Fans' votes show increased attention  —  2007 All-Stars based on this year rather than career  —  The people have spoken, in great numbers, and with significant perspective.  —  The voting for the 2007 All-Star Game indicates, more than anything else, that the fans have been paying attention.

Notes: Duchscherer done for 2007  —  A's happy to be home, welcome back Thomas to Oakland  —  OAKLAND — All year long the A's have had to worry about injuries and when key players might be coming back.  —  Unfortunately for them, there is one fewer person that they will have to keep track of this season.

Napoli put on disabled list  —  Catcher suffered high ankle sprain in home-plate collision that ended Sunday's game.  Mathis is recalled from triple-A Salt Lake.  —  BALTIMORE — Maybe Manager Mike Scioscia should have knocked on wood before Sunday's game against the Orioles when he said the Angels have …

Yanks' bats help Clemens to No. 350  —  Rocket dominates to reach milestone; Abreu goes deep  —  NEW YORK — It took three tries, but Roger Clemens pitched his way into the exclusive 350-win club on his terms: with a performance straight out of his personal history files.

Torres files grievance, asks for trade  —  Reliever says Pirates 'tricked' him into agreeing to lower salary last year  —  Reliever Salomon Torres, angry with the Pirates about what he feels was a broken promise in negotiating his most recent contract, has filed a grievance against the team …

Sox win  —  The string of five consecutive one-run games was broken tonight with the Sox defeating the Rangers 7-3 before 36,778 at Fenway Park.  —  The Red Sox managed 10 hits and had two three-run innings (the third and fifth).  The Sox ended their first half at 50-31, which was also their record last year.

Chat with Buster Olney  —  Welcome to The Show!  On Monday, ESPN The Magazine MLB writer Buster Olney will stop by to take your questions on your favorite team, favorite players and all the latest news on and off the field!  —  Send your questions now and join Buster on Monday (and every Monday during the MLB season!) at 1 p.m. ET.

Pirates' Duke to seek second opinion on elbow  —  Tests taken today by the Pirates' medical staff showed starter Zach Duke has no ligament damage in his ailing left elbow and will not require surgery.  But he will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews, the noted orthopedist, Friday, in Birmingham, Ala.

Injured Kinsler out 2-6 weeks  —  Rangers place second baseman on DL with stress fracture  —  BOSTON — The Rangers are looking to be without Ian Kinsler from anywhere between 2-6 weeks after they placed the second baseman on the disabled list with a stress fracture in his left foot.

Is tonight Buehrle's swan song?  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Buehrle might want to start hiding personal belongings over the next few weeks.  His teammates and even his manager have started ''collecting'' memorabilia connected with anything the White Sox pitcher touches.

Mailbag: Talking Teixeira trades  —  Rangers beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers fans' questions  —  Time for me to answer some questions and for you to offer your own opinions on Monday Morning Manager, now playing at Postcards from Elysian Fields.  —  What kind of starting pitching can the Rangers get for Mark Teixeira?

Rockies deny Mets' Glavine his 298th win  —  DENVER (AP) — Right-hander Jason Hirsh was a scary sight on the mound and on the bases Monday night.  —  Hirsh threw six shutout innings but left Colorado's 6-2 win over the New York Mets after spraining his right ankle at third base while trying to avoid a pick-off throw from the catcher.

No joy for Mariners McLaren  —  Because of the way handover took place, new M's skipper doesn't feel he can celebrate  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was no celebration for John McLaren on Sunday night, just a few sleepless hours in a Kansas City hotel room.