Frank McCourt Must Go (UPDATED)  —  UPDATE: Major League Baseball has announced that it has rejected the proposed TV deal between the Dodgers and Fox.  The reasons given by MLB include many of those stated below: the deal is not in the best interests of baseball, it diverts too much money away …

That was fast: Jack McKeon benches Hanley Ramirez on first day  —  I told you this would be entertaining.  —  After conducting a reintroductory press conference as manager of the Florida Marlins, 80-year-old Jack McKeon made a big splash with his first lineup card on Monday afternoon.

Without Pujols, Cards weigh roster options  —  Shifting Berkman from outfield to first base far from a certainty  —  ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals know they'll be doing without Albert Pujols until about the beginning of August.  Everything else remains uncertain for the time being.

Adrian Gonzalez willing to play outfield to make room for David Ortiz  —  Expectations were that either the AL's third-best or fourth-best hitter would have to be held out of the lineup when the Red Sox start a nine-game road trip in National League parks on Friday.  There is an alternative, though.

Roenicke, Sveum ejected after hit-by-pitch  —  MILWAUKEE — Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum was more shooed away than ejected by veteran umpire Bob Davidson, who saved a more dramatic toss for manager Ron Roenicke.  —  Sveum and Roenicke were both ejected in the sixth inning Monday …

Ivan Nova leads Yankees past Reds 5-3  —  CINCINNATI — Alex Rodriguez started New York's four-run first inning with an RBI single, and rookie Ivan Nova handled the NL's most prolific offense for eight innings, leading the Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

Josh Beckett scratched; Alfredo Aceves to start for Red Sox tomorrow  —  Josh Beckett has the bug — “Intestinal turmoil” as Terry Francona puts it — and won't pitch tomorrow.  Alfredo Aceves (3-1, 3.30) will start in his place.  There is no word on when he will make his next start.

Hudson pitches, hits Braves to 2-0 win over Jays  —  ATLANTA—Tim Hudson pitched eight scoreless innings and hit his second career home run in the Atlanta Braves' 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.  —  Hudson (6-6) allowed two hits, one walk and struck out a season-high eight, including the 1,600th of his career.

Kershaw Outshines Penny, Dodgers Beat Tigers 4-0  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw threw a two-hitter for his third career shutout and complete game, Juan Uribe homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers resumed their interleague schedule with a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

Hamilton, Beltre push Rangers past Astros 8-3  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre had a pair of RBI singles among his three hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run triple off the wall and the Texas Rangers opened the Lone Star Series with an 8-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Catching Top Priority For Giants; Kottaras Available  —  Obtaining catching help remains the Giants' top priority, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle (Twitter links).  One potential target is Brewers catcher George Kottaras, who is available according to Schulman.

Chipper: “I never wanted Yunel to leave”  —  He was petulant and pouty at times, but the Braves would not have traded Yunel Escobar if the shortstop played in the first half last season like he has for Toronto this season.  —  Escobar is back in town with the Blue Jays …