MLB, union will deny Pujols-type deals in future  —  Major League Baseball and the Players Association have informed teams and agents that they will no longer approve personal-service deals and special “milestone” bonus clauses similar to those contained in Albert Pujols' contract with the Angels …

Chris Perez willing to pay the price for his Tweets: Indians Insider  —  SEATTLE — A $750 fine is not going to take the Tweet out of Chris Perez.  —  The Tribe's closer says his Tweeting style isn't going to change and that he may appeal the fine imposed on him by Joe Garagiola Jr. …

No charges filed against Cubs SS Castro in assault claim  —  CHICAGO (AP) - Cook County prosecutors have decided not to file charges against Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro for criminal sexual assault.  —  Spokeswoman Sally Daly tolds the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday that (http …

A-Rod slumping vs. southpaws leaves Yankees cleanup a mess  —  It all made baseball sense.  When the Yankees were facing righty starters, Joe Girardi sensed a vulnerability because he was batting Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano second and third, respectively.

Hamels counts himself among alienated Padres fans  —  Back in spring training, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels was quoted as casting aspersions on Padres fans.  Turns out, he was talking as a Padres fan.  —  Well, ex-fan, maybe.  Alienated fan, to be sure.

Final: Yankees 6, Red Sox 2  —  Game over: Yankees 6, Red Sox 2: Eppley allowed a single before Mariano Rivera dispatched of the sad sack Sox from there.  —  Sox are now 4-9 and losers of four straight.  They have dropped 29 of 40 going back to last year.  Yikes.

Yu Darvish's Command Problem  —  The quality of Yu Darvish's stuff is glaringly obvious.  His fastball sits between 91-95 MPH and has serious run, while he throws a pair of breaking balls that dive differently and works in an 89 MPH cutter with late action.

Quad strain jeopardizing Dempster's next start  —  CHICAGO — Cubs starter Ryan Dempster is questionable for his start on Sunday because of a right quad strain.  —  Dempster underwent an MRI on Friday, though the results were unclear prior to the game.  As a precaution, right-hander Randy Wells …

Daniel Herrera to undergo Tommy John Surgery  —  Daniel Herrera will undergo Tommy John Surgery and miss the remainder of the season, reports Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.  —  Herrera has allowed one run in six innings over three relief appearances for Triple-A Buffalo this season, but hasn't appeared in a game since April 12.

Peter Gammons wrong to call out Globe reporter  —  The perception that Peter Gammons's journalistic compass can go on the fritz when it comes to matters of the Red Sox is not a new one.  —  Most memorable was a moment in the immediate aftermath of the World Series-clinching victory in 2004.