Red-hot Adrian Gonzalez understands the deal  —  Trade secrets  —  Adrian Gonzalez wasn't surprised to hear that the Red Sox [team stats] and Dodgers engaged in trade talks before last week's deadline.  —  The main topic?  Adrian Gonzalez.  —  Despite signing a seven-year …

Chipper says he won't reconsider retirement  —  He leads the Braves in batting average (.317), on-base percentage (.394) and slugging percentage (.513), and in his past 30 games he's hit .368 with 13 doubles, five homers and 22 RBIs.  —  So, Chipper Jones, are you having any second thoughts …

Yankees shut down Manny Banuelos  —  The New York Yankees' top pitching prospect, Manny Banuelos, will not pitch again this year after throwing in six games all season, the team's vice president of baseball operations Mark Newman told ESPN New York on Monday.  —  “He's not going to be back this season,” Newman said.

Red Sox Acquire Danny Valencia From The Twins  —  The Red Sox have acquired third baseman Danny Valencia from the Twins for minor league outfielder Jeremias Pineda, both teams have announced.  Valencia will report to Triple-A Pawtucket while Pineda will report to the Gulf Coast League Twins.

Red Sox turn their backs on history  —  100-year-old silver trophy presented to Boston manager Jake Stahl after the 1912 World Series sold for $239,000 on Thursday  —  BALTIMORE — The New Jersey memorabilia collector who sold the trophy commemorating the Boston Red Sox's 1912 World Series victory …

Encarnacion homers as Blue Jays beat A's for series split  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Edwin Encarnacion hit a home run and drove in two runs, Yunel Escobar also drove in two runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 6-5 Sunday to salvage a series split.

Cubs deal Baker for two players to be named  —  LOS ANGELES — The Cubs continued to deal veteran players, sending utility man Jeff Baker to the Tigers on Sunday for two players to be named.  —  The ability to move Baker helped the Cubs decide to promote top prospect Josh Vitters.

Ron Washington: Roy Oswalt said he “had enough”  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - RHP Roy Oswalt pitched two perfect innings in relief for the Rangers on just 30 pitches Sunday, three days after two solid relief innings.  —  And that apparently exhausted him.  —  Manager Ron Washington was ready …

Shoulder tightness puts Griffin on 15-day DL  —  OAKLAND — A day after he was forced to leave his start in the second inning with right shoulder tightness, right-hander A.J. Griffin was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the A's on Sunday.  —  The good news for Griffin …

Marcum makes major strides with simulated game  —  ST. LOUIS — Starter Shaun Marcum took a major step in his recovery from right elbow soreness on Sunday, throwing a simulated game before the Brewers' series finale against the Cardinals.  —  After a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, Marcum threw 30 pitches on Sunday.

Ibanez homers and drives in three; Yankees beat Mariners  —  NEW YORK — Raul Ibanez homered and drove in three runs as Freddy Garcia and the New York Yankees wrapped up a long and losing homestand with a win, beating the Seattle Mariners 6-2 Sunday.  —  Garcia got his 150th career victory …