Matsuzaka sent for MRI on elbow  —  Daisuke Matsuzaka has not yet been placed on the disabled list.  But it sure sounds like he's headed in that direction.  —  The righthander was sent for an MRI today on his elbow.  —  “It has not been ready yet.  We don't really have much to discuss,” Terry Francona said a few minutes ago.

Twins legend, Hall of Famer Killebrew dies  —  A man who wielded significant power in Washington, D.C., in the 1950s and is generally recognized as the first player to admire the parabolic trajectories of self-launched baseballs has died.  Harmon Killebrew, slugger supreme …

Marlins-Mets rained out  —  NEW YORK—The game between the Florida Marlins and New York Mets scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain about two hours before it was set to begin.  —  Rain has been falling in the New York area for several days, and the teams played through …

Purchase Of Astros By Crane Will Rely Heavily On Debt  —  I have learned that the reported $680 million an investment group led by Jim Crane has offered to pay for the Houston Astros, lease to Minute Maid Park and a roughly one-third interest in a new regional sports network that will start next year …

Rafael Soriano can't rule out DL after Joe Girardi cuts bullpen session short due to elbow stiffness  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rafael Soriano was optimistic about his sore right elbow Monday afternoon, saying he felt good after playing catch before Sunday night's game.  Then he threw in the bullpen.

Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez searching for form vs. Giants  —  Ubaldo Jimenez looks to get back on track when the Rockies host the Giants this afternoon.  —  The would-be Rockies' ace enter today's game with an 0-3 record and a 6.67 ERA.  In his last start, he allowed five runs on three hits and walked six in an agonizing 3 2/3 innings.

Cubs demote Tyler Colvin  —  Chicago Cubs outfielder Tyler Colvin, who has struggled all season, was sent to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.  —  After a strong rookie season in 2010 in which he led all rookies with 20 home runs while playing all three outfield spots, Colvin is hitting just .113 with two home runs this season in 62 at-bats.

White Sox put Mark Teahen on DL  —  CHICAGO — The White Sox placed Mark Teahen on the 15-day disabled list, but the much-anticipated move to recall red-hot Dayan Viciedo from Triple-A Charlotte was not made.  —  Instead, the White Sox will replace Teahen on the roster with third baseman Dallas McPherson …

Ackley Coming Up “Soon” - Maybe Tomorrow  —  Yesterday, Jack Zduriencik went on KJR with Mitch Levy and said that Dustin Ackley would be up “sooner than later”.  Ackley then proceeded to hit a home run on the first pitch of the Rainiers game today and added a couple of singles as well …

Shoulder surgery sidelines Braden for season  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Dallas Braden is done for the season.  —  The Oakland Athletics announced that Braden is expected to miss the rest of the year.  The diagnosis came after Braden had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn capsule in his left throwing shoulder.

The Worst Pitching Performance Ever  —  The worst pitching performance in the history of baseball began innocently.  Vin Mazzaro entered the Kansas City-Cleveland game on Monday night in the top of the third inning, with his Royals losing 3-0.  He had to come into the game early …

Duffy to get Wednesday start against Texas  —  KANSAS CITY — Left-hander Danny Duffy is the latest addition to the Kansas City classroom for rookies.  Duffy will be promoted to the Royals' roster and make Wednesday night's start against the Texas Rangers.  —  It's learning at the highest level for the KC kids.

Melvin returns to D-backs in advisory role  —  PHOENIX — Bob Melvin is once again an Arizona Diamondback.  —  Melvin has agreed to return to the organization he once managed, this time as a special baseball advisor reporting to team president and CEO Derrick Hall.

Lewis' First Shutout Leads Rangers Past White Sox  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Colby Lewis pitched a five-hitter for his first career shutout and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Monday night.  —  Endy Chavez added three hits and scored twice for the Rangers, who have won four of their last five games.