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 [...]

Encarnacion on DL; Seager now an All-Star  —  The Blue Jays have put All-Star first baseman Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right quadriceps.  —  The Blue Jays made the move before Monday night's game at the Los Angeles Angels and activated outfielder Nolan Reimold.

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.

A's Acquire Rodolfo Fernandez From Brewers For International Bonus Slot  —  The Athletics announced that they have acquired minor league right-hander Rodolfo Fernandez from the Brewers for the No. 57 international bonus slot, which carries a value of $339K.  —  The Brewers have been rumored …

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 …

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.

Athletics Designate Brad Mills For Assignment  —  The Athletics have designated left-hander Brad Mills for assignment, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).  —  Oakland acquired Mills from the Brewers earlier this summer, and the southpaw made three starts for the defending AL West champs …

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 …

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.”

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.