MLB All-Stars no-hit in Japan  —  TOKYO — Hayato Sakamoto and Sho Nakata both hit two-run homers and starter Takahiro Norimoto combined with three relievers on a no-hitter as Japan beat the Major League Baseball All-Stars 4-0 Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their five-game series.

Stanton, Marlins close on record deal: could approach $325M, 13 years  —  Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins are closing in on a landmark deal, believed to be for $325 million over 13 years, sources connected to the team told CBSSports.com.  —  Stanton's record deal will have a no-trade clause …

Anthony Bosch told feds that agent Scott Boras tried to cover up Manny Ramirez's PED use, sources say … Baseball  —  Read Boras' full statement … Baseball  —  MLB drug suspensions database … Baseball  —  MLB told feds of Biogenesis 4 months before report … Baseball  —  Tainted MLB players

Diamondbacks Acquire Jeremy Hellickson  —  The Diamondbacks have reached a deal to acquire starter Jeremy Hellickson from the Rays, the clubs announced.  Outfielder Justin Williams and shortstop Andrew Velazquez — both prospects playing in the low minors — constitute the return for Tampa.

Votto ‘doing great’ with offseason rehab work  —  7/4/14: Joey Votto pulls a double down the third-base line to score Todd Frazier and extend the Reds' lead  —  CINCINNATI — While the Reds search to add offense during the offseason, they know they will still need their best hitter …

Tigers ink Martinez to 4-year, $68M contract  —  DETROIT — When Mike Ilitch was asked about the ramifications of another huge financial commitment by his Detroit Tigers, the octogenarian owner looked down for a couple seconds as if checking his wallet.  —  “Yeah, I'm OK,” Ilitch said.

Would Mariners ignore PED past and go all in on Nelson Cruz?  —  The Seattle Mariners, in desperate need of right-handed power, appear in many ways to be a perfect fit for free-agent outfielder Nelson Cruz.  —  Cruz led the majors with 40 home runs this year.

Pirates Sign A.J. Burnett  —  The Pirates announced that they have signed right-hander A.J. Burnett to a one-year deal.  Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Frontline Athlete Management client will receive an $8.5MM guarantee (Twitter link).  —  Burnett, who turns 38 in January …

Mold, expired food at K.C. concessions … The food safety manager at Kansas City's Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums, home to the Royals and the Chiefs, told ESPN's “Outside the Lines” that poor food handling and dirty conditions have routinely been putting fans' health at risk — including during the World Series.

Kershaw claims NL MVP; Trout unanimous in AL  —  Scott Braun, Al Leiter and Dan Plesac discuss Clayton Kershaw being named the NL MVP after the Cy Young and Mike Trout winning the AL MVP  —  The Most Valuable Player Award always acknowledges two of the game's greatest players …

Tigers To Re-Sign Joel Hanrahan  —  The Tigers have agreed to re-signed right-hander Joel Hanrahan to a one-year, $1MM contract with an additional $2.5MM available via incentives, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link).  In a second tweet, Nightengale clarifies …