Yankees, Giants, Blue Jays scouting Rodriguez  —  With the non-waiver trade deadline less than six weeks away, the cavalcade of scouting stars is underway.  —  Tuesday night in Houston, sources say representatives for the Yankees, Giants and Blue Jays were in attendance …

Braves snap Yankees' winning streak  —  NEW YORK — On a night when the retiring third baseman had an error that cost a run and the veteran pitcher labored through five innings, it was youth that served a 4-3 win for the Braves against the sizzling Yankees.  —  Rookie shortstop Andrelton Simmons drove …

Ross returns as Podsednik heads to DL  —  BOSTON — The game of musical chairs that has been Boston's outfield this season continued on Tuesday, when Cody Ross was activated and Scott Podsednik was placed on the 15-day disabled list.  —  Ross, who was a key contributor for the Red Sox earlier in the season …

Peralta ejected for having pine tar on glove  —  WASHINGTON — Rays reliever Joel Peralta was ejected prior to the bottom of the eighth inning of Tuesday night's 5-4 win over the Nationals for having pine tar on his glove.  —  Nationals manager Davey Johnson asked crew chief Tim Tschida …

Yankees Agree To Sign Cuban Lefty Omar Luis For $4 Million  —  The Yankees have agreed to sign Cuban lefthander Omar Luis to a minor league contract with a $4 million bonus.  —  Luis, 19, has a five-pitch mix, stands out for his pitchability and scouts have lauded him for his competitiveness on the international circuit.

Brett, Bernie to manage in Futures Game  —  You can't have a Futures Game without paying tribute to the past.  Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that it will have two highly accomplished former players — Hall of Famer George Brett and former Yankees star Bernie Williams …

Positive test costs Phils' Galvis 50 games  —  PHILADELPHIA — Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that rookie second baseman Freddy Galvis, who has impressed both the organization and fans with his brilliant defense and on-field smarts, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive …

Top prospects Danny Hultzen and Nick Franklin will be called up to Tacoma  —  The question has been asked repeatedly in recent weeks.  —  What more do Danny Hultzen and Nick Franklin have left to prove at the Double A level?  —  The answer: Nothing.  —  The Mariners two prized prospects …

History Suggests Rockies' 4-Man Rotation Won't Last Long  —  Tuesday night in Philadelphia, a Grand Experiment began.  —  No, the Phillie Phanatic didn't spurn slapstick for political comedy.  —  Manager Jim Tracy's Colorado Rockies are switching to a four-man pitching rotation.

Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman stands by Roger Clemens after not guilty verdict in perjury trial  —  Announcer who famously brodcasted Rocket return defends Clemens  —  Perhaps the only one who defends Roger Clemens (c.) as vigorously as Rusty Hardin (r.) is Yankees announcer Suzyn Waldman.

McCarthy Outpitches Harang, A's Beat Dodgers 3-0  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brandon McCarthy showed no signs of an ailing shoulder in seven impressive innings, winning his third straight start and sixth consecutive decision to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Tuesday night.