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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …