Rangers Get Lee; Yanks Feel Used  —  The Yankees know how the game works.  General Manager Brian Cashman — echoing the sage of the organization, Yogi Berra — often says a deal is never final until it is final.  After all, George Steinbrenner once signed David Wells over Christmas Eve cheeseburgers …

Ellsbury tells his side of ribcage story  —  In an extensive conversation with local reporters in the Rogers Centre dugout, a conversation aided by several pages of notes, Jacoby Ellsbury laid out his version of the events that have led to him spending the bulk of the season on the disabled list with broken ribs.

Orioles option 3B Josh Bell to Triple-A Norfolk, recall RHP Chris Tillman from Tides  —  The Orioles have announced that they optioned 3B JOSH BELL to Triple-A Norfolk following last night's game, and today recalled RHP CHRIS TILLMAN from Norfolk.  Tillman will start tonight's game at Texas.

Brewers GM disputes ‘seller’ label  —  MILWAUKEE — As the rumors began to fly and the Brewers prepared to move on from their dismal four-game series against the Giants, general manager Doug Melvin insisted he is not going to hang a “for sale” sign outside Miller Park.

Dead arm hampering Mets' Mike Pelfrey  —  NEW YORK — Some game soon — Mike Pelfrey does not know when — his pitches will miss bats again, and the radar-gun readings will ascend.  The energy will return to his right arm, and it will no longer feel, in his words, “a little tired.”

MLB.com is the place for all things Futures  —  ANAHEIM — Can't make it to Angel Stadium on Sunday for the 12th annual XM All-Star Futures Game?  Don't worry, MLB.com has you covered.  —  The game can be seen live at 6 p.m. ET on MLB.TV, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD and followed live on MLB.com's Gameday.

Ronald Belisario undergoing substance-abuse treatment, source says  —  The reliever left the team earlier this week and was placed on the restricted list.  Dodgers officials have not given a reason for his absence.  —  Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario has been placed on the restricted list …

Pirates Notebook: Karstens has exercise mishap  —  MILWAUKEE — If Jeff Karstens uses his head tonight to pitch his way past the Milwaukee Brewers, he will consider himself fortunate.  —  Karstens sustained a significant gash on the top of his head after a weightlifting accident in Houston Thursday …

Hindsights Vol. 1: The Cliffly Edition  —  Genius trade.  And believe me, I was all ready to hate it.  But I have to agree with what Jason Parks sent in a text to me last night: “smart and ballsy...I like it.”  —  Who knows whether or not Cliffly will lead the Rangers to the AL West pennant and beyond …

Cards look to add to clubhouse mix  —  • The Cardinals' search for help before the deadline likely includes a starting pitcher and a middle infielder.  —  It will also take into account the impact a new player will have on a clubhouse perceived as professional but quiet, according to general manager John Mozeliak.

Hanley confirms participation in Derby  —  Shortstop does not believe event will mess up his swing  —  PHOENIX — Swinging for the fences won't mess up Hanley Ramirez.  —  2010 All-Stars  —  C: J. Mauer, MIN  —  C: Y. Molina, STL  —  Interactive Roster

Oswalt in trade spotlight  —  If Roy Oswalt gets traded, it surely won't be to the Texas Rangers, who last month made public their interest in the Astros ace but on Friday bolstered their rotation by acquiring lefthander Cliff Lee from the Seattle Mariners.  —  “That's a good pickup for them,” Oswalt said of the Rangers' move.