Quotes: Jeff Francoeur's Best Years Ahead of Him  —  Prior to today's game, Jeff Francoeur told reporters he hopes he can help out, and once guys like Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado get back, ‘hopefully we can make a run.’  —  He said, “If you look at it, 6.5 games is not that tough …

Mets sign Angel Berroa  —  The Mets have signed infielder Angel Berroa and assigned him to Buffalo.  —  Lefthander Arturo Lopez has been placed on the temporary inactive list.  —  Berroa hit .136 (3-for-22) with a double and one RBI in 21 games with the Yankees this season.

Gimme a U!  A Knee!  An S!  A Key!  —  So here's the deal: I had absolutely no intention of writing about the Kansas City Royals this weekend.  None.  I'm pretty sure everyone who would care knows exactly where I stand on the Royals.  —  They're in a death spiral.

Chamberlain frustrated and embarrassed  —  According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Joba Chamberlain's 10 decisions (7-3) through his first 29 career starts are the fewest in Major League history.  I'm not sure how to interpret that.  But there you go.  —  As to what counts, Joba has one victory since June 1 and a 5.05 ERA.

Braves' Gonzalez has elbow checked in Atlanta  —  Denver — Braves reliever Mike Gonzalez was diagnosed with tendinitis in his surgically repaired pitching elbow on Saturday after returning to Atlanta to have it examined.  —  Braves general manager Frank Wren said Gonzalez …

PAVANO GOES EIGHT STRONG AS INDIANS EDGE TIGERS  —  The Sports Network  —  Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Carl Pavano worked eight solid innings and Cleveland took a 5-4 decision from Detroit in the second of a three-game weekend set between AL Central foes.

Dodgers' Broxton (toe) might skip All-Star game  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton likely will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot.  —  Dodgers manager Joe Torre says they noticed Broxton limping after giving up two runs …

Yanks' pitching pounded, lose to Anaheim  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Napoli hit a go-ahead two-run double off David Robertson during a seven-run fifth inning and added a solo homer in the seventh, leading the Los Angeles Angels to their second straight comeback victory over the Yankees, 14-8 on Saturday.

Scouting the Futures Game  —  A look at 16 of the game's best prospects who'll be playing St. Louis  —  STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME Become an Insider Today  —  This year's Futures Game returns to the pre-2008 format, where there's at least an attempt to get the best prospects in the minors together in one stadium for a showcase game.

NATIONALS POUND OUT 21 HITS TO ROUT ASTROS IN HOUSTON  —  The Sports Network  —  Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Josh Willingham hit two home runs, doubled and drove in four as the Nationals achieved season-bests in runs and hits en route to a 13-2 drubbing of the Astros at Minute Maid Park.

A most unlikely no-hitter  —  (07-10) 23:21 PDT — As long as bats and balls connect on warm summer evenings, baseball never will cease to amaze.  —  The Giants' 33-year no-hitter drought ended at China Basin on Friday night, and the pitcher who threw the nine innings of brilliance …

Lilly earns 100th win, leads Cubs over Cardinals  —  Ted Lilly allowed four hits and a run in eight strong innings to earn his 100th career victory as the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Saturday.  —  Lilly (9-6), the Cubs' lone selection to the All-Star game, walked one and struck …

Hanson sent down to get start during ASG break  —  DENVER (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have sent undefeated rookie Tommy Hanson to Class-A Myrtle Beach and called up right-hander Luis Valdez from Triple-A Gwinnett.  —  The Braves said the move was made to add bullpen depth for their weekend series …