Yanks send Nova to minors to make room for Hughes  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Ivan Nova is the odd man out in the New York Yankees' crowded rotation.  —  Despite an 8-4 record, Nova was optioned to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday to open a spot for Phil Hughes, who is just about ready to come off the disabled list.

Rosters unveiled for 82nd All-Star Game  —  Three full months are in the books, one week remains before the celebrated midway point and a record 32.5 million ballots are in.  —  Now, it's time to unveil the All-Stars.  —  In anticipation for the 82nd All-Star Game in Phoenix's Chase Field on July 12 …

Bautista tops all to earn starting All-Star nod  —  TORONTO — Jose Bautista made history on Sunday afternoon by becoming the first Blue Jays player in history to be named the top vote-getter in fan balloting for an All-Star Game.  —  Bautista took over top spot when the first round of results …

Pirates Sign Elvis Escobar For $570,000  —  The Pirates have signed Venezuelan center fielder Elvis Escobar for $570,000.  —  Escobar, 16, is a 5-foot-9, 165-pound lefty with advanced baseball instincts and feel for hitting.  Escobar comes from one of baseball's biggest families.

Phil Humber pitches White Sox to 1-0 win over Cubs  —  CHICAGO—Phil Humber, backed by strong defense, pitched shutout ball for seven innings and Juan Pierre singled in the only run Saturday, lifting the Chicago White Sox past the Cubs 1-0.  —  Humber (8-4), who made the team in spring training …

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti not ready to unload just yet  —  Contenders could be interested in players such as Hiroki Kuroda and Jamey Carroll, yet Colletti says the Dodgers might make a push before the trading deadline.  —  Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti, shown talking with Manager Don Mattingly …

Ross, Braves slam Orioles 5-4  —  ATLANTA — David Ross hit his second career grand slam and the Atlanta Braves held on for a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.  —  Tim Hudson pitched six innings and Jordan Schafer made a couple of nice plays in center field …

McDonald times it right  —  HOUSTON - Darnell McDonald has been through a lot of disappointments in his professional baseball career.  And, boy, would he like to avoid another one.  —  After watching Mike Cameron get designated for assignment this week, it had to serve as a wake-up call to the 32-year-old outfielder.

In outfield, he may have hit upon something  —  The subject on my mind was the designated hitter, but in the course of research it became apparent that perhaps the more intriguing question was, where have all the great outfielders gone?  —  People in the game have been kvetching for years …

Indians lose Carmona, beat Reds 3-1  —  CINCINNATI—Michael Brantley hit a three-run homer and Frank Herrmann took over after Indians starter Fausto Carmona took a tumble, pitching three scoreless innings Saturday for his first big league win in Cleveland's 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.