Red Sox silence Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The last time Daisuke Matsuzaka started at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, it marked the beginning of the end to his 2009 season.  After that game — in which he lasted just one inning, giving up five runs — the pitcher wouldn't start …

Sox have made pitch for Dunn - ball is in Rizzo's court  —  SEATTLE - When discussing the trade market on Monday, Ken Williams chose his words carefully, using phrases like, “We'll see how that develops,” and “... right now, I don't see anything materializing.”  —  It hasn't been from a lack of trying.

Contact Us  —  Registration … The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Pirates starter Paul Maholm, an industry source outside the team said this afternoon.  —  There has been no indication from the Pirates that Maholm or any player is on the trading block, though they have acknowledged that they will listen to offers.

Inge out 4-6 weeks with fracture in left hand  —  DETROIT — The Tigers' losing streak is up to a season-high six games after Monday's loss to the Rangers, but Brandon Inge's broken bone in his left hand was the bigger loss Monday night.  —  They've had their struggles off and on this season …

Lou Piniella, former Yankees manager and player, will retire as manager of Cubs at end of season  —  Lou Piniella is retiring as manager of the Chicago Cubs effective at the end of the season, the Daily News has learned.  —  The 67-year-old Piniella, who led the Cubs to NL Central division titles …

Trading's in the cards for Jays  —  With a throng of scouts watching the Jays in Kansas City, there's a good chance deals will be done

Braves built to last, Padres aren't  —  On a springtime glance at the schedule, the matchup didn't look like much: Padres at Braves, over three weeknights in the middle of July.  —  But look at them now.  —  Tonight, the teams with the two best records in the National League will meet at Turner Field.

Camacho Nachos (Dodger Stadium)  —  “Adding pinches of flavor to the usual stadium nachos, the Camacho Nachos are topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.  Choose chicken or carne asada.”  —  $8.50  —  Cleveland Pops Popcorn Triple Mix (Progressive Field)

Top 10 Most Marketable Major League Baseball Players  —  Survey concludes that Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer, and Stephen Strasburg are among baseball's most marketable players.  The survey included corporate brand managers, marketing and branding executives, agencies, and baseball media.

New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran vows to boycott Arizona All-Star game, if selected, over law  —  PHOENIX - As the Mets began their first series in Arizona since the state announced a controversial immigration law, Carlos Beltran voiced a strong objection to the policy …

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Curt Schilling and 38 Studios' throws its first pitch at Comic-Con  —  Even before Curt Schilling ended his major league career — one that included three World Series titles while with the Arizona Diamondbacks (2001) and the Boston Red Sox (2004 and 2007) — he began his next career, that of a video game developer.

Crowe's career-high 4 hits lead Indians past Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS—Trevor Crowe drove in two runs and had a career-high four hits, and the Cleveland Indians collected a season-high 20 hits in their fifth straight win, 10-4 over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.