Midseason Top 50: Injury Can't Knock Buxton From No. 1  —  It has been a dangerous year to be a top prospect.  Injuries happen every year, but the 2014 season has been worse than usual.  The top prospect in baseball, Twins [...]

Self-serve beer stations make debut  —  Self-serve beer stations are up and running in Target Field, so Minnesota Twins fans and those who attend the Major League Baseball All-Star festivities next week can decide what they want and even how much they want of it.

All-Stars unveiled, including 26 first-timers  —  A's sending six to Midsummer Classic; NL-leading Brewers have four players  —  The Orioles had three starters voted into the American League lineup for this year's All-Star Game at Minnesota's Target Field, while the Brewers paced …

Left-hander Brady Aiken is said to have an issue with his elbow ligament, causing the Astros to lower their offer and delaying the deal between the Astros and the No. 1 pick that seemed about to happen almost two weeks ago, sources told CBSSports.com.  —  The Astros are offering to do a deal …

Happ takes mound as Jays open series against Angels  —  The Sports Network  —  ANAHEIM - J.A. Happ takes the mound opposite Jered Weaver on Monday night when the Toronto Blue Jays pay a visit to Angel Stadium to begin a three-game series.  —  Happ has been solid since getting roughed …

Rays Sign No. 1 International Prospect Adrian Rondon  —  Dominican shortstop Adrian Rondon, the No. 1 international prospect for July 2, has signed with the Rays for $2,950,000.  Rondon became eligible to sign today, his 16th birthday, and has earned widespread praise from scouts for his offensive potential at a premium position.

A's Claim Kenny Wilson, Outright Nick Buss  —  The A's announced that they have claimed center fielder Kenny Wilson off waivers from the Blue Jays and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento (Twitter link).  The team also announced that the recently designated Nick Buss has been outrighted Sacramento.

Wilmer Flores, Dario Alvarez garner Player of the Week honors  —  Mets prospects Wilmer Flores, named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week, and Dario Alvarez, named the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week, both earned top honors in their respective leagues this week.

Ex-Ray James Shields excited for return to Trop  —  DETROIT — Longtime Rays ace RHP James Shields is eagerly looking forward to coming back and pitching at the Trop tonight for the first time since being traded to the Royals after the 2012 season.  —  “I'm very excited,” he said.  “And ready to go.”

MICHAEL CUDDYER'S CAREER WITH ROCKIES AT STAKE AS HE AWAITS MRI  —  The Denver Post  —  Michael Cuddyer's three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Rockies concludes at the end of this season.  (Lenny Ignelzi, The Associated Press)  —  Michael Cuddyer is in limbo.

Price, Rays Escape Cellar With 7-3 Win Over Tigers  —  DETROIT — All-Star David Price came within an out of a complete game, and the Tampa Bay Rays climbed out of last place in the AL East with a 7-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.  —  The Rays have won three straight …