Game 77: Mariners at Yankees (updated with Hinske audio)  —  YANKEES (44-32)  —  Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (7-3, 4.38).  —  MARINERS (39-37)  —  Suzuki RF  —  Branyan 1B  —  Lopez 2B  —  Griffey DH  —  Gutiuerrez CF  —  Balentien LF  —  Woodward 3B  —  Johnson CF  —  Cedeno SS

Hours remain to make ASG vote count  —  Fans have until 11:59 p.m. ET tonight to pick their favorites  —  At this time last year, fans were pushing Ryan Braun from fourth place to first among National League outfielders in the final week of All-Star voting.  —  We can't wait to see what you are up to this time.

The 39 strikeouts: Dodgers take series from Rockies with 1-0 finale victory  —  After striking out 17 Colorado Rockies in 13 innings Monday and 12 in nine innings Tuesday, Dodger pitchers wrapped up an almost dominating performance against their Rocky Mountain rivals, fanning 10 in a 1-0 victory today at Dodger Stadium.

Angels run into trouble  —  Rangers cut AL West lead to a half-game on Hank Blalock's walk-off homer, his second of the game.  —  Maybe it was the oppressive 98-degree heat in the Ballpark at Arlington, but the Angels seemed dazed and disoriented for much of Wednesday evening …

Franco: ‘No leadership there’  —  (UPDATED) MILWAUKEE — Longtime Mets closer John Franco blasted his struggling former team in a radio interview this week, saying there is no leadership in the clubhouse and “too much individuality.”  —  Franco, who became the Mets' all-time saves leader during …

Indians Prospect Faked Age, Identity  —  Major League Baseball has caught another high-profile prospect from the Dominican Republic misrepresenting his age and identity.  —  MLB's latest catch is Indians shortstop Jose Osoria, who signed for $575,000 last year on July 2.

Choosing when to rest A-Rod a puzzle  —  New York (45-32) vs. Seattle (39-38), 7:05 p.m. ET  —  NEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi knows he eventually needs to rest Alex Rodriguez.  He has seen firsthand what happens when Rodriguez plays too often while recovering from right hip surgery …

On Mullin, Bad Words and Hypocrites  —  It seems like a natural fit: Chris Mullin, New York guy and deposed general manager of the Warriors, going back to his home town for a job in the Knicks' front office.  I just wonder if Mullin, having taken a hard look at the scene, wants to make that move.

Source: Cubs deal for Rockies' Baker  —  The Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker  —  from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source close to the club.  —  It is unclear who the Rockies will receive in return for Baker or the Cubs' plans for him.  —  Baker, an infielder …

Dodgers make flurry of roster moves  —  Stults, Ellis, Jones optioned with Manny's return on horizon  —  LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers made a handful of personnel moves Wednesday, in part to prepare the roster for the Friday return of suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez.

Men's Health says we're in failing health (as a sports city)  —  And you thought only our schools were failing.  —  This is paraphrased from a press release: … Well, OK then.  —  Anyway, who's No. 1?  —  Arlington, TX.  It got an A+.  So did Aurora, CO (2) and Colorado Springs, CO (3).

Braves 11, Phillies 1  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Jair Jurrjens allowed his first hit with two outs in the seventh inning on a night the Atlanta Braves finally gave him some run support, beating the reeling Philadelphia Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday.  —  Jurrjens (6-6) began the night …

Bonifacio often confounding, but he can be electrifying  —  Well, it was all on display in the opening three innings Wednesday, good and bad, pro and con, the reason the Marlins should end this Emilio Bonifacio experiment right now and the proof they should keep the laboratory open for him all season.

Pirates sign third round selection Evan Chambers, 13th round selection John Gourley and 18th round selection Ryan Beckman  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates today agreed to terms with outfielder Evan Chambers, the club's third round selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.

White Sox 6, Indians 2  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Jose Contreras got a rare road win as the right-hander, shipped to the minors earlier this season, pitched eight superb innings and the Chicago White Sox won their fifth straight, 6-2 over the lifeless Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.

Braves' Kelly Johnson reacts to benching  —  What's good for Martin Prado is not so good for Kelly Johnson, after manager Bobby Cox said Tuesday night that it was time to give Prado a shot at the everyday second base job.  —  But the numbers stacked up against Johnson …

Phil Hughes Time Has Come  —  Some thoughts on Phil Hughes, working out of the bullpen, via Peter Abraham today - … Here's some up-to-date stats for you...  Phil Hughes, in his big league career, as a starting pitcher:  —  28 Games, 621 Batters Faced, an Opp BA/OBA/SLG line of .265/.341/.436, and a SO/BB Ratio of 1.90

Red Sox stage own comeback, beat O's in 11 innings  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — One day after being victimized by the greatest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, the Boston Red Sox staged an improbable rally of their own.  —  The Red Sox used a four-run ninth inning to pull even …