Brewers add a bat, deal for Giants 2B Durham  —  The busy Brewers added another piece to their team before the July 31 deadline.  —  On Sunday, Milwaukee acquired second baseman Ray Durham from San Francisco, ESPN has learned.  It is unknown what San Francisco received in return for Durham.

Rockies free Nix to play in Olympics  —  Infielder designated; must be in Minors to qualify for Games  —  DENVER — The country, or at least its baseball team, needs infielder Jayson Nix more than the Rockies.  —  The Rockies designated Nix for assignment Saturday after Team USA asked …

White Sox's Guillen rips Rangers' closer Wilson  —  egrant@dallasnews.com  —  MINNEAPOLIS - In what seems to be becoming an annual event, Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has a feud with a member of the Rangers.  It became official this weekend when Guillen teed off for a second …

On seventh day, O's, fans perplexed  —  It has become known as “the streak,” an important lowercase distinction so as not to confuse it with the one crafted by Baltimore sports icon Cal Ripken Jr. and revered by his fans.  —  This one wasn't built by a single man.

Astros GM aggressively seeking trades  —  Wade says club is specifically looking for relievers  —  HOUSTON — With the July 31 Trade Deadline fast approaching, Astros general manager Ed Wade said he has made his club's needs known to the rest of the league.

Phillies Notes: Myers says he's ready for Mets  —  MIAMI - Brett Myers, back in the Phillies' clubhouse after a three-week trip to the minor-league repair shop, is eager to get on the mound against the New York Mets this week.  —  “I can't think of a better team for me to come back against,” he said yesterday.

Game 98: Athletics at Yankees  —  YANKEES (52-45)  —  Andy Pettitte (10-7, 4.03) vs. the Oakland hitters.  —  Justin Duchscherer (10-5, 1.82) vs. the New York hitters.  —  Notes: Late report for the fellas today and the lineup was just posted.  The Yankees claimed yesterday that Posada bruised …

Braves must keep Teixeira  —  It's not going to happen.  Well, they sort of suggested as much on Saturday night at Turner Field.  That said, if Braves officials do trade Mark Teixeira before the July 31 deadline, they should apologize to everybody on their roster, and then they should give rebates …

Raissman: Manuel tops Randolph on field and TV for now  —  As the Mets have gone on their recent roll, comparisons between Jerry Manuel and Willie Randolph continue to be offered.  —  Mostly, they are confined to on-field managerial styles.  There is a personality difference - duh - as well.

More pit road drama from Patrick  —  LEXINGTON, Ohio — Danica Patrick's decision to confront Milka Duno about her driving Saturday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course led to an ugly exchange between the only two female drivers competing in today's IndyCar Series race.

Loewen to try new position  —  Faced with the prospect of more surgery, O's pitcher will try the field  —  No longer willing to go through another surgery and extended rehabilitation process on his left elbow, Orioles pitcher Adam Loewen will attempt to reinvent himself as a position player.