Experts: Bonds as the new HR king  —  Barry Bonds is the new home run king, having passed Hank Aaron on the all-time list.  But with allegations of performance-enhancing drug use swirling around the controversial slugger, how should we view Bonds' accomplishment?

Braves solve nemesis Perez, top Mets 7-3  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves finally figured out Oliver Perez.  —  Beaten three times by Perez — the only games they have lost to New York this season — the Braves got some revenge Tuesday night, ripping the left-hander for two home runs and 10 hits in a 7-3 victory over the Mets.

Wily Mo has cleared waivers  —  According to a Major League source, Wily Mo Pena has cleared waivers, allowing the Red Sox to trade him up until the Aug. 31 waiver trade deadline.  —  Just in case you were wondering, this has no bearing on the ability of the Red Sox to send Pena to the minors.

Marlins Willing To Listen On Miguel Olivo  —  For what it's worth, the Marlins will apparently listen to offers for catcher Miguel Olivo.  Olivo makes $2MM this year, and that will increase through arbitration next year.  If the Fish can't trade him, they might nontender him.  —  Olivo, 29, is allergic to walks.

The NL MVP Race  —  Who is the most valuable player in the National League?  If you can answer that definitively, drop me a line, because I can't make that call right now.  The race is a jumbled mess, with few players having dominant seasons on either side of the ball …

VandenHurk has forgettable outing  —  PHILADELPHIA — Hanley Ramirez lined the first pitch of the game into the left-field bleachers.  The Marlins loaded the bases in each of the first two innings.  —  On a steamy, 90-degree night, it almost looked like a mirage.

Diamondbacks Sign Byrnes To Extension  —  According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have reached an accord with outfielder Eric Byrnes in the $30MM over three years.  Piecoro believes that the fallout of the deal will be a trade of right fielder Carlos Quentin.

Backman resigns as South Coast League manager after brief, stormy tenure  —  ALBANY, Ga. (AP) — Wally Backman joined the independent South Coast League hoping to show he deserved another chance to manage in the big leagues.  He didn't make it through the season.

Clemens backs A-Rod, gets ejected  —  TORONTO (AP) — Alex Rodriguez got hit, and Roger Clemens made sure it didn't go unanswered.  —  Rodriguez was hit by a pitch from Toronto's Josh Towers in the third inning Tuesday night, leading to both benches and bullpens emptying onto the field twice.

Yankees call up Chamberlain, activate Giambi from disabled list  —  TORONTO (AP) — Joba Chamberlain joined the New York Yankees' bullpen on Tuesday, adding a hard-throwing pitcher to a bullpen that has struggled.  —  The 21-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, was taken by the Yankees …

Raburn, Tigers keep Rays reeling on road  —  DETROIT (AP) — Rookie Ryan Raburn had two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run in a three-run eighth to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 9-6 Tuesday night.  —  Detroit led 6-1 after six innings, but Jonny Gomes tripled and scored …

Marlins take part in fund-raiser cook-off  —  Uggla among players at event at Benihana's restaurant  —  MIRAMAR, Fla. — The Marlins teamed up with Benihana's restaurant to host the Benihana Celebrity Cook-Off on Sunday.  —  Several Marlins players, including Dan Uggla …

Chat with Hall of Famer Joe Morgan  —  Welcome to The Show!  On Tuesday, Hall of Famer and ESPN baseball analyst Joe Morgan will drop by to take your questions!  —  An analyst for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball, Morgan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.

Cleveland Indians call up infielder Cabrera  —  The Indians have designated reserve infielder Mike Rouse for assignment and recalled shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera from Class AAA Buffalo.  —  Cabrera will be in uniform tonight for the start of a three-game series in Chicago against the White Sox.

Cubs recall right-handed pitcher Sean Gallagher  —  Cubs option left-handed pitcher Will Ohman to Triple-A Iowa  —  HOUSTON — The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Sean Gallagher from Triple-A Iowa.  In a corresponding roster move, left-handed pitcher Will Ohman was optioned to Iowa.

Monkey business hurts Sox  —  Fielding lapses and ejection prove costly  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — His first night in the big leagues, and Brandon Moss could have written a book.  The rookie outfielder could not, however, pen a Hollywood ending to one of the most unexpected debuts any Red Sox rookie …