Before going any farther, Tampa Bay has to decide whether it is a Major League market  —  The Rays are neither wrong, nor unreasonable, about the attendance problems.  The question is whether this community is willing to invest more searching for a fix.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — For 20 years …

John Farrell goes lobstering  —  The former Red Sox skipper is happily pursuing his other passion, which he calls “a lifelong dream.”  —  SOMEWHERE IN IPSWICH BAY — His uniform is now orange-and-yellow-trimmed waders, blue rubber gloves, and Xtratuff fishing boots.

Illustrated voting guide to MLB All-Star Starters Election  —  Baseball has a new process for deciding who will start the All-Star Game on July 9 in Cleveland.  With the primary portion of the voting complete, we're down to three candidates per league at each position (with nine outfielders).

Mets' bats go cold as Wilmer Font gets lit up for five runs by the Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA - The Mets came out of the gates hungrier than when they ended the race.  New York fell 7-5 to the Phillies on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park for a second straight loss that slipped through the Mets' hands.

Marlins Open To Trading Starters  —  The rebuilding Marlins reportedly aren't inclined to trade any of their controllable starting pitchers, but that isn't necessarily the case, according to president of baseball operations Michael Hill (via Joe Frisaro of MLB.com).

Royals Designate Brad Boxberger, Reinstate Eric Skoglund  —  The Royals have designated reliever Brad Boxberger for assignment and reinstated left-hander Eric Skoglund from the restricted list, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.  —  Boxberger was one of the Royals' most notable pickups during …

Sacre Bleu!  Nats to wear 1969 Expos throwbacks on July 6  —  The Nationals will throw it back to 1969 and recognize their Canadian heritage when they host the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on July 6.  For the first time, Washington will wear Montreal Expos throwback uniforms …

Jake Lamb's return raises lineup questions for Diamondbacks  —  Manager Torey Lovullo's job is about to get even more complicated.  Jake Lamb has been activated for the Diamondbacks' matinee game against the LA Dodgers on Wednesday.  With his return finalized, the question looms: Whom will Lamb be replacing in the lineup?

Rookie Jays starter Thornton enjoying memorable run through baseball powerhouses  —  NEW YORK — Before Trent Thornton's rookie season included shut-down performances against the two most recent World Series champs, there was a rather rude introduction to life in The Show.  —  And it included death threats.

Bumgarner strikes out 11 in Giants' 4-2 win over Rockies  —  Madison Bumgarner struck out 11 batters in six innings and also drove in a run with an RBI single that helped lead the  —  San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the  —  Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.