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.

Get Ready for Rangers to Fill Up All-Star Roster  —  Two straight trips to the World Series have turned the Texas Rangers into baseball's glamour gang.  —  Josh Hamilton is the most popular player in the game.  Mike Napoli could run for mayor of Arlington.  Adrian Beltre, Nelson Cruz and Yu Darvish — household names by now.

Phillies release Qualls amid bullpen shakeup  —  PHILADELPHIA — A day after a miserable performance by their bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies shook things up.  —  Veteran right-hander Chad Qualls was designated for assignment and righty Brian Sanches and lefty Jeremy Horst were called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Arizona Diamondbacks SS Stephen Drew's ankle holds up  —  ATLANTA - Shortstop Stephen Drew doesn't think he's 100 percent healthy, but after playing in his first game in more than 11 months on Wednesday, he figured he'd be good to play again the next day.  —  “It's still a work in progress,” Drew said of his surgically repaired ankle.

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 …

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.

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 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.

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 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 …