Jon Lester exits no-hit bid with strained lat muscle  —  9:00 p.m. EDT: Lester left Tuesday's game with a strained left lat muscle.  The Red Sox didn't even try calling him day-to-day, so it sounds like he'll be placed on the DL on Wednesday.  Michael Bowden could be called up to help out of the pen until a fifth starter is needed.

Florida Marlins acquire Mike Cameron from the Red Sox  —  The Marlins acquired veteran outfielder Mike Cameron and cash from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for cash and a player to be named.  —  Cameron had been designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week after batting .149 in 33 appearances for Boston.

Dodgers' bankruptcy filing claims Bud Selig treats other teams with ‘velvet glove’  —  In taking the Dodgers into Bankruptcy Court last week, owner Frank McCourt said baseball Commissioner Bud Selig had forced the move.  The Dodgers and their attorneys now have asked the court …

Yankees again without Mariano Rivera  —  CLEVELAND — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was unavailable for the second straight game due to lingering soreness in his right triceps.  —  “I feel better today but I think we're going to do another day off,” Rivera said about an hour …

Freeman hits another homer as Braves beat Rockies  —  ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman's third homer in two games gave Atlanta the early lead, Derek Lowe hit a three-run double and the Braves beat the short-handed Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Freeman, who had two homers in Atlanta's 4-1 win …

Wood homers, Pirates top Astros to climb four over .500  —  PITTSBURGH — Jeff Karstens allowed one run in seven-plus innings, Brandon Wood homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates won their third consecutive game, 5-1 over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.  —  Pittsburgh (45-41) …

Phillies lash out season-high 18 hits in thrashing of Marlins  —  MIAMI — An intentional walk to Ryan Howard with a runner at first backfired when the next four hitters singled, and the Philadelphia Phillies went on to drub the Florida Marlins 14-2 on Tuesday night.

Sandy Alderson shopping K-Rod, Jason Isringhausen and Tim Byrdak out of Mets bullpen: sources  —  LOS ANGELES - Trading season is here, and the Mets are working to sell at least three relievers.  —  According to two major league sources familiar with the Mets' thinking …

Baker exits early vs. Rays with elbow strain  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Twins right-hander Scott Baker exited Tuesday's game against the Rays after five innings with a mild right elbow strain.  Baker is scheduled to be reevaluated on Wednesday.  —  Baker was cruising against the Rays …

Lilly won't blame tender elbow for struggles  —  LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Ted Lilly, who had his start pushed back one day to Tuesday night because of a tender left elbow, won't use the discomfort as an excuse for losses in four of his last five decisions.

Asdrubal day to day with ankle sprain  —  CLEVELAND — The injury bug continued its infestation of the Indians' roster when shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera left Tuesday's game against the Yankees with a right ankle sprain.  He's considered day to day.  —  In the third inning …

Rays Sign Dominican Catcher Eric Otañez  —  The Rays have agreed to sign Dominican catcher Eric Otañez.  Bonus terms were not immediately available.  —  Otañez, a 16-year-old righthanded hitter out of La Academia, was one of the top Dominican catching prospects available among this year's July 2-eligible players.

Can Astros juggle new ownership, trades?  —  FOX Sports  —  For all the talk about the Dodgers and Mets, an ownership change for another franchise is more imminent — and more relevant to the trade activity that could occur at the July 31 non-waiver deadline.

Holliday selected to Home Run Derby  —  Cardinals slugger to make third appearance in All-Star event  —  ST. LOUIS — Cardinals All-Star slugger Matt Holliday was selected to participate in the 2011 State Farm Home Run Derby, Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday.

Polanco says pain won't keep him out of ASG  —  MIAMI — Placido Polanco's back has been an issue for some time, but he figures a couple more innings at the All-Star Game next Tuesday in Phoenix can't hurt.  —  Fans voted Polanco, 35, as the National League's starting third baseman.