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 …

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.

Dodgers designate Gwynn, recall Sands  —  LOS ANGELES — Tony Gwynn was designated for assignment on Monday after the Dodgers recalled the hot-hitting Jerry Sands from Triple-A Albuquerque.  —  With the addition of Shane Victorino and the returns of a healthy Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier …

Rockies' Todd Helton out for season, bound for surgery on hip  —  Todd Helton's season is over.  —  The Rockies' veteran first baseman will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.  The surgery, to be performed Friday, marks the end of Helton's 15th full season in the major leagues.

10 Degrees: Evan Longoria's contract tops list of most team-friendly deals in MLB  —  Evan Longoria should rejoin the Tampa Bay Rays this week, maybe as early as Tuesday, and immediately regain his status as the most valuable player in baseball.  This is not the same as the best player nor …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.