New York Mets mull what to do with Carlos Beltran; K-Rod declines comment on Scott Boras report  —  Carlos Beltran is an important part of the Mets offense, but it also makes sense to move him before Beltran becomes a free agent.  Fans wonder how the Mets will proceed.

Josh Beckett OK to pitch for AL team  —  BOSTON — After throwing a side session Sunday morning at Fenway Park, Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett has been deemed healthy and given medical clearance to pitch for the American League All-Star team Tuesday in Phoenix.

Jeter Reaches Fabled 3,000, and It's a Blast  —  The Yankees have won 27 championships with a diverse collection of baseball's greatest players.  From the groundbreaking power of Babe Ruth to the unmatched hitting streak of Joe DiMaggio to a trio of perfect-game pitchers, the Yankees' starry constellation outshines all others.

Wright advancing quickly in rehab work  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Terry Collins brought an uncharacteristic amount of good news with him to his usual pregame meeting with the media, specifically regarding the progress of David Wright.  —  Wright, working at the club's Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie …

Bruce's solo shot lifts Reds over Brewers in 10  —  MILWAUKEE — Jay Bruce hit a solo homer to start the 10th inning and Cincinnati exploded for five runs to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Saturday night after the Reds met before the game to clear the air following more than a week of frustration.

Owner Monfort says Rockies likely won't make “any really huge deals” by trade deadline  —  WASHINGTON — Trade-deadline deals may be interesting to speculate about, but they don't usually make sense.  At least to Rockies owner Dick Monfort.  —  “Not really,” said Monfort …

Bautista powers Blue Jays past Indians 5-4  —  CLEVELAND—Jose Bautista led off the 10th inning with his second homer of the game, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.  —  Bautista, who leads the majors with 31 homers …

Pirates option Alvarez to Triple-A  —  PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates activated slugging third baseman Pedro Alvarez from the disabled list on Saturday and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.  —  Alvarez, the 2008 No. 2 overall draft pick who was in his first full major league season …

Cardinals Rally to Beat Diamondbacks 7-6  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols tied it in the eighth inning with his first home run since returning the disabled list and rookie pinch-hitter Tony Cruz hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth, capping the St. Louis Cardinals' comeback …

Jimenez Gives Up 5 Hits in 8 Innings for 2-1 Win  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run in eight innings and Todd Helton homered, doubled and drove in both runs as the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night.  —  Jimenez (4-8) retired the first 13 batters …

It's time for this group to step up to the plate  —  With the All-Star break nearly upon us, it's time to look at the 20 men who must step up in the second half in order for their teams to generate that final push for the playoffs:  —  1. Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals - Pujols wasn't himself …

Hunter homers twice, drives in five at Angels beat Mariners  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Torii Hunter drove in a season-high five runs with a pair of homers, Mark Trumbo also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Saturday night to tie the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West.

Gonzalez, McCann Lead Braves Past Phillies in 11  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Gonzalez hit the go-ahead RBI single and Brian McCann added a two-run homer in the 11th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

David Ortiz thinks Kevin Gregg is the one who should play the game right  —  Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz said Saturday that he does not “feel proud” of the eighth-inning altercation between the Sox and Orioles in Friday's 10-3 Boston win.  After hitting a fly ball …

A-Rod has meniscus tear; surgery possible  —  NEW YORK — A precautionary MRI exam on Friday revealed a slight meniscus tear in the right knee of Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, who is now faced with the decision of whether to undergo surgery or not.  —  Manager Joe Girardi …