Alderson considers making Reyes substantial offer: source  —  Mets on Twitter  —  Sandy Alderson was pigeonholed early in his administration as a risk-averse executive who would strongly reject the idea of a mega-contract for any player, but specifically an injury-prone one such as Jose Reyes …

Nationals promote Harper to Double-A  —  Joining Harrisburg, outfield prospect skips Class A Advanced  —  WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper has been promoted from Class A Hagerstown to Double-A Harrisburg and will make his debut at the new level on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, MLB.com learned on Monday morning.

Rangers manager blasts ‘bad’ umpire after ejections  —  Rangers starter C.J. Wilson (center) blushes while watching the video announcing his selection to the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.  —  of  —  gfraley@dallasnews.com  —  ARLINGTON - Rangers manager Ron Washington …

Teixeira declines Home Run Derby invite  —  NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira intends to bypass the State Farm Home Run Derby next week, even though he acknowledged receiving an invitation from American League team captain David Ortiz.  —  “I'd been texting with David a little bit and I told …

Blue Jays Sign Dawel Lugo For $1.3 Million  —  The Blue Jays have signed Dominican shortstop Dawel Lugo for $1.3 million.  —  Lugo, a righthanded hitter from Bani, was one of the top 16-year-old hitters available from the Dominican Prospect League.  At 6 feet, 170 pounds, many scouts believe Lugo will end up at third base.

Phillies Notes: Polanco dealing with an aching back  —  TORONTO - Placido Polanco was voted into an All-Star Game for the second time in his 14-year career, but that was mainly on the strength of a dominant April.  —  Since May 1, Polanco is hitting .219.  He went 0 for 12 in the weekend series against the Blue Jays.

Rosters unveiled for 82nd All-Star Game  —  Bautista sets mark as a record number of ballots cast  —  “All-Star.”  —  It's an esteemed honor, and as this year's slate showed, nothing to be taken for granted.  —  Rosters were unveiled for the July 12 All-Star Game at Phoenix's Chase Field on Sunday …

Branyan's bomb helps Angels, Santana get past Dodgers  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Russell Branyan hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ervin Santana pitched into the eighth for his first victory in over a month and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday in the finale of the six-game Freeway Series.

Rangers pay record $5 million bonus to 16-year-old Nomar Mazara  —  Amateur players from Latin America often profit from bidding wars because most of them are not subject to the Major League Baseball draft.  —  Nomar Mazara, a 16-year-old slugger from the Dominican Republic …

Derek Jeter to rejoin Yanks Monday  —  TRENTON, N.J. — Let the countdown to 3,000 hits begin — again.  —  After making it through two rehab games with his health intact, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter proclaimed himself ready to return to the big club.

CC, McCutchen lead list of All-Star snubs  —  Sixty-six All-Stars were announced Sunday and somehow they still messed it up.  Here are my five biggest All-Star snubs.  —  1. Andrew McCutchen, CF, Pirates.  I figured he was a lock for the team, but Bruce Bochy was put into a bit of a bind …

Done With the Minors, Back to the Army for Duty in Iraq  —  CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq — It is a familiar outcome for the legions of young minor league players chasing their major league dreams.  —  A team executive sits a player down and tells him he is not good enough.