Boras has talks with Mets' Jose Reyes  —  Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is in demand — and not just by other clubs.  —  Scott Boras, the industry's most influential agent, is speaking with Reyes about becoming his representative, according to major league sources.

Red Sox put Jed Lowrie on DL  —  BOSTON — Jed Lowrie was placed on the disabled list Friday because of a sore left shoulder, the result of a collision the Red Sox shortstop had with left fielder Carl Crawford in Detroit on May 29.  —  Lowrie had an MRI Friday, and while the exam did not show any …

Peter Gammons on M&M: Andrew Miller ‘either going to be a really good reliever or a fascinating starter’  —  MLB Network and NESN analyst Peter Gammons made his weekly appearance on the Mut & Merloni show Friday to talk about the Red Sox.  To hear the interview, go to the Mut & Merloni audio on demand page.

Ankiel to rest, no trip to disabled list planned  —  WASHINGTON — As of Friday the Nationals have no plans to put outfielder Rick Ankiel on the disabled list because of the injury to his ribcage.  —  Manager Jim Riggleman plans to rest Ankiel for the entire three-game series against the Orioles …

Lewis fans 10, as Rangers overpower Braves  —  ATLANTA - Colby Lewis and Nelson Cruz shook off slumps, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Friday night to protect their lead in the AL West.  —  Cruz, who had been -for-18 with 10 strikeouts …

Twins sign second-round pick Boer  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins announced Friday they signed second-round Draft pick Madison Boer, a right-hander from the University of Oregon.  —  Boer, a local product from Eden Prairie who was taken 87th overall in the Draft, is the club's highest pick to sign so far.

Myers Retires 17 in Row in Win Over Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brett Myers pitched a four-hitter and retired 17 consecutive batters in the first complete game by Houston's staff this season, leading the Astros to a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

Nowhere men  —  Clock is ticking: Oakland A's have an expiring lease and no deal for a new stadium … NEAR THE END OF LAST SUMMER, Carl Guardino, the 49-year-old president of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, sent a letter to baseball commissioner Bud Selig.

Pineiro Wins 100th, Angels Hold Off Mets 4-3  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Bourjos hit a tiebreaking double and turned in a sensational catch to help Joel Pineiro nail down his 100th major league win at last in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.

Lind homer lifts Jays over Reds  —  Adam Lind homered for the fourth straight game on Friday night, hitting a tiebreaking two-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that featured bothersome birds and a misplayed fly ball.

Rodriguez and Shoppach go deep, Rays beat Marlins  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sean Rodriguez and Kelly Shoppach homered, Wade Davis pitched six solid innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night.  —  Rodriguez finished with four RBIs.

Valencia's 3-Run Homer Helps Twins Top Padres 6-5  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Valencia welcomed Joe Mauer back to Minnesota with a three-run home run in the first inning Friday, and the Twins held on to beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 for their fifth straight win.

Fielder begins Interleague Play as DH  —  BOSTON — With the Brewers beginning a 15-game stretch of Interleague Play against the Red Sox on Friday night, Prince Fielder was the first to take a turn as the team's designated hitter.  —  Fielder has played in all 70 of Milwaukee's games this season …

Davis pitches Cubs past Yankees 3-1  —  CHICAGO—Doug Davis pitched into the eighth inning in easily his best start of the season and the Chicago Cubs began a rare series against the New York Yankees with a 3-1 victory on Friday.  —  Aramis Ramirez hit a pair of RBI singles and made a couple nice plays …

Marlins option Chris Coghlan to Class AAA New Orleans, call up Dewayne Wise who gets the start in CF tonight  —  The Marlins have optioned 2009 rookie of the year Chris Coghlan to Class AAA New Orleans and selected outfielder Dewayne Wise from Class AAA New Orleans.