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 …

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 …

MLB could change HR Derby rules  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The booing of beleaguered Home Run Derby captain Robinson Cano finally had faded by Tuesday afternoon.  But the aftermath could cause Major League Baseball to consider a new rule to include at least one hometown slugger in future Home Run Derbies …

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.

Mets' Gee has surgery to remove clot in shoulder  —  NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Dillon Gee has undergone surgery to remove a blood clot from an artery in his throwing shoulder.  —  The team said Tuesday no timetable has been set for the right-hander's return …

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 …

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 …

Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions  —  TOLEDO, Ohio — Karl Kissner picked up a soot-covered cardboard box that had been under a wooden dollhouse in his grandfather's attic.  Taking a look inside, he saw baseball cards bundled with twine.  They were smaller than the ones he was used to seeing.

Hamels stays smooth as stare down with Phils continues  —  KANSAS CITY — Cole Hamels is handling the free-agent dance like a Fred Astaire in red pinstripes.  —  In one breath, he says he loves Philadelphia, especially the fans, and appreciates all that the Phillies have done for him.