Rumors keep flying, but Dye still on club  —  The White Sox chartered to New York on Monday evening with the team still intact, although that didn't stop rumors from flying before the Tuesday's 3 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline.  —  "Lots of back and forth [with other general managers] …

Mets nearing deal for Twins 2B Castillo  —  FOXSports.com, Updated 16 minutes ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The Mets are close to acquiring second baseman Luis Castillo from the Twins for two minor leaguers, according to major-league sources.  —  Castillo would replace Jose Valentin …

Hill looks good in rehab outing  —  Acta on hand as righty tosses three scoreless frames  —  NEW YORK — Nationals right-hander Shawn Hill had his first rehab start for Class A Potomac on Monday night, and he pitched three scoreless innings and gave up only three hits against Wilmington.

Deadline day: Pirates, Tigers discuss Wilson  —  Chacon, Torres, Marte also on trading block today  —  Jack Wilson never has played for a winner, much less a World Series contender.  —  That could change by sunset.  —  According to two team sources, the Pirates are discussing a deal …

Source says deal with KC not that close  —  Report indicating looming trade for Dotel may be premature  —  ATLANTA — While the Braves have made inquiries about Royals closer Octavio Dotel, an American League source said there is no validity to reports that have indicated the teams are close to finalizing a deal.

M's beat Angels, gain ground in AL West  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki has been waiting years for a series this big in Seattle.  It took him just three innings to have an impact.  —  Suzuki had three hits, Miguel Batista allowed four singles in seven innings and the Mariners beat …

Brewers jump into Gagne trade talks  —  Melvin still seeking relief for struggling bullpen  —  Despite the recent acquisition of reliever Scott Linebrink, Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin remains concerned enough about his overworked bullpen that he spoke Monday to the Texas Rangers about closer Eric Gagne.

Phillies acquire right-hander Lohse  —  Team bolsters rotation in exchange for prospect  —  PHILADELPHIA — Don't blame Kyle Lohse for experiencing deja vu, but this should feel familiar.  —  Almost a year ago to the day, Lohse was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds to aid their 2006 playoff push …

Mariners' Reitsma to have elbow surgery  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners reliever Chris Reitsma will have surgery on Thursday to relieve pain in his arthritic right pitching elbow.  —  Reitsma said he believed the procedure will end his season in July for the second consecutive year.

Sources: Dodgers eye A's Blanton but price steep … The Oakland Athletics engaged in serious negotiations with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday about pitcher Joe Blanton, a 26-year-old right-hander who would help fill in the injury-ravaged L.A. rotation if the deal is completed.

Cheer on Bonds while jury's out  —  A seeming tragedy hangs over the national pastime this summer as Barry Bonds approaches Hank Aaron's record of 755 lifetime home runs.  While the media have covered past record chases with much fanfare — Mark McGwire's pursuit of 62 home runs …