Angels Acquire Zack Greinke  —  One of the trade deadline's major chips has switched teams, as the Angels have acquired Zack Greinke in a trade with the Brewers.  Milwaukee will receive top infield prospect Jean Segura and Double-A right-handers Ariel Pena and John Hellweg in exchange for their ace.

Dodgers may consider adding Soriano or LaHair to a Dempster deal with Cubs  —  The Dodgers and Cubs, stalled on what the Dodgers would give up in a trade for Ryan Dempster, have had some discussions on expanding the deal to also include Alfonso Soriano or Bryan LaHair, sources say.

Boston police: Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster missing  —  Call the Boston Police if you have seen this creature wandering the streets of Bean Town.  (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)  —  UPDATE: (3:57 p.m.) The Boston Police says that Wally the Green Monster has been found.  No further updates were available.

Red Sox revival rests on Lester, Beckett  —  The Red Sox team that will show up tonight at Yankee Stadium comes with tons of problems.  —  Strangely, they also have plenty of solutions.  —  They are a bizarre group, an underachieving team that could plummet or soar from here forward and surprise few with either result.

Sheets outpitches Hamels as Braves beat Phillies  —  ATLANTA — Brian McCann hit a three-run homer off Cole Hamels and Ben Sheets continued his impressive comeback to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Friday night.  —  Hamels (11-5), making his first start since signing …

Sources: Phillies plan to hold onto Cliff Lee through the deadline  —  The Phillies plan to keep Cliff Lee, and won't trade him before the Tuesday trade deadline, sources say.  —  One person with ties to the Phillies said team higherups believe trading Lee would potentially undo …

Sources: Marlins' asking price high  —  While the Miami Marlins have made it clear that pitcher Josh Johnson is available in a trade, the team's initial asking price for the All-Star right-hander is so high it's generated skepticism within baseball circles that he will be moved by Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.

Selig confident replay will grow  —  MLB commissioner Bud Selig remains certain that baseball will expand instant replay to include trapped balls and line drives down the foul lines.  —  Selig reiterated that he wants to see the additions during an interview on “The Mike Lupica Show” on ESPN New York 98.7 FM on Friday.

Can Daniels really improve Rangers?  —  In every baseball front office, the goal is to remain rational in an irrational sport.  Everyone — the fans, the media, the players, the coaching staff — is clamoring for one move or another, leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

Chasing the top position player  —  Four contending teams targeting Padres third baseman Chase Headley  —  Editor's note: Jayson Stark will be writing a Daily Rumble each day leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.  —  Normally, when we utter the phrase “Best Position Player on the Market” …

CHERINGTON ON D&C: SOX NOT ‘GIVING IN’  —  Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington, during an appearance on the Dennis & Callahan show Friday morning, said he's confident the team can turn its fortunes around and make the playoffs without mortgaging the future.

Joey Gallo Continues Power Surge For Rangers  —  Joey Gallo's numbers have been downright silly.  —  Signed for $2.25 million as a Rangers supplemental first-round pick last month, Gallo has annihilated pitchers in the Rookie-level Arizona League.  The 18-year-old third baseman …

Fife to start Friday as Elbert heads to disabled list  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Dodgers found a way to make Stephen Fife eligible to start Friday night's game against the Giants by placing left-handed reliever Scott Elbert on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation.