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 …

Yankees Sign Miguel Andujar For $750,000  —  The Yankees have signed Dominican third baseman Miguel Andujar.  Update (5:15 pm): Andujar signed for for $750,000.  —  Andujar, a 16-year-old from San Cristobal who played in the Dominican Prospect League, was one of the top third basemen in Latin America with a well-rounded skill set.

Red Sox Sign Manuel Marcos For $800,000  —  The Red Sox have signed 16-year-old Dominican center fielder Manuel Marcos for $800,000.  —  Marcos, who trains with former scout Fred Ferreira, was one of the best athletes and defensive outfielders in Latin America.  He is a 6-foot, 175-pound lefthanded hitter.

Jeter back in lineup as quest for 3,000 resumes … CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is back from a calf injury that interrupted his quest for 3,000 career hits.  —  Jeter was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday.  He is batting first and playing shortstop …

Brian Duensing, Danny Valencia lead Twins over Rays  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Duensing overcame a shaky start to throw a six-hitter and Danny Valencia homered among his three hits and had three RBIs to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-0 on Monday.

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.

Blue Jays rough up Lackey, hang on for victory over Red Sox  —  BOSTON — Travis Snider had three doubles and drove in a pair of runs and Aaron Hill homered as the Toronto Blue Jays became the latest team to rough up John Lackey, beating the Boston Red Sox 9-7 on Monday.

Boos turn to cheers for Werth as Nationals top Cubs  —  WASHINGTON — Jayson Werth turned boos to cheers by scoring the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals snagged another one-run victory with a 5-4, Fourth of July matinee win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday.

Dimaondbacks Rally to Top Brewers, 8-6  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chris Young drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a grand slam by pitcher Shaun Marcum and rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the slumping Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Monday.

Pirates beat Astros 5-3, are three games over .500  —  PITTSBURGH—Rookie Alex Presley had three of Pittsburgh's 14 hits and the Pirates moved three games over .500 this late in the season for the first time in 12 years with a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros on Monday.

Pineda, Bard lead Mariners over Athletics 2-1  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—Michael Pineda and three relievers combined on a three-hitter and Josh Bard hit his first home run of the season to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday.  —  Justin Smoak added …

Murders force Quintero to switch hotels  —  PITTSBURGH — Astros catcher Humberto Quintero, who is on a Minor League rehab stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City, was forced to switch hotels on Sunday after a police officer was shot and killed and a second person also killed in a shooting …

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 …