Yankees closer Mariano Rivera unavailable in Monday's loss due to sore lower right triceps area  —  A fan in Cleveland welcomes Derek Jeter back to the New York Yankees lineup for a three-game series with the Indians.  On Monday, A.J. Burnett coughs up a lead and the Bombers fall, 6-3.

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 …

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.

Tulowitzki undergoing treatment for thigh injury, won't rush return  —  Troy Tulowitzki eaves the game after being injured against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Monday.  —  Troy Tulowitzki knows better than to rush.  His right quadriceps injury, while likely not season-threatening, still needs rest.

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.

A trade proposal: Lackey for Zito  —  John Lackey is 32 and has approximately $53.38 million remaining on the final 3.5 years of his contract.  —  Barry Zito is 33 and has $55.25 million remaining on the final 3.5 years of his deal.  —  You see where I'm going with this?  —  Trade Lackey for Zito straight up.

Cards use same lineup (no Pujols yet)  —  Although first baseman Albert Pujols, on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left wrist, was activated this afternoon, he was not put in tonight's Cardinals' lineup by Tony La Russa.  The manager thought Pujols should have one full-scale workout …

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.

Buchholz to visit back specialist this week  —  Crawford moving closer to rejoining active roster  —  BOSTON — Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz is headed to North Carolina to meet with a back specialist this week, manager Terry Francona said after a 9-7 loss to the Blue Jays at Fenway Park on Monday.

Rockies' Helton deserves your all-star vote  —  If more than 4 million sympathy votes landed Yankees short- stop Derek Jeter in the All- Star Game, then why should I feel the least little shame cramming the ballot box on behalf of Rockies first baseman Todd Helton?

Roger Clemens drug trial starts this week  —  The moment of truth has arrived for Roger Clemens.  —  The former Yankee superstar's trial on charges of lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs is to begin this week in federal court in Washington.

THE DANGERS OF THE DEEP END: LACKEY, THE SOX AND THE HIGH COST OF FREE AGENCY  —  It was Dec. 16, 2009, and though Fenway Park was in the process of being converted to an icebox to host the Bruins, baseball had reasserted itself in Boston for a day.  The Red Sox were unveiling a pair of shiny new baubles in their new home park.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman mocks Trenton Thunder uniforms used in final Jeter rehab appearance  —  TRENTON — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman no doubt appreciates the professional manner and care the Thunder organization put into Derek Jeter's record-setting, two-game injury rehab assignment Saturday and Sunday at Waterfront Park.

Checking In On Baseball's New Managers  —  There was an incredible amount of managerial turnover last year.  Bobby Cox, Lou Piniella, Joe Torre and Cito Gaston walked away from the role on their own terms and other skippers were simply fired.  Here's a midseason look at all 12 MLB managers …

Bryce Harper promoted to Class AA Harrisburg by Washington Nationals  —  Timothy Jacobsen/AP - In moving Bryce Harper straight to Class AA Harrisburg, the Nationals want to give their phenom more of a challenge.  It leaves him two steps from the major leagues.

Brewers road woes don't end at home  —  MILWAUKEE—Brewers starter Shaun Marcum provided an unexpected lift at the plate.  His bullpen did nothing to help him after he departed.  —  Marcum only the second grand slam by a pitcher in franchise history and first in nearly 42 years …