La Russa knows he's ‘one and out’ as All-Star manager  —  KANSAS CITY  • Former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, who is managing his last game tonight as he guides the National League in the All-Star Game, was as wired as ever this afternoon, offering up some snippy answers to questions he didn't think representative.

The Latest on Dillon Gee's shoulder  —  Yesterday, the Mets announced that Dillon Gee will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a clot in the artery in his right shoulder.  —  The team said Gee reported numbness in his fingers Sunday.  Doctors discovered the clot Monday and inserted a catheter into his shoulder to break it up.

Sabathia feels good after bullpen session  —  KANSAS CITY — CC Sabathia said he felt fine after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium and is eyeing a July 17 return to the Yankees rotation.  —  Sabathia missed two starts before the All-Star break with a groin strain …

MLBPA considering filing grievance against Tribe  —  KANSAS CITY — The Major League Baseball Players Association is considering filing a grievance over the Indians' handling of injured reliever Nick Hagadone, who was placed on the Minor League disqualified list on Sunday.

Melky delivers, earns All-Star MVP honors  —  KANSAS CITY — Melky Cabrera is a travelin' man with an unusual way of expressing his gratitude.  —  Returning to the home of the Royals, who sent him to the Giants over the winter in exchange for southpaw Jonathan Sanchez …

Angels have joined race for Greinke, and may compete with rival Rangers  —  The Los Angeles Angels have jumped into the race for Brewers star righthander Zack Greinke and are likely to battle their division rival Texas Rangers and others for Greinke — assuming he becomes available.

Dodgers are a favorite to land Dempster from Cubs — but they could also go for Garza  —  Dempster, set to make his second start since coming off the DL, has thrown 27 straight scoreless innings.  (US Presswire)  —  KANSAS CITY — The Dodgers are talking to the Cubs about acquiring either …

Arizona Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers hearing Justin Upton offers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Asked for their thoughts on the Diamondbacks' apparent willingness to trade right fielder Justin Upton, competing executives this week had as many questions as they did answers.

Street changes tune, says Geren is “good man” & could team with him again  —  KANSAS CITY — Huston Street is OK with Bob Geren.  Really, he is.  —  Street, the Padres' All-Star closer, went so far as to say the Mets' bench coach is a “good man,” and even partly blamed himself …

Heck of a goodbye for Chipper  —  KANSAS CITY, MO.  —  This wasn't another alleged conspiracy, the equivalent of the fastball that Chan Ho Park supposedly grooved to Cal Ripken Jr. in 2001, enabling Ripken to hit a home run in his final All-Star Game.  —  Let the record show …

Darnell McDonald loved in Boston despite move from Red Sox to Yankees  —  For a Red Sox fan in Colorado, it was nice to see a clean-cut Darnell McDonald in a Yankees uniform last weekend.  Unlike Johnny (Expletive) Damon, who was given his unofficial middle name by Boston fans upon choosing …