Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
Needing a roster spot with shortstop Cesar Izturis expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday, the Orioles are exploring trades for infielder Oscar Salazar and outfielder Felix Pie, who have garnered interest from other teams.
Baltimore Sun
Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
It has been a remarkable run for Scott Rolen. Over the past month, the Blue Jays third baseman has pieced together one of the longest hitting streaks in team history, collecting at least one hit in 24 consecutive games.
Blue Jays Official Site
Edgar Renteria (Giants):
A significant number of Giants regulars have yet to find a sunlight stroke, including Nate Schierholtz (.218), Juan Uribe (.224), Edgar Renteria (.230) and Travis Ishikawa (.231).
Giants Official Site
Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Pittsburgh's early two-run advantage, which had been provided by Jack Wilson's two-run homer in the third, had been erased by the time the seventh rolled around
Pirates Official Site
Placido Polanco (Tigers):
Polanco drove in four runs on the night, his season high. It continues his trend of RBIs in bunches; he had driven in runs in just three of his previous 10 games, but all three were three-RBI efforts. This one happened to come on a day when Leyland talked to his players casually about getting the most out of their final games before the All-Star break.
Tigers Official Site
Kip Wells (Reds):
The Cincinnati Reds Signed him to a minor league deal and assisgned him to Triple-A Lousiville.
Cory Doyne (Nationals):
Triple-A Columbus activated him from the 7-day disabled list.
Scott Vander Weg (Fort Worth):
The Fort Worth Cats of the American Association signed him to a contract for 2009 season.
Alberto Castillo (Long Island):
The Long Island Ducks acquired infielder Alberto Castillo from the Newark Bears for a player to be named later on Monday.
Atlantic League Baseball
Chad Ehrnsberger and Kris Honel (Edmonton):
The Golden Baseball League announced today that the 2009 All-Star selections have been made and the teams are set for next week's clash to be held at Bruce Hurst Field in St. George, Utah on Tuesday, July 14th at 7 P.M. In addition to the game, there will be a Fan Fest with an autograph session at 5 P.M. and a Home Run Derby at 6 P.M.
Golden Baseball League Official Site
Clint Hurdle (Free Agent):
Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle will appear 20 more times on the MLB Network after his successful debut last month.
Denver Post
Jim Leyland (Tigers MGR):
Tuesday was Elvis Night at Comerica Park, and Tigers mascot Paws wore an Elvis Presley wig, black leather jacket and did some of the King's karate moves.
"I saw Elvis in 1956 at the Toledo Sports Arena," Tigers manager Jim Leyland. "Girls were up on people's shoulders. It was fun."
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