Red Sox agree to deal with pitcher David Price  —  The Red Sox are taking no shortcuts with their rotation this time.  According to a source briefed on the negotiations, they agreed on Tuesday on a seven-year, $217 million contract with lefthander David Price.

Over the weekend, Officer Pittaluga encountered a large deer while driving on Decoursey Pike through Visalia.  The encounter was less than cordial and ended as abruptly as it began.  We think this video is a pretty good training video on how to react when a four-legged furry friend attempts to abruptly cross your path.

Mariners trying to trade Trumbo prior to deadline for contracts  —  Sources say Mariners are working hard to swing a deal to unload Mark Trumbo  —  This wouldn't be the first time that GM Jerry Dipoto traded Trumbo  —  Mariners likely to offer Trumbo a contract if not traded prior to deadline...then continue to seek deal

Athletics, Padres To Swap Drew Pomeranz, Yonder Alonso  —  10:26am: The teams do indeed have a deal of Alonso for Pomeranz, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter links).  It is not yet certain whether the other two players (or others) will be involved in the final swap.

A letter to our daughter  —  Your mother and I don't yet have the words to describe the hope you give us for the future.  Your new life is full of promise, and we hope you will be happy and healthy so you can explore it fully.  You've already given us a reason to reflect on the world we hope you live in.

Modesto man lands $10M lottery right after winning $1K  —  Moments after winning $1K, Rodney Meadows bought 3 more scratchers  —  Just moments after winning $1,000 on a lottery scratcher, a Modesto man learned that he was the winner of a $10 million prize.

Mariners To Sign Nori Aoki  —  The Mariners have reached agreement on a one-year deal with free agent outfielder Nori Aoki, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports (Twitter links).  Seattle also picks up an option year over Aoki, who is a client of CAA Sports.  —  Aoki has spent four years in the majors after coming over from Japan.

Dave Roberts, Dodgers' New Manager, Reflects on Team's Ties to Breaking Barriers  —  LOS ANGELES — When Waymon Roberts moved his family around Marine bases, from Okinawa to California, Hawaii and North Carolina, he knew it was not easy, especially for his children.

Yahoo Board to Weigh Sale of Internet Business  —  Board to discuss whether to proceed with a plan to spin off its investment in Alibaba, find a buyer for its core business, or both, sources said  —  Yahoo Inc. 's board is planning a series of meetings this week to consider selling off …

Angels Sign Rafael Ortega To Major League Deal  —  The Angels announced tonight that they've signed outfielder Rafael Ortega to a one-year, Major League contract (Twitter link).  —  Ortega, 24, is a left-handed-hitting center fielder that once ranked as one of the Rockies' top prospects but has had his career slowed by injury.