Source: Dodgers agree to sign Cuban Puig  —  The Dodgers have been open about their willingness to spend money to make the team better and candid about their desire to strengthen their presence on an international market that they once dominated.  —  It appears the club has made progress on both fronts in one fell swoop.

Tigers' Rally Falls Short Against Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Tigers starter Doug Fister lost for the fourth time in six road starts this season and he couldn't complain about a lack of run support.  —  The Tigers had 17 hits Wednesday night in a 13-9 loss to the Texas Rangers.

Red Sox Sign Shortstop Tzu-Wei Lin For $2.05 Million  —  The Red Sox have added one of the top international amateur free agents available in advance of the July 2 signing period, getting 18-year-old shortstop Tzu-Wei Lin out of Taiwan for $2.05 million.  —  The deal was first reported …

Tampa Bay Rays pass on using struggling Hideki Matsui in key situation  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rays officials continue to maintain they have confidence in struggling OF/DH Hideki Matsui and expect him to help them win games.  —  But with a chance to do so in the eighth inning Wednesday …

Chase Utley homers in 1st at-bat  —  PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley homered in his first at-bat of the season Wednesday night after the Philadelphia Phillies slugger missed the first 76 games because of a chronic problem in both knees.  —  Utley connected on a 2-2 pitch from Pittsburgh right-hander James McDonald in the first inning.

Yankees place ace CC Sabathia on 15-day disabled list with strained muscle, Joe Girardi only expects him to miss two starts  —  Sabathia said he felt it during his start on Sunday, but didn't tell the team until Tuesday.  —  CC Sabathia struggles through five-plus innings at Citi Field Sunday against the Mets.

Brewers OF has altercation with fan  —  CINCINNATI  —  Nyjer Morgan, outfielder and lightning rod of the Milwaukee Brewers, was at it again Wednesday afternoon.  —  Less than 24 hours after breaking through an outfield gate to make a spectacular catch, Morgan had another encounter near the wall at Great American Ballpark.

Yankees Pitcher Pettitte Fractures Ankle  —  NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte fractured his left ankle when he was struck by a batted ball on Wednesday and will miss at least six weeks, the American League-leading team said.  —  It was the second jolt …

Angels rout Orioles 13-1 for 2-game sweep  —  BALTIMORE—Torii Hunter homered and scored four runs, Jered Weaver pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-1 Wednesday night for a two-game sweep.  —  One night after reaching season highs in homers and hits …

MRI shows ligament tear for D-backs' Hudson  —  ATLANTA — The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Daniel Hudson on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday with a right elbow injury that could lead to season-ending surgery.  —  Manager Kirk Gibson said an MRI exam on Wednesday in Phoenix showed a tear in Hudson's ulnar collateral ligament.

Buck, Morrison Homer in 7th, Marlins Beat Cards  —  MIAMI (AP) — John Buck and pinch hitter Logan Morrison connected for consecutive home runs in the seventh inning, rallying the Miami Marlins past St. Louis 5-3 Wednesday night and ending their eight-game losing streak against the Cardinals.

Astros announce Community Leaders program and explain the structure in left field.  —  Throughout the homestand you've probably noticed a new structure that went up behind left field at Minute Maid Park.  —  The Astros have announced a new partnership with Houston-based corporations to build …

Ethier exits finale with left oblique injury in first  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants in the first inning after suffering a left oblique injury.  —  Ethier, who walked, was erased sliding into second base on an inning-ending double play by Juan Rivera.