Monumental mashing: Ranking D.C.'s record 10 All-Star Game homers  —  WASHINGTON — Don't be ashamed.  It's OK to admit you like home runs.  You can still go on YouTube and watch highlights of your favorite skinny dudes and slap-hitting middle infielders from the 1970s and '80s …

As MLB mulls rule changes, union hints at work stoppage  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Major League Baseball wants a broad discussion with players about rule changes to combat decreased offense and longer games, an initiative likely to be met by a testy union stung by declining free-agent prices …

Next Slide  —  Joe Jimenez, the Detroit Tigers' lone All-Star, was called upon in the fourth inning with two outs to face San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford.  —  Jimenez, 23, struck out Crawford looking with an 84 m.p.h. slider to finish an 8-pitch at-bat and preserve …

Remember when the Blue Jays had real all-star power?  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Has Major League Baseball's all-star game become the event that has left the Blue Jays behind?  —  And more importantly, did it really happen this quickly?  —  Yes, J.A. Happ is here with a Jays cap and the big …

How crazy would it be to consider trading Bryce Harper?  —  Bryce Harper ruled the All-Star Home Run Derby, but it has been an up-and-down year for Washington's slugging free-agent-to-be.  Given the Nationals' struggles, we asked our experts if the Nats should consider doing the unthinkable …

Cubs at the break: What's half full, what's half empty?  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs find themselves battling the Brewers in the National League Central for the second consecutive season.  Here are three seasons why their cup of optimism is half full, and three why it's half empty:

Jose Canseco signs contract with World Class Revolution Pro Wrestling  —  Jose Canseco, a former MLB All-Star and one of the faces of baseball's steroid era, will add another line to his controversial résumé — a stint with World Class Revolution Pro Wrestling.

Strasburg to start 1st game after All-Star break for Nats  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg will come off the disabled list and start for the Washington Nationals in their first game after the All-Star break.  —  Manager Dave Martinez says Tuesday the team also hopes to get back first …