VALENTINO PASCUCCI SIGNED BY NEW YORK METS ORGANIZATION  —  Camden's Designated Hitter to Report to New York's AAA Affiliate  —  The Camden Riversharks announced today that designated hitter, Valentino Pascucci has signed a contract with the New York Mets organization.

Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg no-hits Class AAA Norfolk Tides over six innings  —  SYRACUSE, N.Y. — There is no higher class of minor leagues left for Stephen Strasburg, so what happens now?  Let him face robots in the bullpen?  Make him throw left-handed?

Bud Selig ignores demands to move 2011 All-Star Game  —  NEW YORK — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is ignoring calls to move next year's All-Star Game from Phoenix because of Arizona's new immigration law.  —  Asked about such demands at a news conference Thursday following an owners meeting …

Royals Fire Trey Hillman  —  The Royals fired manager Trey Hillman, according to Yahoo's Jeff Passan (via Twitter).  Former Brewers manager Ned Yost will take over the club.  The 12-23 Royals already trail the first place Twins by 10.5 games in the AL Central.

Greinke gets first win as Royals top Indians 6-4  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke (FSY) received rare run support for his first win in eight starts and the Kansas City Royals ended a seven-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday.

Phillies Accused of Using Illegal Methods to Steal Signs  —  The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the best teams in baseball over the last two seasons, capturing two straight National League pennants and the 2008 World Series.  Now, they are dealing with accusations that they are …

Latos throws 1-hitter as Padres blank Giants 1-0  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mat Latos knows he might have pitched a perfect game if he only could have blocked Eli Whiteside 's comebacker.  —  The 22-year-old righty replayed that one a few times in his head afterward, and how could he not?

Johan on hill as Mets open trip … The New York Mets haven't won a series on the road since a visit to Miami last season.  Having Johan Santana on the mound could help them get off to a strong start on their eight-game trip.  —  Santana looks for another solid outing against Florida …

Bradley making progress  —  BALTIMORE — Left fielder Milton Bradley could rejoin the team at some point during the Mariners' next homestand, manager Don Wakamatsu said on Wednesday.  —  Bradley has been on the restricted list since May 5 with stress-related issues.  —  “I think everything is going well,” Wakamatsu said.

Sanchez: Venezuela next target for clean-up  —  MLB pushing for guidelines to be followed in Latin America  —  The effort to clean up baseball throughout Latin America has reached Venezuela.  —  On Wednesday, representatives from Major League Baseball and scouts from all 30 clubs who operate …

Clubhouse notes: Cruz back, catcher talk  —  ARLINGTON — Nelson Cruz proclaimed himself healthy and ready to return to the lineup as he spoke to reporters before Thursday's game.  He played in two full games for Triple-A Oklahoma City this week and his hamstring feels good.

Scripting Griffey's final chapter  —  Mariners' dilemma is figuring out the right thing to do with the aging, unproductive icon  —  His average hovers around the Mendoza Line (.200).  His slugging percentage (.225) looks way too much like his area code (206).  —  He's been outhomered by Yovani Gallardo (1-0).

Dale Scott's Questionable Calls Stand in the Way of Red Sox Comeback Versus Blue Jays  —  In his first start since April 25, Tim Wakefield gave the Red Sox a chance to win with seven effective innings.  In the bottom of the ninth, the umpires may have taken that chance away.

As the (Aaron) Crow Flies  —  While perusing the Royals' organizational chart the other day, I realized that it's been quite some time since I've heard anything about Aaron Crow.  The right-hander, you'll recall, was the ninth overall pick by the Washington Nationals during the 2008 draft.