Top News:
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Mets may void K-Rod deal … The Mets are looking into the possibility of voiding closer Francisco Rodriguez's contract, SI.com has learned. If the team is successful in doing so, they could save at least $17 million, and potentially more. — They are looking into whether the contract …
Discussion:
FanGraphs Baseball, The Daily Stache, HardballTalk and Amazin' Avenue
RELATED:
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
ESPNNewYork.com — HOUSTON — New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb while allegedly striking the grandfather of his children last week at Citi Field, a team official said. — Rodriguez, who pitched Saturday with discomfort in his return …
Discussion:
Subway Squawkers, USA Today, NESN.com and MLB Rumors
Ken Belson / New York Times:
Rodriguez Tears Thumb Ligament; Mets Ponder His Contract — HOUSTON — The Mets came to Texas to escape. They had scored all of nine runs in a six-game homestand, had endured the humiliation of watching their top reliever marched in handcuffs into a Queens courthouse and had become irrelevant bystanders …
Discussion:
Faith and Fear in Flushing and Yahoo! Sports
Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Francisco Rodriguez Has Torn Thumb Ligament — According to the Mets, they are ‘exploring all of their options’ regarding Francisco Rodriguez. — I would assume that means they are exploring voiding his contract, but like I said earlier, they have a tall mountain to climb in order to get that done.
Discussion:
Mets Today
Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Red Sox, Coyle Agree On $1.3 Million — The Red Sox have agreed to terms with third-round pick Sean Coyle for $1.3 million. That's more than $1 million above MLB's recommended bonus of $279,900 for the No. 110 slot, and could be the first over several seven-figure deals for Boston today.
Discussion:
Boston Globe and NESN.com
RELATED:
Alex Speier / Full Count:
Red Sox reach agreement with Ranaudo
Discussion:
Over the Monster and NESN.com
Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Red Sox Sign Cecchini For $1.31 Million
Discussion:
Boston Globe and NESN.com
Tim Britton / MLB.com:
A-Rod day-to-day with tight left calf — NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez left Monday's 3-1 loss to the Tigers before the fifth inning with tightness in his left calf. — No tests on the calf are scheduled, and Rodriguez is listed as day-to-day. — Manager Joe Girardi said Rodriguez approached …
Discussion:
It's About The Money
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Scherzer dominates Yankees as Tigers hold on for 3-1 win — NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer (FSY) pitched two-hit ball for six shutout innings and shaky closer Jose Valverde (FSY) got Derek Jeter (FSY) to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded Monday night …
Discussion:
Bless You Boys
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Nationals To Sign Bryce Harper — For the second consecutive summer, the Nationals signed the first-overall pick to a record-setting deal. Last August, it was Stephen Strasburg, and tonight Bryce Harper made history. The 17-year-old gets a major league deal that guarantees him $9.9MM over five years …
Discussion:
Nationals Journal, Federal Baseball and NESN.com
RELATED:
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Red Sox hope Pedroia's return fuels rally — Back from left foot injury, second baseman set to add spark — BOSTON — There will be a surge of energy that permeates Fenway Park for Tuesday night's game against the Angels. It will be felt when second baseman Dustin Pedroia takes his position at Fenway Park around 7:10 p.m. ET.
Discussion:
Surviving Grady
MLB.com:
Cardinals agree to terms with No. 1 pick Zack Cox — Team also agrees at deadline with 2nd-round pick RHP Jordan Swagerty — St. Louis Cardinals Vice President/General Manager John Mozeliak announced late this evening that third baseman Zack Cox, the Cardinals first-round pick …
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
RELATED:
Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Craig makes first start at third base
Discussion:
ESPN, MLB Rumors and Fanhouse MLB Blog
Associated Press:
Rays score 4 in 8th to beat Lee, Rangers 6-4 — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Carlos Pena hit a tiebreaking single during a four-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat Cliff Lee and the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Monday night in a potential playoff preview.
Discussion:
DRaysBay and Yahoo! Sports
James Hall / MLB.com:
Jays look to lock down picks before deadline — TORONTO — With Monday's 11:59 p.m. ET signing deadline nearing, the Blue Jays have managed to ink 27 of their 56 selections from the 2010 First-Year Player Draft in June. — That being said, the club has yet lock down two of its most prominent picks …
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Orioles beat Mariners 5-4 in 11 innings — BALTIMORE—Nick Markakis led off the 11th inning with a double and scored on a two-out bunt by Adam Jones, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 5-4 comeback win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. — The victory improved Baltimore's record under Buck Showalter to 10-4.
Discussion:
Camden Chat
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Pirates sign No. 2 overall pick Taillon — Club also agrees to terms with second-round pick Allie — PITTSBURGH — Vowing beforehand to allocate significant financial resources in order to secure premier talent from the First-Year Player Draft, the Pirates spent an unprecedented amount …
Discussion:
Fanhouse MLB Blog
