David Price on Rays trade: ‘Absolute sadness’ (w/video)  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The “absolute sadness” ace pitcher David Price said he felt after being traded by the Rays to the Detroit Tigers in a three-way deal Thursday was shared by many fans who believe the team's chances to reach the playoffs this season went with him.

Pain of losing Lester cuts deep  —  Former Red Sox ace deserved better than what he got from his pragmatic bosses  —  BOSTON — Yoenis Cespedes is both showman and shaman, bringing muscle and magic to a team sorely lacking in both.  He will hit home runs that remind you of Manny …

Lucas, Jennings down to make room for new Marlins  —  MIAMI — The Marlins didn't move anyone on their 25-man roster in order to make Thursday's six-player trade with the Astros, so they had to make up for it optioning infielder Ed Lucas and left-handed reliever Dan Jennings to Triple-A New Orleans.

Blue Jays, Happ look to continue winning ways versus Astros  —  The Sports Network  —  The Toronto Blue Jays go after a seventh straight win on Friday when they continue a four-game series with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.  —  Getting the call for the Jays on Friday will be lefty J.A. Happ, who is 8-5 with a 4.58 ERA.

Mozeliak moves to fix two problems  —  Sensitive to any suggestion that he exerts undue influence over his third-year manager, John Mozeliak is fond of saying, “I don't do lineups.”  —  Make no mistake: Mo helped write two months' worth of cards Thursday morning.

Amaro says Phils didn't overvalue players at Deadline  —  GM: Other teams weren't aggressive enough in pursuit of club's players  —  WASHINGTON — Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. kept a stiff upper lip as he spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park.

Dodgers Beat Braves 2-1 on Kershaw's 9-Hitter  —  LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw scattered nine hits and struck out nine while tying his career-best winning streak of 10 games, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 Thursday night to complete the three-game sweep.

Marte, Hill Lift Diamondbacks Past Pirates, 7-4  —  PHOENIX — Andy Marte hit a two-run home run and Aaron Hill added a solo shot in the sixth inning to power the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday night.  —  Nick Ahmed hit the Diamondbacks' third home run …

Sources: LHP Henry Owens promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket  —  Friday has quickly turned into a milestone day for two of the Red Sox' top pitching prospects.  —  With Anthony Ranaudo set to make his major league debut against the Yankees, the Sox are promoting left-hander Henry Owens to Triple-A Pawtucket …

Cliff Lee Re-Injures Elbow, May Be Out For Year  —  TODAY: Lee has already been placed on the DL and says he “probably” will miss the rest of the year, as Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.  He said that, as indicated last night, he likely suffered a recurrence of his previous injury.

Pujols' RBI in 13th Lifts Angels Over Orioles 1-0  —  BALTIMORE — Albert Pujols hit an RBI single in the 13th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 Thursday night to avert a three-game series sweep.  —  Tyler Skaggs and six relievers combined on a five-hitter …

Uggla not on Giants' flight, weighing return to Triple-A  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants did not make a trade on Thursday, but they will have at least one new player on the roster when they begin a 10-game road trip Friday night at Citi Field.  —  Dan Uggla did not travel with the team …

Brewers acquire Parra from D-backs for prospects  —  Milwaukee deals Haniger, Banda for left-handed bat, Gold Glove outfielder  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Gerardo Parra did not immediately know where he would fit into the Brewers' outfield mix after the team swung a trade for him Thursday, but he knew one thing.