NY Mets done helping Yankees by sweeping Rays and Orioles, eye sweep in Subway Series  —  Ike Davis: 'Losing to the Yankees is no different than losing to Colorado.  What stings is losing to the Marlins.  They're in our division.'  —  Maybe it's false bravado, or maybe he's telling the truth …

Prospects pack rosters for Futures Game  —  Last year, Bryce Harper and Mike Trout were the main attractions at the XM All-Star Futures Game in Arizona.  The top two prospects in baseball in one outfield at the same time appeared to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Red Sox agree to terms with top pick Marrero  —  Shortstop from Arizona State set to report to Class A Lowell  —  BOSTON — The Red Sox's top pick from the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, shortstop Deven Marrero, was at Fenway Park taking grounders with the Major League infield on Wednesday …

Troy Tulowitzki surgery goes well, remains out 6-8 weeks  —  PHILADELPHIA — Troy Tulowitzki underwent successful surgery to remove scar tissue irritating a nerve on his left groin today in Philadelphia.  No other issues were discovered.  Conservative estimates call for a six-week absence, but the Rockies are bracing for eight weeks.

Rays Claim Brooks Conrad  —  The Rays claimed Brooks Conrad off of waivers from Milwaukee, the Brewers announced.  The Brewers, who removed Conrad from their 40-man roster two days, ago, announced that they're recalling right-hander Mike McClendon.  —  Conrad, 32, has appeared in 25 games …

Efforts stepped up to trade Youkilis  —  The sooner the Red Sox can get back to a set lineup - one that doesn't include juggling Adrian Gonzalez between first base and right field and Kevin Youkilis between first and third - the better.  —  That's why the Sox have stepped up their efforts to deal Youkilis.

Rogers wants to bring MLB Network to Canada  —  Rogers Communications, which owns the Toronto Blue Jays and Sportsnet, wants to bring the MLB Network to Canada.  —  The cable giant is sponsoring the baseball channel's application to the Canadian Radio-Television and Communications commission …

Visualization: How Matt Cain's perfect game stands in baseball history  —  If a pitcher strikes out 14 batters in a single game, it'll be the lead story on every sports news program of the night.  After all, it's only happened a few hundred times in baseball history.

Double trouble: Lack of extra-base hits bad sign for A-Rod  —  But how high?  Long, perhaps the biggest A-Rod supporter, said, “He's a 30-homer guy now, 40 is farfetched.  Realistically, 30 is the number to shoot for.”  —  Look, we know the theories.  Rodriguez turns 37 next month, and his body has been beaten up.

Why Do First Basemen Get Paid So Much?  —  This April, Joey Votto signed a contract to man first base for the Reds for the next 12 years.  For context, a dozen years ago, Jeff Bagwell was the first baseman who had just led the league in WAR.  Votto is unlikely to be very productive in 2023, but the Reds already know this.

Weaver Returns From DL, Beats Giants 6-0  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jered Weaver pitched six innings of two-hit ball in his return from the disabled list and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Wednesday night, handing Ryan Vogelsong his first loss in almost seven weeks.

Yanks agree with Cuban teen Rodriguez  —  Left-handed pitcher Omar Luis Rodriguez, 19, and the Yankees have agreed on a Minor League deal worth an estimated $4-5 million, according to an industry source.  —  Rodriguez, who projects to be a starter, burst onto the international scene during …

Milone, Cespedes Lead A's Past Dodgers 4-1  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Milone pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game, Yoenis Cespedes had two hits and an RBI in his return to the Oakland lineup and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday night for their seventh win in eight games.

Injured Padres join ‘The Breakfast Club’  —  SAN DIEGO — Padres manager Bud Black was talking about “The Breakfast Club” on Wednesday, though it wasn't the John Hughes movie he was referring to.  —  Black has dubbed the group of injured players who get treatment and work out each morning at Petco Park as “The Breakfast Club.”

AL Central Notes: Turner, Doumit, Royals  —  The Tigers are calling on Missouri native Jacob Turner to make his season debut against the Cardinals this afternoon.  Turner, who started three games for Detroit last year, had a 3.43 ERA with 5.8 K/9 and 4.1 BB/9 in 42 innings at Triple-A before getting called up.