What's next for troubled Dodgers?  —  Rick Horrow breaks down the Dodgers' woes  —  The Dodgers need to sell - in a way that has nothing to do with Frank McCourt.  —  Yes, the iconic franchise devolved to a new low on Monday, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Braddock and Gamel summoned; Mitre is out  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  The Brewers just announced they have recalled 1B Mat Gamel and LHP Zach Braddock from Class AAA Nashville and reliever Sergio Mitre was designated for assignment.  —  The Brewers cleared one roster spot …

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.

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.

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 …

Freese, Punto activated from 15-day DL  —  ST. LOUIS — The reeling Cardinals took two steps closer to getting healthy on Monday.  The club announced that both David Freese and Nick Punto have been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list, with Andrew Brown and Pete Kozma optioned to Triple-A Memphis.

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 …