Sources: Hamels to stay with Phillies  —  Cole Hamels will remain with the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  The left-hander is close to completing a six-year contract extension for more than $137.5 million, according to major-league sources.  —  The deal will be the second largest ever awarded …

AP Source: Miami Trading Hanley Ramirez to Dodgers  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have worked out a multiplayer trade to acquire former NL batting champion Hanley Ramirez from Miami, the second big deal in as many days for the disappointing Marlins.

Yankees' mettle to be tested once more with Alex Rodriguez headed to disabled list  —  SEATTLE — Alex Rodriguez walked into the clubhouse fully dressed, though it was hard to fathom how he accomplished such a task without assistance.  A wrap covered his left hand, shielding the broken bone that may take weeks to heal.

Pirates close to landing W. Rodriguez  —  The Pirates are focusing their quest for pitching help on left-hander Wandy Rodriguez of the Astros, MLB.com has learned.  —  There is no confirmation from either side of a tentative deal having been struck, but the sides are close enough to an agreement …

Carl Crawford dropped to seventh  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — When Carl Crawford arrived in the visitor's clubhouse Tuesday afternoon at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, he read the lineup card and saw his name in the seventh spot of the batting order.  —  Crawford batted second in the first seven games …

Giants stay hot, beat Padres late  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Crawford singled home the winning run in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 Tuesday night, their ninth victory in 11 games since the All-Star break.  —  Brandon Belt walked to open the ninth and Angel Pagan singled.

Justin Upton won't be dealt in-season  —  It's officially time to put an end to Justin Upton trade talk.  For now, at least.  —  After several weeks of speculation and rumors surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks' star right fielder, team president Derrick Hall said Tuesday that there's …

Hellickson Leads Rays Over Orioles 3-1  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Jeremy Hellickson took a three-hitter into the seventh inning to earn his first win in 10 starts, and the Tampa Bay Rays got a home run from light-hitting Brooks Conrad in a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.

Source: Angels trying to get Shields from Rays  —  The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays have discussed a deal involving pitcher James Shields, a source said Tuesday.  —  The trade would send Shields to the Angels in exchange for center fielder Peter Bourjos and catcher Hank Conger, according to the source.

Duda demoted to Triple-A to make way for Harvey  —  NEW YORK — Needing to clear roster space for top pitching prospect Matt Harvey, the Mets optioned slumping outfielder Lucas Duda to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.  —  Duda, 26, broke camp as the team's starting right fielder and jumped …

Cespedes Hits 3-Run Single, A's Win 6th Straight  —  TORONTO (AP) — Yoenis Cespedes hit a three-run single and the streaking Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 Tuesday night for their season-best sixth win in a row.  —  Derek Norris hit a two-run homer and Travis Blackley won …

Dunn hits 30th homer to lead White Sox past Twins  —  CHICAGO — Adam Dunn tied the game with his major league-leading 30th homer and Dayan Viciedo hit a bases-loaded single to cap a four-run seventh Tuesday night as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 11-4.