Sox fired two in steroids case  —  MLB started inquiry last fall after one Fenway guard named another as his steroids supplier; no players implicated  —  Left: Nicholas Alex Cyr was fired from his job as a security employee for the Boston Red Sox.  Right: A photo of Jared Remy, posted on his girlfriend's Facebook page.

Melvin Mora, of Baltimore Orioles, rips manager Dave Trembley after another benching  —  BALTIMORE — Disgruntled third baseman Melvin Mora lashed out at Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley on Sunday after being benched for the third time in four games.  —  “I don't appreciate the disrespect …

Royals' overcome Shields' bid for no-hitter in late win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — John Buck (FSY) ended James Shields' bid for a no-hitter with a leadoff single in the eighth inning, Mitch Maier (FSY) drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Sunday.

Jake Peavy throws pain-free bullpen session for White Sox  —  Newly acquired Jake Peavy threw a light bullpen session Sunday morning and reported there “was no pain in my ankle.”  —  Peavy said he threw all his pitches before the White Sox met the Yankees in the finale of a four-game series.

At end of day, no Halladay  —  Teams not willing to meet Jays' price  —  Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi was still recovering from the 300 text messages, 150 e-mails, countless telephone calls, and erroneous media reports, but he was most disappointed that one of the 10 teams …

Dirty D-Backs ought to come clean  —  To all dirty Diamondbacks who hoisted the World Series trophy in 2001:  —  Raise your black flag.  Step forward and own your mistake together.  Say you're sorry before the list gets you.  —  Such a gesture will bring instant forgiveness, maybe even a surprise round of applause.

Webb to undergo surgery Monday  —  ASHLAND — Arizona ace Brandon Webb's season is officially over.  —  The right-hander will be undergoing surgery on Monday in Arlington, Texas to resolve problems with his right shoulder.  Specialist Dr. Keith Meister, the Rangers' team physician …

Movers & Losers: For Pirates and Indians, trade-deadline scorecard a disgrace  —  Say this for the Yankees and Mets: They went into the baseball trading deadline with low expectations and met them.  —  Privately, the Yankees were astounded at the seemingly underwhelming return Seattle GM Jack Zduriencik got …

Royals DFA Sidney Ponson  —  Like so many before them, the Royals have designated starter Sidney Ponson for assignment, says Bob Dutton at the Kansas City Star via Twitter.  He'll make room for the incoming Kyle Davies.  Sir Sid put up a sparkling 7.36 ERA and 32/25 K/BB ratio in 58.2 innings for the Royals this season.

Rust Belt Teams Rusted Out?  —  Contrary to popular opinion, the Pirates have not been rebuilding forever.  It just seems that way.  Since Sid Bream beat Barry Bonds' throw home to rally the Braves to a 3-2 victory in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game Seven of the 1992 National League …