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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

MLB players who could be put on waivers  —  Joe Blanton was traded to the Dodgers after Los Angeles claimed him on waivers.  Blanton will join outfielder Shane Victorino, who was sent from the Phillies to Los Angeles on Tuesday.  —  During this time of the season, when players …

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.

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.

Alberto Gonzalez, Mike Olt flubs in 10th inning cost Rangers … KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Errors by Alberto Gonzalez and Mike Olt in a three-pitch span allowed the tiebreaking run to score in the 10th inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 7-6 victory over the slumping Texas Rangers on Sunday.