Fans go too far with Cano reaction  —  KANSAS CITY, MO.  —  Fans boo.  —  It is a fundamental truth of baseball, football, soccer and varsity tiddlywinks.  Fans spend good money on tickets.  Fans have opinions.  Fans are entitled to express themselves, as long as they do not break the law or run afoul of good taste.

On the Justin Upton rumors; All-Star snubs; & other stuff  —  Finally, something has surpassed the Daron Sutton situation as the topic most often asked about when it comes to the Diamondbacks - the potential availability of Justin Upton.  —  And, yes, as far as I can tell …

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 …

NY Mets All-Star knuckleballer R.A. Dickey denied National League start by Tony La Russa  —  Bud Selig's emphasis on winning Mid-Summer classic for World Series home-field advantage works against Met knuckleballer getting the nod in Kansas City, which would have enhanced a great story this season.

Carlos Gonzalez hits four HR in derby, doesn't advance to second round  —  KANSAS CITY — Carlos Gonzalez's first swing sent a home run 423 feet off Rockies' bench coach Tom Runnells.  He couldn't sustain the momentum in the Home Run Derby.  —  The Rockies' slugger finished with four home runs …

Orioles reinstate Markakis from 15-day disabled list  —  The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated OF NICK MARKAKIS from the 15-day disabled list and optioned INF JOE MAHONEY to Triple-A Norfolk.  —  Markakis was placed on the DL for the first time in his career on June 1 …

Kevin Gausman will return for another season at LSU  —  A source with knowledge of the situation has told the Times-Picayune that LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman, who was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the fourth overall pick in this year's Major League Baseball Draft, will return to LSU for another season of baseball.

Rehab doctor: Rivera could pitch for Yankees this season  —  Four days a week, Mariano Rivera makes the trip from his Westchester home to Manhattan.  Four days a week, he puts in three hours of stretching, exercising and sweating designed to get him back from his torn ACL and on a major league mound.

Unlocking Lucas Duda's swing  —  At 6-foot-4, 255 pounds, Lucas Duda has the frame to be a big power hitter in right field for the New York Mets.  Coming into 2012, he had a chance to prove himself day in and day out in a big league lineup.  So far the power numbers are an improvement …

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.