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.

Brewers' Greinke gaining attention  —  CINCINNATI  —  Tuesday, the Texas Rangers placed Colby Lewis on the disabled list with right elbow tendinitis.  —  Wednesday, a Texas Rangers scout arrived at Great American Ballpark for Zack Greinke's start against the Cincinnati Reds.  —  No accident.

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 …

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 …

Pirates Spoil Utley's Return  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chase Utley homered in his first at-bat of the season, but the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled his return by connecting three times and beating the Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 Wednesday night.  —  Michael McKenry hit a three-run homer …

AUCTION SET FOR LARSEN'S RARE NY YANKEE JERSEY  —  NEW YORK (AP) - The baseball jersey worn by New York Yankees legend Don Larsen when he pitched the only perfect game in World Series history will soon be available for auction.  —  Steiner Sports Memorabilia is conducting the auction in the fall.

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.

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 …

Service Time Updates: Rizzo, Bauer  —  This week features the 2012 debuts of two of baseball's top young players: Anthony Rizzo and Trevor Bauer.  Much anticipation has preceded the debuts of Rizzo and Bauer, who both entered the season among the top 50 prospects in the game, according to Baseball America.

Yankees' Dewayne Wise doesn't catch flak over gifted grab  —  Dewayne Wise did not make the catch, but he made the smart baseball play.  —  The New York Yankees outfielder smiled sheepishly and headed to the dugout after tumbling into the left-field stands Tuesday in pursuit of a foul ball …

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 …

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.