Notes: Teixeira watch continues  —  Rangers try to go about their business as trade winds swirl  —  KANSAS CITY — According to sources, the Rangers are talking to the Arizona Diamondbacks about first baseman Conor Jackson, outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and a pitching prospect for Mark Teixeira.

LA Minors hitting coach Robinson dies  —  Ex-big leaguer was in second year in Dodgers organization  —  DENVER — Bill Robinson, the Dodgers' Minor League hitting coordinator, died Sunday, the club announced.  He was 64, and cause of death was not known.  Memorial services are pending.

Hall of Fame welcomes two class acts  —  Ripken, Gwynn inducted into Cooperstown's hallowed walls  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. were enshrined on a hot and glorious Sunday afternoon before, by far, the largest crowd in the history of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum …

Mets blank Nats in rain-shortened game  —  NEW YORK (AP) — With the rain coming down steadily and no end in sight, John Maine knew he had to be efficient.  It's a good thing he was.  —  The Mets starter made quick work of Washington, allowing only a first-inning single in five innings …

D-backs looking to upgrade offense  —  FOXSports.com, Updated 48 minutes ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  *The Diamondbacks have shown "some" interest in Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to one industry source, but their offer is not as strong as those of the Braves and Angels, according to another.

Dye has tools Sox need  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Of all the rumored deals you've heard associated with the Red Sox at the upcoming trade deadline, the one that has fallen through — at least for the time being — is probably the one that might have helped the Sox most.

Rogers to DL with tender elbow, Tata to start Monday in Oakland  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kenny Rogers is back on the disabled list, this time because of a tender left elbow.  The Tigers are hopeful he'll only miss a couple of starts.  Jordan Tata has been called up from Triple-A Toledo …

Padres score 11 in 1st inning vs. Astros  —  HOUSTON (AP) — The San Diego Padres scored 11 runs in the first inning Sunday against Houston Astros starter Jason Jennings.  —  Mike Cameron and Adrian Gonzalez hit two-run homers and Brian Giles had a two-run double for the Padres …

Stats: Trade Arroyo, keep Dunn  —  So, you think straightening out the Reds is a daunting task?  Let's try the same method as the extreme makeovers you see on TV - by using the opinions of our three stat gurus to sort players into lists of whom to keep, whom to jettison and whom to target:

Mets and Devil Rays  —  Ryan McConnell of the New Jersey Star-Ledger posted a run-down of Mets' rumors, mostly old hat by now.  Items of note:  — The Mets are being asked too much for both Chad Cordero and Octavio Dotel, causing them to take another look at Eric Gagne.

Phils sweep Bucs for 1st time since '01  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jimmy Rollins had three hits and Kyle Kendrick tossed seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.  —  The Phillies, winners in eight of their last nine …

Chamberlain moved to AAA bullpen  —  The Yankees today took a significant step toward making Joba Chamberlain a part of their bullpen down the stretch when they took him out of the rotation at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  —  Chamberlain, who struck out 10 over five innings Wednesday …

Brett Butler recovering from mild stroke  —  MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Former major leaguer Brett Butler was recovering from a mild stroke Sunday, two days after he became ill.  —  Butler, who is managing the Mobile BayBears — the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks …

Teixeira's new Brave world?  —  Atlanta seems the front-runner to acquire Rangers' slugger, which would shore up its weakest position and mean another run at the playoffs.  —  On July 18, 1993, Atlanta General Manager John Schuerholz acquired San Diego's Fred McGriff, a power-hitting …