Sources: Cano pulls out of Home Run Derby  —  Robinson Cano won't have to worry about Home Run Derby hangover after all.  —  A source told the Daily News that the Yankees' All-Star second baseman has decided not to take part in the event next Monday.  —  The decision comes …

Peavy likely done for season with shoulder injury  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a detached muscle in the back of his right shoulder, an injury that will almost certainly end his season.

Home Games: Big League Players Who Still Live With Mother  —  Tyson Ross and Neil Walker Save on Rent; $400,000 a Year and Free Laundry  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—Tyson Ross ducked into the dugout for an interview and apologized.  The Oakland Athletics pitcher was late, he said, because he had to drop off his brother's lunch at school.

Ellsbury to Toronto, then Fort Myers  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Red Sox have finalized Jacoby Ellsbury's upcoming rehab schedule.  The center fielder, who has been working out at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Tempe, Ariz., for the last month, will work out under the supervision of the Red Sox this weekend in Toronto.

Backup plan falling apart  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Bill Lajoie, the veteran scout and former general manager of the Detroit Tigers, used to theorize that the player who replaces an injured starter has about a three-week shelf life before he turns into what he is — a backup.

Swish, Youk neck-and-neck; Votto in front  —  AL Final Vote a real horse race as balloting enters final day  —  Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher regained his lead over Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis by less than a percentage point on Wednesday, setting the stage for another suspenseful ending …

Washington Nationals beat San Diego Padres, 6-5, on Ryan Zimmerman's walk-off homer  —  Ian Desmond and Ryan Zimmerman share the left side of the Washington Nationals' infield, but they occupy separate spheres of a baseball career.  Ryan Zimmerman is a reigning all-star trying to prove he belongs in this year's showcase.

Astros Sign Dominican Outfielder Ovando  —  The Astros have completed one of the biggest deals yet since the international signing period opened on July 2, signing 16-year-old Dominican outfielder Ariel Ovando.  —  International sources outside of the organization said the bonus is around $2.6-$2.8 million …

Time for D-Backs to slow down and think  —  Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since Aug. 2005.  He appears weekly on MLB on FOX.  Follow him on Twitter.  —  Let me get this straight: The Diamondbacks just hired an interim general manager …

The Worst Relief Outings Since 2002  —  Ryan Franklin's outing last night was historically bad.  Given that the worst possible WPA for a pitcher in a single inning is -1.00, Franklin — with his -.99 WPA last night in Colorado — came dangerously close to setting a record that could never be broken.

Rays' Soriano replaces Rivera on All-Star roster … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay relief pitcher Rafael Soriano will replace New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera for the AL in the All-Star game.  —  Rivera pulled out of next week's game in Anaheim because of nagging injuries.

Rox mount furious charge in stunning win  —  Smith's walk-off caps club's largest ninth-inning rally  —  DENVER — Rockies players say that comebacks start with a string of good at-bats.  They require patience, durable defense through the end, savvy baserunning and steadfast pitching …

Wednesday pregame: Brunansky rejoins Twins as minor-league coach  —  TORONTO — A couple quick announcements from the Twins before heading down to the clubhouse for the lineups, etc.  —  * Tom Brunansky, a member of the Twins' 1987 World Series championship team, has rejoined the organization …

Bridging The Great Baseball Analysis Divide  —  Yesterday I wrote a personal reaction to Gary Cohen's misinterpretation — and somewhat haughty dismissal — of BABIP (batting average on balls in play) during two SNY telecasts this past weekend.  It was a fun piece to write and I think it generated …

Mets get the Wright feeling this year  —  The Mets aren't exactly what you'd call a “lucky” team.  In addition to dealing with injuries and late-season skids, there have been issues with players not addressing the media and just a general sense of discontinuity.  But this year is different.

UCLA's Goeddel Agrees To Terms With Mets  —  Baseball America has confirmed that UCLA righthander Erik Goeddel has agreed to terms with the Mets, who drafted him as a 24th-round pick.  MLB Trade Rumors reported the deal is believed to be worth just less than $500,000, but BA has yet to confirm the bonus.