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.

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.

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 …

V-Mart looking at possible September return  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The good news on Victor Martinez's left knee is that it's healing fine for him to fully recover.  The bad news for some Tigers fans who got their hopes up is that he won't be recovering in time for an August return.

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.

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.

Tonight's pitching preview: Chris Young vs. Chris Capuano  —  Chris Young (1-1, 3.42 ERA) will start for the Mets tonight.  Young was spotless into the sixth inning of his last start against the Yankees, but allowed a game-tying three-run home run to Raul Ibanez that erased his lead and ended his day.

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 …

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.