Bud Selig rejects Dodgers TV contract, nullifying McCourt divorce deal  —  The settlement between Frank and Jamie McCourt announced Friday was contingent on Commissioner Bud Selig's approval of a new Dodgers TV contract.  A provision in that proposed contract that would have funneled $173.5 million …

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.

Jack McKeon's first move in his return as Marlins manager: Bench late arriving Hanley Ramirez  —  Jack McKeon's first move in his second go-around as the Marlins manager was to bench Hanley Ramirez.  —  Ramirez, the three-time All-Star arrived late to the clubhouse Monday …

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.

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.

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.

Zambrano, Pena lead Cubs to comeback win over White Sox  —  CHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano kept his cool this time after a tough first inning, Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer and Starlin Castro drove in three runs as the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the White Sox 6-3 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.

Mets' Reyes and Beltran top list of hitters on early trade market … The biggest everyday star with a chance to hit the trade market this summer remains the Mets' great shortstop Jose Reyes — although, a Reyes being dealt is far less than a certainty now.  As one competing National League …

Markakis, Orioles Pound Struggling Pirates 8-3  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Markakis had three hits and Jake Arrieta moved into a tie for the American League lead in wins as the Baltimore Orioles pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Monday night.  —  Arrieta (9-4) gave up three runs …