Lowrie might be activated tomorrow  —  Jed Lowrie was expected in the Sox clubhouse here at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum shortly.  While he will not be activated in time for tonight's game, according to manager Terry Francona, he's expected to take a roster spot tomorrow or in time for the Seattle series.

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.

Dodgers place Manny on disabled list  —  LOS ANGELES — Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez was put on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday after an MRI revealed a strain in his right calf.  —  To take his place on the roster, the Dodgers activated catcher Brad Ausmus.

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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.

Nippert day-to-day after liner to head  —  DETROIT — Rangers pitcher Dustin Nippert is day-to-day after being hit on the right side of his head by a line drive that forced him to come out of Monday's game against the Tigers.  He was taken to Henry Ford Hospital for a CAT scan that came back negative.

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 …

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)

Yankees' Pettitte placed on DL with groin strain  —  The Sports Network  —  New York, NY (Sports Network) - The Yankees officially placed pitcher Andy Pettitte on the disabled list with a left groin strain, and the lefty will reportedly be sidelined for approximately a month.

Conte's products remain the word for Byrd  —  career year was rudely interrupted Sunday when twice he was plunked by pitches from Roy Halladay  —  . He gamely refrained from rubbing his thigh or shoulder, but afterward Byrd consulted with his trusted performance-improving supplement guru …

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