Sources: Mariners nixed three-way Felix Hernandez trade sending Padres slugger Adrian Gonzalez to Seattle  —  Lots of stuff has been leaking out in recent days about discussions between the Mariners and Boston Red Sox about a potential Felix Hernandez trade.

Edinson Volquez, Cincinnati Reds pitcher, has Tommy John surgery  —  CINCINNATI — Reds right-hander Edinson Volquez is expected to miss the rest of this season and the first half of next year, too, after having reconstructive elbow surgery Monday, another major setback for fading Cincinnati.

Houston Astros' Roy Oswalt still hurting, will miss next start  —  HOUSTON — Astros ace Roy Oswalt will skip his next scheduled start because he still felt pain in his lower back after a bullpen session Monday.  —  Forced to leave his previous outing because of an irritated disk …

A's score three in ninth to stun Rangers  —  OAKLAND (AP) — Pinch hitter Rajai Davis tripled down the right field line to drive in two runs and lift the Oakland Athletics to a 3-2 victory against the Texas Rangers on Monday night.  —  C.J. Wilson (4-5) blew his third save in 16 chances …

Thomas, Tigers beat O's with ninth-inning homer  —  DETROIT (AP) — For 15 minutes Monday, the Baltimore Orioles made Justin Verlander (FSY) look like one of baseball's worst pitchers.  —  It didn't last.  —  The Detroit ace allowed five runs before getting his second out …

Cubs win, lead Cards by percentage point in NL Central  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — If not for a rookie pitcher, the Chicago Cubs wouldn't be where they are today: First place by a percentage point.  —  Rookie right-hander Randy Wells (FSY) took a shutout into the eighth inning Monday night …

Waiver-wire trade bait, deadline winners and losers and more notes … Several baseball executives are calling this the “softest deadline ever” because they anticipate many more players than ever going unclaimed on waivers and thus remaining eligible to be dealt.

Waiver-wire trade bait, deadline winners and losers and more (cont.)  —  Around the majors  —  • The Phillies' deal for Lee more than anything is what killed the chances for a Halladay trade.  That was the best match for the Jays.  Once that happened, it now appears that the chances for a deal decreased dramatically.

Can't Beat the Good Teams?  No Sweat  —  A common criticism of the New York Yankees this year is that they play poorly against good teams.  After losing three of four games to the Chicago White Sox, the Yankees are 24-29 against teams that are currently .500 or better.

Nats to remain active past Deadline  —  Interim GM Rizzo: ‘We know the targets we have to fill’  —  PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH — Before the Trade Deadline passed on Friday, the Nationals were able to acquire center fielder Nyjer Morgan and left-hander Sean Burnett from the Pirates …

Chad Billingsley, Matt Kemp spark Dodgers' romp  —  Center fielder has three-run homer and two-run single.  Starter leaves after five innings because of a cramp.  —  Reporting from Atlanta — From the view behind the catcher's mask, Chad Billingsley looked like an All-Star again.

Power ball gives Halos series sweep  —  Morales launches two three-run blasts; Weaver strikes out 11  —  MINNEAPOLIS — There was power pitching for a change to go with all the offensive thunder, and the combination had Angels manager Mike Scioscia beaming as he said his farewells on Sunday …