Braves set to acquire Teixeira from Rangers  —  FOXSports.com, Updated 31 minutes ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The Braves are on the verge of acquiring Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira.  —  The deal is done, pending a review of the medical records of the players involved, according to major-league sources.

TEAM-PLAYER CASTRO ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESS  —  A few minutes after the skies opened and enough rain began to fall to halt play at Shea Stadium, Ramon Castro's cell phone was ringing.  Castro was in the clubhouse by then, removing his equipment and wondering who was on the other end of his phone in the middle of a game.

Contenders eye Reyes as lines remain open … ST. PETERSBURG - The Devil Rays may not be done overhauling their bullpen.  —  As they continued to pursue deals, including for another experienced reliever, before Tuesday's 4 p.m. nonwaiver trade deadline, there appears to be growing interest from other teams …

Trade deadline moves are possible for Tigers, but not likely  —  Needs: Relief, infielder  —  TOLEDO — Fernando Rodney sat in the Mud Hens clubhouse Sunday afternoon, enjoying rice and steak prepared with care by the sister of affable shortstop Ramon Santiago.  —  Rodney smiled.

Torre writes off Canseco on A-Rod  —  BALTIMORE - Jose Canseco may have some "other stuff" on Alex Rodriguez that he plans to use in his next book, but Joe Torre and Johnny Damon had some stuff of their own to offer yesterday when informed of Canseco's latest comments.

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.

A Giant problem  —  Hitting No. 756 outside S.F. will be disaster for Bonds  —  SAN FRANCISCO — A 3-and-0 pitch from Florida righthander Sergio Mitre told you everything you needed to know about how important it is for Barry Bonds to keep history contained to his one safe house, AT&T Park.

Staying put  —  Jason Isringhausen has told the Cardinals he isn't going anywhere.  —  The most prolific closer in team history informed general manager Walt Jocketty that he would not waive his no-trade privilege if the club tries to deal him before or after Tuesday's nonwaiver trade deadline.

Pirates' Nutting ranked among worst owners  —  TRIBUNE-REVIEW  —  PHILADELPHIA - Bob Nutting has only been on the job as the Pirates' principal owner since January.  But he already made one national baseball writer's list of the worst owners in baseball.  —  Jon Heyman, who writes …

Milledge out to prove everybody wrong  —  But he just has to play hard, keep his nose clean, says Wagner  —  Lastings Milledge is no stranger to the public eye.  He was called up to the Mets last year with the hype of a top, five-tool prospect, managed to irritate opponents …

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.