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 …

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.

Nationals encounter risks, rewards of dealing with Scott Boras while working to sign Bryce Harper  —  Just how deeply is agent Scott Boras now embedded in the fabric of the Nationals, especially if as is expected, his client Bryce Harper signs with Washington by midnight on Monday night?

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 …

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 …

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 …

Floundering Mets have become baseball's worst franchise … Entertained the annual worst-movie-of-all-time debate with a friend the other day.  —  I said Godzilla is the worst because the plot is utterly ludicrous, the special effects are mediocre and Matthew Broderick, starring as Dr. Niko Tatopoulos …

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.

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.