Red Sox designate Cameron for assignment  —  PHILADELPHIA — The transition from starter to backup did not go nearly as well as Mike Cameron or the Red Sox had hoped.  Before Thursday's game against the Phillies, the Red Sox designated the veteran outfielder for assignment, effectively ending his stint with the team.

Juan Pierre's 2-run single in 10th lifts White Sox  —  DENVER — Light-hitting Juan Pierre laced a tiebreaking, two-run single off the wall in the 10th inning, helping the Chicago White Sox rally for a 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.  —  With the bases loaded, Pierre …

Man claims New Brunswick mayor is preventing him from opening sports bar called Buck Foston's  —  NEW BRUNSWICK — A New Brunswick businessman has filed suit in federal court, charging New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill is holding up approval of his liquor license for a new high end sports bar …

Mets and Jose Reyes start using ‘The Claw’ but Daniel Murphy struggles with the celebratory gesture  —  Mets shortstop Jose Reyes demonstrates the proper way to do ‘The Claw.’  —  DETROIT - Asked which Met's Claw is the best, Jose Reyes tries to suppress a grin, and fails his brief attempt at modesty.

Radio host sues LA Angels over alleged racism  —  A radio host formerly employed by the Los Angeles Angels has filed a lawsuit claiming he was dismissed for racial reasons.  —  In a complaint filed in California Superior Court earlier this month, David Smith alleged that the Angels Baseball Foundation rigged …

Justin Upton is the best right fielder in the National League  —  I have never quite understood all the hate and vitriol that's sometimes directed towards the Diamondbacks' right fielder Justin Upton (just go to the Azcentral.com Message Board if you want some examples).

Major League Baseball All-Stars Parade Through Streets of Phoenix  —  Luis Gonzalez Named Grand Marshal for Parade of All-Stars Prior to 2011 All-Star Game  —  Fans will have an opportunity to see their favorite 2011 MLB All-Stars up close on the streets of Phoenix and on television nationally …

Marlins win consecutive games for first time since May  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Chris Volstad allowed one unearned run in seven innings and John Buck hit a two-run double to help the Florida Marlins cap a miserable June by beating the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Thursday for their first back-to-back wins in more than a month.

Some Dodgers staff's checks bounced  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers got approval Tuesday to enter into a $150 million bankruptcy financing arrangement in order to keep the team afloat, but it turns out that some team employees experienced the club's financial woes firsthand.

Sources: Tigers most interested in starters, not Reyes  —  The Tigers aren't actively pursuing Mets shortstop Jose Reyes and are instead looking at the market for starting pitchers, sources say.  —  Tigers officials seem content with their current level of offensive production.

New York Mets OF Willie Harris leaves team after baby's death  —  DETROIT — New York Mets outfielder Willie Harris has been put on the bereavement list after his wife went into premature labor and their baby died.  —  Manager Terry Collins offered his condolences to Harris and his wife, Trey, before Thursday's game at Detroit.

Sabathia Pitches Gem and Keeps Yankees Hot  —  C.C. Sabathia started a day game at home Thursday for the surging Yankees against the Milwaukee Brewers, a National League opponent.  There may be no sure things in baseball, but this has to be awfully close.  —  Sabathia cruised …