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.

Selig honored by anti-PED group  —  MLB Commissioner first recipient of Taylor's Award  —  NEW YORK — Commissioner Bud Selig was named the first recipient of Taylor's Award, presented by the Taylor Hooton Foundation to an individual who has made a major impact on efforts to educate …

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.

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?

Mets Lead the Majors in Declining Attendance  —  A year after moving into a sparkling new $800 million stadium, the Mets have the most home victories in the major leagues, but neither their stadium nor their record is translating into box-office success.  —  After 22 home games …

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.

Verlander, Cabrera help Tigers win series vs Yanks  —  DETROIT - On Monday, the Detroit Tigers pitching staff seemed to be on the verge of collapse.  —  Three days later, everything is fine.  —  Justin Verlander kept up a much-needed success streak for the Detroit rotation …

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).

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.

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 …

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.

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.