Skippers announce All-Star Game starting lineups  —  These are the starting lineups for the 83rd All-Star Game, to be played Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.  The game can be seen live on FOX beginning at 8 p.m. ET.  —  NATIONAL LEAGUE  —  DH Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies CF Melky Cabrera …

Sources: Reggie Jackson barred from Yankees  —  After Reggie Jackson's disparaging comments about Alex Rodriguez and others last week, he was essentially benched by the Yankees and told to stay away from team events indefinitely, according to AL sources.  —  Jackson was not in Boston over the weekend …

Tigers have some interest in Garza, and more notes from All-Star Futures Sunday  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A year ago, the Tigers' July trading strategy was easy to figure out.  —  They were going to get a pitcher.  There was no doubt they were going to get a pitcher.

How much can D-backs get for Upton?  —  KANSAS CITY, MO.  —  The Diamondbacks are willing to trade right fielder Justin Upton even if they are in contention, according to major league sources.  —  However, to make such a deal, the D-backs would need to be “dazzled” by a rival team's offer, sources say.

Reds, Pirates, Indians, Marlins among teams to inquire about Quentin  —  KANSAS CITY — Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin, who just may be the best hitter dealt this month, has drawn trade interest from the Reds, Indians and Pirates, among others, according to sources.

Braves SS Simmons to Miss at Least 1 Month  —  ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves say rookie shortstop Andrelton Simmons will miss at least a month with a broken right little finger.  —  Simmons hurt his finger on a head-first slide in Sunday's game at Philadelphia.

Hire Joe Morgan  —  Russell A. Carleton wrote for Baseball Prospectus from 2009 to 2010, and prior to that (2007-2009) wrote at Statistically Speaking. … Dear Mr. Morgan,  —  I owe you an apology.  No, not a snarky, sarcastic, “Haha this will get a lot of pageviews and I'll smack him down at the end …

Crawford admits surgery on elbow possible at some point  —  BOSTON — Left fielder Carl Crawford was pulled off his rehab assignment Saturday, when he suffered a mild left groin strain rounding second after hitting a triple playing for Double-A Portland last Thursday.

Cespedes exits early with sprained left thumb  —  OAKLAND — Just one day before the All-Star Break and the four days of rest that comes with it, A's outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has another injury to deal with.  —  Cespedes was pulled from Sunday's game against the Mariners after the third inning …

LaRussa explains choosing Cain over Dickey  —  Giants RHP Matt Cain will be the starting pitcher for the National League All-Star team on Tuesday night, John Harper of the Daily News was first to report this morning.  —  July 9, 2:05 pm: National League manager Tony LaRussa told media today …

Pirates in ‘buying’ mode with deadline looming  —  With baseball's non-waiver trade deadline still three weeks away, it's a seller's market.  Already some marquee names — Cole Hamels, Zack Greinke, Shane Victorino, Justin Upton and Carlos Quentin — appear to be on the block.