Scott Kazmir has another bad minor league start, may be finished as an Angel  —  Struggling left-hander gives up six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings for Salt Lake, pushing his ERA with triple-A team to 17.02, and Angels may have to release him — and eat $14.5 million on his contract.

LaRoche out for season with torn labrum  —  WASHINGTON — Adam LaRoche resumed baseball activities this week after two weeks of completely shutting down.  Still in pain from a labrum tear in his left shoulder, LaRoche learned on Tuesday he will be shut down for the season after surgery Thursday.

Prince Fielder would consider Cubs in free agency  —  Despite a rivalry with the Cubs that has at times seemed personal, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder said Tuesday he hasn't ruled out the Cubs as a possible destination if he reaches free agency this fall.

Source: Red Sox plan to add Miller to rotation  —  A Major League source told the Globe tonight that the Red Sox are working on a plan to add Class AAA Pawtucket lefthander Andrew Miller to the rotation.  —  Miller has a clause in his minor-league contract that would allow …

Hanley sits out day game after night game  —  Star shortstop expected to play in twin-bill nightcap  —  PHILADELPHIA — On Wednesday morning, before Game 1 of a split doubleheader, Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was taking his regular round of batting practice.  The 27-year-old also fielded his share of grounders.

Phil Hughes could be pitching for New York Yankees by early July if rehab starts go smoothly  —  The injury-riddled Yankees' pitching staff could be getting a lift at the start of next month in the form of Phil Hughes.  —  Hughes, out since April 15 with inflammation in his shoulder …

Hamels dominates as Phillies crush Marlins  —  PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched seven dominant innings to become the NL's second nine-game winner, Domonic Brown hit two of Philadelphia's season-high five homers, and the Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 9-1 on Tuesday night.

Verlander Loses No-Hit Bid but Helps Tigers Into First  —  Justin Verlander nearly pitched another no-hitter, taking his latest bid into the eighth inning Tuesday night to lead the Detroit Tigers past the visiting Cleveland Indians, 4-0, and into first place in the American League Central.

Einhorn Could Get Control Of New York Mets For $1  —  In three years hedge fund manager David Einhorn could gain control of the New York Mets for $1.  —  Last month Einhorn and the owners of the MLB team, Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, came to terms on a deal in which Einhorn would pay $200 million …

Ross has big night as Giants hold off Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX — Cody Ross had a two-run double and scored on a double steal in the fifth inning to help San Francisco build a five-run lead, then the Giants held on for a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night to stay atop the NL West.

Common sense should guide inside pitch  —  Some of the unwritten rules of baseball etiquette have changed since I broke into the Majors back in 1986.  Nevertheless, I felt compelled to address the topic after watching what took place between the Indians and Yankees last weekend.

Reds 3  —  Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Reds-Dodgers Preview … While Johnny Cueto has pitched consistently well for the Cincinnati Reds, the same can't be said for Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw of late.