Rivera takes place in history with No. 500  —  Yankees' closer just second player to hit saves milestone  —  NEW YORK — Another save?  You'd have to excuse Mariano Rivera if that particular milestone didn't boost his excitement level — after all, he's been there and done that, now 500 times and still counting.

Perfect time for Cubs to waive bye-bye to Carlos Zambrano  —  Carlos Zambrano covers his face as he listens to pitching coach Larry Rothschild.  (Nam Y Huh, Associated Press / June 28, 2009)  —  As Lou Piniella was saying on Friday, enough's enough.  —  Get Carlos Zambrano out of here, even if the Cubs have to give him away.

Indians tradition: Summer garage sale  —  The Indians are becoming accomplished in maximizing the trade value of their assets during failed seasons.  That's the organizational upside and downside all in one unembraceable bottom line.  —  Better that lack of opportunity leaves Mark Shapiro less gifted in this means of roster building.

O's sign top '09 Draft pick Hobgood  —  Righty inks Minor League deal with $2.42 million bonus  —  BALTIMORE — Matt Hobgood's professional journey is ready to begin.  The Orioles signed Hobgood, their first-round selection in this year's First-Year Player Draft and the Gatorade National Baseball Player …

Quiet night for Manny with Inland Empire  —  Slugger goes 0-for-2, makes one putout in outfield  —  SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — While suspended Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez provided plenty of fireworks during his first game as an Inland Empire 66er, the sizzle in his bat was absent on Sunday.

Yankees say Jackson having a strong season, despite criticism to contrary  —  In an online chat this month, ESPN.com baseball analyst Keith Law was asked a question about New York Yankees first-round draft pick Slade Heathcott.  —  “He'll sign,” Law wrote.

Tigers place Robertson on 15-day DL  —  Club recalls Taiwanese left-hander Ni from Triple-A  —  HOUSTON — Taiwanese pitcher Fu-Te Ni is getting his shot in the big leagues.  Nate Robertson, meanwhile, is facing the likelihood of surgery, albeit a relatively minor one.

Game 74: Pre-Game Notes (Bleich Called Up, One More Start For Johnson)  —  5:15 PM — Jason Johnson quotes: “It was my first time being in front of a crowd in two months, and I had a little bit of nervous energy going on at the beginning of the game.  I think once I got through that first inning …

Bulletin: Mike Morse traded for outfielder Ryan Langerhans  —  Jack Zduriencik just announced that the Mariners have acquired outfielder Ryan Langerhans from the Nationals for Mike Morse.  Langerhans, a left-handed hitter, plays all three outfield positions as well as first base.

Brewers asked about DeRosa  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Assistant general manager Gord Ash confirmed Sunday that the Brewers had interest in Cleveland second baseman Mark DeRosa, who was traded to St. Louis in a move that should help the Cardinals greatly in the NL Central race.

Halos win wild one to complete sweep  —  Matthews' steal of home one of many game highlights  —  PHOENIX — The muscle-bound Angels?  Seeing is believing.  —  On a wild Sunday that brought a rousing end to Interleague Play, the Angels slugged it out with the Diamondbacks before prevailing …

With Harrison on DL, Texas eyes arms  —  General manager Daniels thinks starter market will be thin  —  ARLINGTON — Matt Harrison's arm problems could force the Rangers to make starting pitching a priority in any trade discussions they have with other teams.

Cook's gem gives Rox sweep of A's  —  Colorado earns fifth sweep of Tracy era  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — If anyone still wonders how much Aaron Cook means to the Rockies, consider what Troy Tulowitzki said after Cook smothered the A's on Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum.