Games of the Day  —  Wil Myers bats sixth for the Rays in his MLB debut Tuesday afternoon.  Photo: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports  —  Extra-action Tuesday offers a pair of double headers, each featuring a headline major league debut.  The Rays play two against the Red Sox, Wil Myers making his first big league start.

Cashman: Yankees “open for business” on trade front  —  Brian Cashman and his cell phone have been inseparable since the spring, when this rash of injuries started doing some real damage in the Yankees' clubhouse, and that doesn't figure to change as the July 31 Trade Deadline approaches.

Ruben Amaro Jr. doesn't “do” five-year plans, but the Phillies need a good one  —  Any professional who talks to the media about his area of expertise is succeptible to a certain level of contrarianism.  Legend has it that even God the Creator once answered a question with the words …

And in other news: Longoria, Cobb and rotation updates  —  In other news not related to Wil Myers:  —  * 3B Evan Longoria said his right foot felt better today and h would play 3B in the day game but probably DH in the night game.  Never having had plantar fasciitis before he's not sure exactly …

Blue Jays Beat Rockies 2-0 for 6th Straight Win  —  TORONTO — Maicer Izturis hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays won their sixth consecutive game Monday night, beating the Colorado Rockies 2-0 behind Josh Johnson and two relievers.

No surgery needed for Coghlan  —  PHOENIX — Chris Coghlan saw a spine specialist on Monday in Dallas and the doctor confirmed that the 27-year-old won't need surgery on his injured back.  Instead, the Marlins outfielder, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 9, will treat the injury with rest.

Tigers find themselves riding closer carousel  —  DETROIT — If the Tigers' closer situation is starting to feel like a soap opera to you, manager Jim Leyland can relate.  —  When Leyland was asked Monday afternoon how he would handle the ninth inning, he made the analogy.

Jerry Remy to miss another week  —  NESN announced that Jerry Remy will miss the Red Sox games this week.  Remy has been out since May 28 because of illness.  —  Remy wrote on Twitter on May 28 that he was suffering from allergies and would be out for three games.

Astros ‘fully engaged’ in talks with No. 1 pick Appel  —  General manager Luhnow hopes to sign Stanford right-hander this week  —  HOUSTON — Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Monday the club is “fully engaged” in contract talks with No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel …

Ask BA: Updating The Pirates Top 10  —  The draft ended just 10 days ago, yet entering this morning 15 of the 33 first-round picks had officially signed or are known to have agreed to terms.  Another half-dozen are on the verge of having deals done and/or announced, and by the end of the week …

Pujols, surging Angels hammer Mariners  —  Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Albert Pujols, red-hot Angels smother Mariners at the plate  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols had an RBI double among …