Youkilis trade talks gaining steam  —  The last days of Kevin Youkilis in a Boston Red Sox uniform may be approaching.  —  Trade dialogue surrounding the beleaguered Boston third baseman has intensified in the last 24 to 48 hours, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.

Cubs place Dempster on DL due to tight lat  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs may be hanging on to Ryan Dempster for a little longer than expected.  They placed the right-hander on the 15-day disabled list Monday with tightness in his right lat muscle.  —  Dempster, who has been subject …

Roger Clemens acquitted of all charges  —  Legendary pitcher Roger Clemens was found not guilty Monday of all charges in the government's perjury case against him.  —  Clemens faced one count of obstructing Congress, three counts of making false statements and two counts of perjury.

Hill's Cycle Sends D-Backs Past Seattle 7-1  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Aaron Hill hit a solo homer in the seventh inning to become the fifth Arizona player to hit for the cycle, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.  —  Hill hit a single in the first …

Mets' R.A. Dickey K's 13 in second one-hitter in row  —  NEW YORK — R.A. Dickey became the first major league pitcher in 24 years to throw consecutive one-hitters and Ike Davis hit a grand slam to lead the New York Mets past the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Monday night.

Cain Gets Imperfect Win for Giants Over Angels  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Cain followed up his perfect game by persevering through five difficult innings for another victory, and Brandon Crawford had an early two-run double among the San Francisco Giants' 13 hits in a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

Acta speaks with Asdrubal about late AB  —  CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera knew he didn't get all of the ball in his at-bat in the ninth inning of Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Pirates.  —  Cabrera, who had committed three costly errors earlier in the game, jogged out of the box toward first base after turning on the ball to right field.

Ramirez Homer Snaps Tie in Brewers Win Over Jays  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Aramis Ramirez's liner down the left-field line was ruled a home run after umpires reversed a foul ball call using video replay in the seventh inning that snapped a tie and lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.

Murphy, Harrison lead Rangers to 2-1 win  —  SAN DIEGO—Left-hander Matt Harrison won his fifth straight decision and David Murphy's two-run single in the first inning held up as the Texas Rangers beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 Monday night for their fourth straight victory.

Arkansas ends South Carolina's 22-game tourney win streak  —  OMAHA, Neb. — Ryne Stanek and Barrett Astin combined on a four-hitter and Arkansas beat South Carolina 2-1 at the College World Series on Monday night, ending the Gamecocks' NCAA tournament record winning streak at 22 games.

Sources: Jays, Rockies talk Guthrie  —  The Rockies want to trade right-hander Jeremy Guthrie.  The Blue Jays want to boost their injury-depleted rotation.  —  Such are the makings of a possible trade.  —  While no deal appears imminent, the teams have discussed an exchange that would send Guthrie …