Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Minnesota had a scout watching the Pirates yesterday in Phoenix, and the Twins are in search of a middle infielder. But the Twins also are reported to be in intense talks to acquire shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics. Boston, also looking for a middle infielder, was there, too.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
There has been no movement by either side in the stalled contract talks between the Pirates and infielders Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson. The non-waiver trading deadline is 4 p.m. Friday.
Pittsburgh Tribune Live
Dmitri Young (Nationals):
It looks like Dmitri Young's career, which reached such inspiring heights two years ago with the Nationals, has come to an end under upsetting circumstances.
Washington Times
Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young is out for the season because of a torn left quad.
Nationals Official Site
Daric Barton (Athletics):
Daric Barton had two hits on Sunday for the first time all year and finally appeared to show signs of coming out of his season-long slump. Now, the A's aren't sure when he's next going to play.
Athletics Official Site
Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
With Cecil holding Tampa Bay's bats at bay, Rolen dealt the decisive blow in the fourth inning. Second baseman Aaron Hill led off the inning with a single to right field, and designated hitter Adam Lind followed suit before Rolen fired a 1-2 pitch from Rays right-hander Jeff Niemann (9-5) over the wall in left-center field to open a 3-0 lead for the Jays.
Blue Jays Official Site
The Cincinnati Reds, meanwhile, doubt they can make their deal for 3B Scott Rolen. The two teams talked three weeks ago when the Reds wanted the Jays to pay half of Rolen's 2010 salary, but since then they have had a disastrous West Coast trip.
Toronto Sun
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
Max Scherzer turns 25 on Monday, when he will presumably receive several boxes of gifts to mark the occasion.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Jess Todd (Indians):
The Cleveland Indians acquired Minor League pitcher Jess Todd from the Cardinals on Sunday to complete the June 27 trade that sent infielder Mark DeRosa to St. Louis.
Indians Official Site
David Eckstein (Padres):
The Padres will get some good news this week when veteran second baseman David Eckstein (strained right hamstring) and veteran catcher Henry Blanco (also a strained right hamstring) come off the disabled list.
Padres Official Site
David Eckstein, who didn't return from the disabled list in Washington as hoped, will test his right hamstring Monday in Cincinnati.
“All I can say is that I'm close but I wasn't quite where I needed to be two days ago,” Eckstein said.
San Diego Union-Tribune
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies All-Star pitcher Jason Marquis' blistered right middle finger didn't affect him during a bullpen session on Sunday, which means he's a go for his start on Tuesday against the Mets at Citi Field.
Rockies Official Site
Sidney Ponson (Royals):
The lack of run support wasted a solid start from starter Sidney Ponson, who tossed six scoreless innings. Ponson worked out of trouble all day, and he paid a price when his pitch count of 102 forced him to take a seat after the sixth.
Royals Official Site
Hector Luna (Dodgers):
Assigned to Rookie-Level Arizona League Dodgers to begin rehab.
Cardoza Tucker (Free Agent):
The El Paso Diablos of the American Association released him.
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