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 …

Red Sox agree to terms with top pick Marrero  —  BOSTON — The Red Sox have secured the services of their first selection in this year's First-Year Player Draft, signing shortstop Deven Marrero on Wednesday.  —  The Arizona State product received a $2.05 million signing bonus that was $300,000 …

Strasburg Strikes Out 10 as Nationals Top Rays 3-2  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg struck out 10 to win a fast-ballers' duel with newbie Chris Archer, Joel Peralta managed to pitch without having his glove inspected, and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak Wednesday night …

Twins Ride Willingham in 2-1 Win Over Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Willingham hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins scratched past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Wednesday night.  —  Willingham took a fastball from Jason Grilli (1-2) over the wall in left field …

Masterson Snuffs Reds in Indians' 8-1 Win  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game this season and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians finished a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-1 victory Wednesday night.

Helton's Error Helps Phillies Beat Rockies 7-6  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Todd Helton missed tagging first base to allow the winning run to score on Placido Polanco's grounder in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Wednesday night.

D-backs crank 6 HRs, edge Mariners in slugfest  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Diamondbacks tie franchise record with 6 home runs, beat Mariners  —  PHOENIX — Ryan Roberts hit an inside-the-park home run, Justin Upton ended a long drought …

Final Score: Mets 4 Orioles 3  —  The Mets (38-32) completed a three-game sweep of the Orioles (39-30) by the score of 4-3 in Citi Field tonight.  —  The Least You Should Know: … For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV.  —  Matthew Cerrone: In the long line of Mets closers before him …

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.

Troy Tulowitzki injury needs surgery; likely out 8 weeks, Rockies say  —  PHILADELPHIA — Troy Tulowitzki finally knows what's wrong with his leg, but that relief is muted by the potential eight-week absence he faces following arthroscopic surgery on his left groin.

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 …