Seven first-timers dot All-Star lineups  —  Red Sox place four AL starters; three Cubs to start for NL  —  The fans have voted.  And this year's All-Star starters, now set to represent the National and American Leagues in the annual Midsummer Classic at Yankee Stadium on July 15 …

Phillies, Lidge agree to extension  —  Three-year deal comes after brilliant start to 2008 season  —  PHILADELPHIA — Brad Lidge will be saving games in Philadelphia through at least the 2011 season, after the pitcher agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension.

Jon Heyman: Brewers take lead in Sabathia sweepstakes … The pennant-starved Milwaukee Brewers appear to be a clear favorite in the sweepstakes for star Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia, as talks between those two teams are gaining momentum today.  —  The Brewers, who have a deep reservoir …

Tampa Bay ready to make run at Fuentes  —  Brian Fuentes sat at his locker in the Rockies' clubhouse Saturday when his mugshot popped up during Fox's telecast of the Yankees-Red Sox game.  —  Both teams have a need and interest in acquiring the reliever.  But Tampa Bay is preparing …

Marlins call up top prospect Volstad  —  Righty to initially pitch out of 'pen, could join rotation soon  —  DENVER — The Marlins top prospect is now ready to join the big leagues.  —  Chris Volstad, the 16th overall pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft, had his contract selected …

Once again, fans to have the Final say  —  Vote for the last player on each roster at MLB.com  —  The Monster 2008 All-Star Game Final Vote is under way now until 5 p.m. ET on Thursday exclusively at MLB.com, offering a decidedly different theme than last year and with the 100 millionth all-time Final Vote about to be cast.

Volquez moves to 11-3 as Reds sweep Nats  —  CINCINNATI (AP)—At the end of a frustrating performance, Edinson Volquez looked up at the scoreboard, saw the news and started celebrating with teammates in the Cincinnati Reds dugout.  —  He was headed to Yankee Stadium.

For the Up-and-Down Mets, a Win Includes a Little of Both  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Mets have alternated losing and winning over their last eight games, giving up ground in the standings as quickly as they gained it back.  So in keeping with the dominant theme of the season, it was fitting that …

Change that Works  —  The Mariners defeated the Tigers Saturday night 3-2.  That win gives Seattle a 10-5 record under Jim Riggleman.  The offense was sputtering under John McLaren, but they appear to have come to life under the new manager.  —  Mariners Offense 2008McLarenRiggleman  —  Runs/Game