orchestrated by the team …

Milledge still a little Green  —  Lastings Milledge went up against a monster last night and did not prevail.  —  The Mets' rookie left fielder misplayed a fly ball at the base of Fenway Park's 37-foot Green Monster, turning an out into a two-run double by Manny Ramirez that sent the Red Sox to a 9-4 win last night.

Hammy puts Cano on the DL  —  An MRI on Robinson Cano's left hamstring showed enough of a tear for the Yankees to place him on the disabled list yesterday.  They believe Cano will be ready after the July 10-13 All-Star break, but are quick to point out that hamstring injuries can take a while.

Votto reclaiming top-prospect status  —  Canadian first baseman to participate in 2006 Futures Game  —  For first baseman Joey Votto, the 2005 season was one to forget.  —  After batting .301 with 19 home runs, 92 RBIs and 90 walks in 2004 with Class A Dayton and Potomac …

Notes: Struggling Bucs shuffle staff  —  Perez sent to 'pen; Vogelsong designated for assignment  —  PITTSBURGH — With the Pittsburgh Pirates mired in an 11-game losing streak, everyone from the fans to the players to the Bucs' CEO has been calling for changes.

Cards skid now lengthiest in almost 18 years  —  Offering the definition of a slumping team, when the Cardinals hit, they don't pitch.  When they pitch, as was the case Tuesday night against the Cleveland Indians, they don't hit.  —  And for eight games now they haven't won.