Ciriaco delivers against Yanks again, Red Sox win  —  NEW YORK—Pedro Ciriaco blooped an RBI single in the 10th inning for his latest big hit against the New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox squeaked out a 3-2 victory Sunday night moments after manager Bobby Valentine was ejected.

10 Degrees: Red Sox want to trade Josh Beckett  —  The dysfunctional 2012 Boston Red Sox are trying to rid themselves of a major piece of their 2011 meltdown: Josh Beckett.  —  Boston officials have placed calls to teams including Texas and Atlanta within the last two days gauging interest …

Cliff Lee In Play In Trade Talks  —  Cliff Lee is in play in trade talks today, tweets ESPN's Buster Olney.  Olney considers the Rangers the most logical landing spot, and Joel Sherman of the New York Post names them the frontrunners.  Olney says the Yankees are not expected to be in the mix due to lack of budget space.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Kevin Towers may trade for pitchers as deadline looms  —  PHOENIX — The Diamondbacks' acquisition of third baseman Chris Johnson doesn't mean General Manager Kevin Towers has scratched off his to-do list before the trading deadline arrives Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Yankees' Mark Teixeira reveals that he snapped out of funk by defying ‘order’ to change swing  —  It was a little more than a year ago, at about the time Teixeira, a switch hitter, had 25 home runs by the end of June, when he says someone of prominence in the Yankee organization essentially insisted …

With Alex Rodriguez injured, Yankees show interest in Padres' Chase Headley  —  Headley could be viewed as stopgap at third base as the broken bone in Alex Rodriguez's left hand heals and as a potential replacement in the outfield in 2013 for Nick Swisher, who is a free agent after the season.

Marty Brennaman to shave head for win streak  —  DENVER — Reds broadcasting icon Marty Brennaman's famous poofy white hair was in peril on Sunday.  Recently during a team flight, Brennaman told bench coach Chris Speier he would shave his head if the Reds achieved a 10-game winning streak.

Peralta Homers Twice as Tigers Beat Blue Jays  —  TORONTO (AP) — Jhonny Peralta hit two home runs, Doug Fister pitched eight innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.  —  The Tigers had lost four of five and fallen out of the AL Central lead.

Seven Minutes of Terror  —  There are two types of days in my world, both marked by how they begin.  One day involves my waking up, going downstairs, having a leisurely glass of orange juice, and packing my lunch.  Soon enough, my daughters will wake up, so I get breakfast ready …

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 …

Dodgers sweep Giants behind Clayton Kershaw's shutout … SAN FRANCISCO — Clayton Kershaw pitched a five-hitter for his second shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of the NL West leader.

Morse hits tying HR and go-ahead double, Nats beat Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — Michael Morse hit a tying, two-run homer in the ninth inning, then delivered a two-run double in the 11th that sent the Washington Nationals over the Milwaukee Brewers 11-10 on Sunday.

Stark: All eyes on Johnson and Halladay  —  A lot could be riding on Josh Johnson and Roy Halladay in their starts on Sunday  —  Editor's note: Jayson Stark will be writing a Daily Rumble each day leading up to the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline.  —  If the 2012 trading deadline action …

Baxter to return tomorrow in SF, Nieuwenhuis optioned  —  The Mets will activate Mike Baxter from the 15-day disabled list in time for tomorrow night's game against the Giants in San Francisco.  —  Baxter has been on the disabled list since June 1 after displacing his collarbone and breaking …

Johnson Ties Career High With 6 Walks for Marlins  —  MIAMI (AP) — With scouts from about a dozen teams watching, Josh Johnson tied a career high with six walks as the Miami Marlins rallied from a two-run deficit and beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 in 10 innings Sunday.