Cubs have interest in ex-Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan  —  If they sign lefty, Sean Marshall could return to rotation  —  Blue Jays catcher Michael Barrett congratulates closer B.J. Ryan after they beat the Twins. in Minneapolis.  (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia / April 13, 2009)

Pena headed to All-Star Game, Derby  —  Rays first baseman replaces Boston's Pedroia on roster  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Carlos Pena is going to the All-Star Game after all and will also join the American League's contingent in Monday's State Farm Home Run Derby.

Who's in the Halladay spirit?  —  Teams must decide if Jays ace is worth it  —  Hall of Famer Jim Rice has an interesting view on the Roy Halladay situation.  While it's widely thought Halladay would put any contending team over the top, Rice said, “With all due respect to Roy Halladay …

Mets put on rare offensive show in 9-7 win vs. Reds  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sheffield had three RBIs and Daniel Murphy drove in two runs to key a rare robust offense, Mike Pelfrey pitched seven sharp innings and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-7 on Sunday.

Disco Denny  —  During last night's Boston Red Sox win over the Kansas City Royals, NESN commentators Don Orsillo and Dennis Eckersley recalled a story from Friday last night about Orsillo eating ice cream every night.  —  During that exchange, Orsillo said something about Eck being a Bee Gees fan …

Angels rock Sabathia, complete sweep of Yankees with 5-4 win  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Lackey pitched seven solid innings and the Los Angeles Angels knocked around CC Sabathia to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday.  —  GAME REPORT: Angels 5, Yankees 4

Late rally lifts World team to soggy Futures win  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — All-Star festivities at Busch Stadium began with a long rain delay and a late rally.  —  FANTASY WINDUP: Mauer's newfound power gets him into Derby  —  ALL-STAR GAME: Pedroia, Broxton out; Hoffman, Pena, Duke in

Astros option Paulino to Triple-A  —  Right-hander sent to work on controlling offspeed pitches  —  HOUSTON — The Astros optioned right-hander Felipe Paulino down to Triple-A Round Rock after Houston's 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.  —  Paulino allowed four runs over 2 1/3 innings of relief on Saturday.

WHITE SOX UNDONE THANKS TO CAREER DAY BY GOMEZ  —  The Sports Network  —  Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Carlos Gomez went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and knocked in a career-high five runs, as the Minnesota Twins cruised by the Chicago White Sox, 13-7, in the rubber match of a three-game set at the Metrodome.

A. Reyes optioned to Buffalo  —  For the second time this week, the Mets optioned infielder Argenis Reyes to Buffalo after today's game.  They did not announce a corresponding roster move, but it could be the promotion of newly signed Angel Berroa.  A former Yankee who was added only Saturday …

Apple Malfunctions at Citi Field  —  Just about everything has gone wrong this year, and now we can't even get the Citi Field apple to work.  Apparently the Mets offense has been so bad that it is actually rusty from lack of use.  After 8 consecutive games without a HR …

West sent down after another struggle  —  Marlins score only one vs. D-backs night after being blanked  —  PHOENIX — With rookie Sean West, the Marlins know they're going to endure some growing pains.  —  They did on Saturday night.  —  The 23-year-old West gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings …