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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gregg Zaun's Disdain For Baseball America Brought To You By Gregg Zaun  —  Reading about baseball prospects is a little bit like travelling by airplane or getting surgery.  It requires trusting in the expertise of others to perform a duty that is wholly and completely outside of our realm of qualifications.

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 …