Pena's 2-run HR lifts Rays to 5-4 win against Nats  —  WASHINGTON—Carlos Pena hit a two-run homer and David Price bounced back from his worst start of the season to pitch seven strong innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

Red Sox shoot down report of ‘toxic’ clubhouse  —  Pitcher Josh Beckett had a few words in response to reports calling the Red Sox clubhouse “toxic.”  Two words, to be precise.  —  “Completely fabricated,” he said.  —  ESPN's Buster Olney created a stir Monday when he wrote that dissension …

John Danks has torn muscle  —  CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks said Monday he was told by a team doctor he had a Grade 1 subscapularis muscle tear in his left shoulder and surgery would not be required.  —  Danks went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 20 …

Braves hold on, end Yankees' 10-game win streak  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves eventually caught the ball, and the New York Yankees .  —  Jones atoned for a costly error by cutting down the potential tying run at the plate and the Braves held on to end the Yankees' 10 …

Pujols, Trumbo, Trout Batter Giants for 12 Runs  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer, Mark Trumbo added a three-run triple while driving in five runs, and Mike Trout matched his career high with four hits in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Freddy Galvis gets 50-game PED suspension  —  Apparently, he's the new Manny Alexander.  —  Injured Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis was suspended 50 games Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.  —  Taking over as the Phillies' starting second baseman with Chase Utley out …

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.

Florida State Ousts U.C.L.A. From College World Series  —  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Florida State's Scott Sitz gave the best performance of his career on college baseball's biggest stage.  —  The junior known as “the Bulldog” by teammates allowed five hits and struck out eight …

Reds Chapman Gives Up Walk-Off Homer in 3-2 Loss  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — What appeared to be a stirring win turned into a crushing loss for the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.  —  The Reds scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th on a wild pitch, but closer Aroldis Chapman gave …

Hamels, Ruiz Lead Phils Over Rockies 7-2  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hamels threw eight sharp innings, John Mayberry Jr. and Carlos Ruiz hit two-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Tuesday night.  —  The last-place Phillies started a 10 …

Jeremy Guthrie bumped to Rockies bullpen; Colorado still wants trade  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Rockies bucked tradition Tuesday, bumping Jeremy Guthrie to the bullpen to go with a four-man rotation that includes a strict 75-pitch limit for starters.  —  “I felt we had to do something non-conventional …

Brewers Notes: Greinke, Marcum, Lawrie  —  As the Brewers and Blue Jays engage in a slugfest, here's the latest from Miller Park...  - Brewers officials are telling other clubs that owner Mark Attanasio will be the one who ultimately decides if his team will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, reports CBS Sports' Danny Knobler.

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 …