Kevin Youkilis traded to White Sox  —  The Red Sox have traded infielder Kevin Youkilis to the Chicago White Sox, major league sources told the Globe.  —  The Red Sox received 25-year-old righthander Zach Stewart and utility player Brent Lillibridge.  —  The Red Sox also will be picking …

Yankees to hold 66th Old-Timers' Day on Sunday, July 1  —  Nearly 50 former Yankees scheduled to attend  —  The New York Yankees today announced that nearly 50 former Yankees will be on hand at the 66th annual Old-Timers' Day on Sunday, July 1, at Yankee Stadium.

Bass headed to DL with shoulder inflammation  —  SAN DIEGO — Another San Diego starter is headed to the disabled list.  Right-hander Anthony Bass is the latest in a string of starters to hit the DL.  Bass had been one of the more durable Padre arms prior to leaving his start against the Rangers Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation.

Capps likely headed to DL after setback  —  CINCINNATI — Twins reliever Matt Capps suffered a setback after Saturday's one-inning appearance against Cincinnati and is expected to be placed on the disabled list Monday.  —  Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony confirmed Sunday that the team …

Rizzo to make long-awaited Cubs debut Tuesday  —  Anthony Rizzo, the Chicago Cubs' top prospect, will make his debut Tuesday night against the New York Mets, a source confirmed.  —  Rizzo was removed from Iowa's game in the fourth inning on Monday, and will fly to Chicago on Monday night.

Price gouging in 2012  —  It's no fun being frustrated.  By definition, people don't like being frustrating.  —  Few things are more frustrating that the feeling like you're getting scammed and can't get around it.  You can experience this many ways in life, and one of those ways comes when buying tickets.

Crasnick: Rays have revolving door at closer  —  In line to become eighth reliever to lead Tampa in saves over past eight seasons  —  Like most big league teams, the Tampa Bay Rays value velocity and command in their closer.  A slow heart rate is preferable, and a short memory imperative.

Angels score big with Frieri  —  The July 31 non-waiver deadline is still five weeks away.  But it's quite possible that the best deal of the 2012 season already has been made.  —  I'm not talking about Sunday's trade of Kevin Youkilis from the Red Sox to the White Sox - though the White Sox …

Brian Schneider placed on disabled list  —  Brian Schneider became the 14th different Phillies player to hit the disabled list Monday.  The backup catcher was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain suffered during a home-plate collision Sunday.

Cubs' business brass seems to think selling Wrigley is more important than winning  —  Concerts and other non-baseball events at Wrigley have taken a toll on the turf — and the Cubs' reputation.  Scott Stewart~Sun-Times  —  PHOENIX — Left fielder Alfonso Soriano sat slumped at his locker …

Angels beat Dodgers to claim season Freeway Series  —  ANAHEIM, Calif.—Josh Lindblom had two outs with the bases empty and two strikes on Albert Pujols when everything fell apart.  The slugger drew a walk after a 10-pitch at-bat, and the reliever soon gave up the tiebreaking run in another loss for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pirates promote Bryan Morris to Majors; Drew Sutton claimed off waivers  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled right-handed relief pitcher Bryan Morris from Triple-A Indianapolis and claimed infielder Drew Sutton off waivers from Tampa Bay.  The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington.