Dodgers bankruptcy: Frank McCourt says Bud Selig forced the move  —  The Dodgers announce they have filed for bankruptcy protection for the financial good of the team.  If the court approves interim financing, owner Frank McCourt could meet Thursday's payroll and remain in control of the Dodgers through bankruptcy proceedings.

Quade doesn't let Castro off hook for lack of hustle  —  Cubs manager says ‘it better not happen again’  —  Mike Quade watches batting practice behind the second base screen before the game.  (Peter G. Aiken-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE / June 26, 2011)  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. …

Pena, Ramirez each homer twice to lead Cubs past Rockies  —  CHICAGO — Carlos Pena and Aramis Ramirez each homered twice to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.  —  Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the first, doubled and scored in the fifth and homered again to lead off the seventh.

Weeks takes NL vote lead at second base  —  Fielder gaining ground; Braun still top among outfielders  —  MILWAUKEE — The possible All-Star selections for Rickie Weeks and Prince Fielder are coming down to the wire.  —  In the most recent ballot update released Monday …

Elias Rankings Update  —  After the season the Elias Sports Bureau will take all players over the 2010-11 period, divide them into five groups for each league, and rank them based on various statistics.  Then each player will be labeled a Type A, B, or none.

Indians promote Chisenhall from Triple-A  —  Third baseman named No. 36 prospect in baseball by MLB.com  —  The Lonnie Chisenhall era has officially arrived.  —  On Monday, the Indians will summon Chisenhall — Cleveland's top prospect and the 36th-best prospect in baseball entering 2011 …

Understanding anxiety issues isn't easy  —  Want to know what it's like for a baseball player suffering from anxiety disorder?  —  There is no one answer, no all-encompassing connection between players who recently have dealt with the condition, players as prominent as Brewers right-hander Zack Greinke …

Blue-Eyed Players Hit Just Fine in Day Light  —  Josh Hamilton thinks his eye color is the cause of his hitting problems during day games, and at least one optometrist agrees with him.  After initially thinking it was just talk, the idea that there could be some scientific explanation …

Stephen Strasburg at ease with rehab process  —  VIERA, Fla. - That piece of paper Stephen Strasburg used to write down his thoughts last September, when his golden right arm was in tatters and the hopes of a fanbase were crushed?  He's barely looked at it.

Agents, executives predict salaries for Reyes, Fielder and Pujols … Jose Reyes and Prince Fielder, two of the three most prominent free agents this coming winter, are off to monster starts in their walk year, but while Albert Pujols has had just a so-so beginning (by his standards) …