Five teams to keep a close eye on  —  Phillies, Dodgers, Rangers, Giants and Cubs could be big players at deadline … Editor's note: Jayson Stark will be writing a Daily Rumble each day leading up to the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline.  —  As that cool countdown clock atop our ESPN.com MLB page …

Heel pain likely to delay Sox DH Ortiz's return  —  NEW YORK — Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz canceled his planned exercises in Yankee Stadium on Sunday, making it unlikely that he will return from the disabled list on Wednesday, when he is first eligible to come back.

Kendrys Morales becomes third player ever to homer from both sides of the plate in same inning  —  Kendrys Morales accomplished a very rare feat during the sixth inning tonight against the Rangers, homering from both sides of the plate while driving in six runs.  —  The Angels scored nine runs in the inning.

Blanton to Orioles not done; money could be an issue  —  The Orioles are in deep negotiations with the Philadelphia Phillies about acquiring right-hander Joe Blanton, but the amount of money the Orioles would have to pick up in the deal could be a sticking point in reaching an agreement before Tuesday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline.

Heyward homers; Braves end losing skid, beating Marlins  —  ATLANTA — Jason Heyward homered and scored three runs and the Atlanta Braves snapped a string of 16 straight losses on Mondays, including 12 this season, by beating the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Monday night.

Rookie Gonzalez Solid as Orioles Hold Off Yankees  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Markakis drove in two runs to back a solid outing by rookie Miguel Gonzalez and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the struggling New York Yankees 5-4 Monday night.  —  Gonzalez (3-2) cruised through 6 2-3 innings …

D'Backs Designate Lyle Overbay For Assignment  —  The Diamondbacks announced that they designated first baseman Lyle Overbay for assignment.  The move creates roster space for newly-acquired infielder Chris Johnson.  —  Overbay, 35, posted a .292/.367/.448 batting line in 110 plate appearances this year.

Sox starter Sale to get extended break  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Chris Sale's next start remains uncertain as the Chicago White Sox haven't said when their prized left-hander will make his next start.  —  “Going through a little dead-arm period I guess,” said Sale, who has thrown 124 innings …

Cubs talks with Dodgers for Dempster appear to be gaining momentum  —  Still hoping to add a starting pitcher, the Dodgers continue to engage the Cubs in discussions for Ryan Dempster and indications are that those talks are gaining momentum, according to CBSSports.com sources.