Giants part ways with Uggla, Colvin  —  Struggling second baseman hitless in four games; outfielder batted .223  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Clearing roster room for what could be multiple player moves before Thursday's Trade Deadline, the Giants released second baseman Dan Uggla and outfielder Tyler Colvin …

Cardinals Acquire Justin Masterson  —  The Cardinals have bolstered their starting rotation depth by acquiring Justin Masterson from the Indians in exchange for top outfield prospect James Ramsey.  Both teams have officially announced the deal.  Right-hander Michael Wacha has been moved …

Rangers win first series in over a month with 3-2 victory  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers won their first series in over a month with a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees Wednesday night.  —  All five runs came in the first three innings in what turned out to be a pitchers' duel between …

David Price likely staying put  —  Rays would have to be blown away by an offer to deal left-hander before deadline  —  Jon Lester and David Price were both scheduled to pitch Wednesday.  One took the mound.  The other didn't.  So what should we make of that?

Cubs Acquire Felix Doubront  —  4:41pm: The Red Sox have announced the deal.  —  2:17pm: The Cubs have acquired Felix Doubront from the Red Sox, tweets Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.  Jon Morosi of FOX Sports first reported (on Twitter) that a deal was close.  —  The Red Sox will receive …

Astros Looking To Move Chris Carter  —  3:11pm: Though Seattle is in need of offense, the Mariners don't have interest in Carter, a source tells Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter link).  —  3:08pm: The Astros are looking to trade first baseman/DH Chris Carter, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter link).

BBQ State of Mind  —  In the Citi, Part 2  —  For most teenagers, sleeping in past nine o'clock is an expectation and not a privilege.  Waking up before noon is a rarity over the summer months, as a lack of motivation and responsibility fuse to create the perfect incentive to continue sleeping.

Jays not looking for a short-term fix  —  BOSTON - Forget all that Jon Lester to the Toronto Blue Jays nonsense - it was never real.  —  Don't hold your breath on Asdrubal Cabrera, either, or any other high-priced short-term rental.  All you need to do is look at the track record …

Kluber outpitches Hernandez as Indians blank Mariners  —  CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber had three-hitter to outpitch Felix Hernandez for his first career shutout, Yan Gomes had a two-run double and the Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Wednesday night.