Blue Jays Sign No. 1 International Prospect Franklin Barreto  —  Franklin Barreto, the top international prospect available for July 2, has signed with the Blue Jays.  Here is Barreto's full scouting report from the Top 20:  —  1. Franklin Barreto, ss/cf, Venezuela  —  Ht: 5-9.  Wt: 175.

Bucs must deal for Greinke or Hamels  —  The 2012 Pirates are not unlike the 2008 Brewers, trying to end a long drought, trying to win over a skeptical city.  —  What did those Brewers do?  They traded for left-hander CC Sabathia and reached the postseason for the first time since 1982.

Texas Rangers broadcaster Dave Barnett to take leave of absence expected to last for remainder of season  —  Dave Barnett is taking a leave of absence that is expected to last the remainder of the season.  —  Texas Rangers television broadcaster Dave Barnett is taking a leave of absence …

Bryce Harper on being on the final five-man all-star ballot: 'I'd go vote for Chip'  —  For weeks, there has been plenty of debating about whether Nationals rookie Bryce Harper belonged on the National League all-star roster.  As some across baseball have pointed out, the 19-year old …

Lawrie Draws Angels' Ire in Blue Jays' 10-6 Loss  —  TORONTO (AP) — After a crunching collision at home plate, the Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie found himself at the center of another controversy.  —  Lawrie, suspended for four games in April for throwing his helmet after a called third strike …

Rangers notes: Holland set for second rehab start  —  ARLINGTON — The original plan for Derek Holland included three medical rehabilitation starts and then rejoining the Texas Rangers' rotation after the All-Star break.  —  That could change depending on what Holland does tonight in his second rehab start at Triple A Round Rock.

Amaro denounces rumors; says Phillies want to keep Hamels  —  MIAMI — After yet another Phillies loss, Cole Hamels relished the chance to talk about a positive development, his selection to this year's All-Star Game.  He called it “a tremendous honor” and “something special.”

Yankees Sign Yancarlos Baez For $650,000  —  The Yankees have signed Dominican shortstop Yancarlos Baez for $650,000, according to the Dominican Prospect League.  —  Baez, 16, has a projectable frame at 6-foot-2, 165 pounds with above-average speed.  He's an athletic switch-hitter …

Red Sox may be dealing with Will Middlebrooks injury  —  OAKLAND - Will Middlebrooks looked a little worried after the Red Sox beat the Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings on Sunday.  He injured his left hamstring while stealing second base, and the team should have a better understanding …