Tampa Bay Rays more likely to take buyers stance as trade deadline approaches  —  The Rays are more likely than not to make a trade during the final two weeks leading up to the July 31 deadline for nonwaiver deals.  —  What's interesting, unless things change with a really bad start to this week …

Sources: Tigers interested in Braves' Derek Lowe  —  The Tigers, who currently have a vacancy in their starting rotation, are interested in acquiring veteran right-hander Derek Lowe from the Braves, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.  —  The sources indicated that the sides have not had serious talks …

Phillies looking for a bargain  —  The Phillies are telling rival clubs that they can add about $2 million in salary.  The amount makes sense, considering that the Phils' payroll reportedly is within $3 million of the $178 million luxury-tax threshold.  But the relatively modest sum …

Ex-catcher Hatcher makes history as pitcher  —  CHICAGO — If you are going to make history, Wrigley Field is certainly an ideal setting.  —  Chris Hatcher earned an intriguing distinction on Saturday afternoon, attaching himself to something that hadn't been done in 75 years.

Weeks' Homer the Difference in Brewers' Wild Win  —  DENVER (AP) — Rickie Weeks hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers came back after squandering a seventh-inning lead and beat Colorado 8-7 Saturday night in a game that included the ejections of Rockies manager Jim Tracy and catcher Chris Iannetta.

Picture this: Rockies' Jimenez could be traded this month  —  Pitching is his gift.  But Ubaldo Jimenez has many more dimensions.  He is a photographer, is fluent in the Internet and dabbles in artwork.  Recently, he designed something cool, something he believes hints of the future.

Pregame notes: Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?  —  From the very moment that Russell Martin suggested the Blue Jays were stealing signs on Thursday, the Yankees have insisted that sign stealing is perfectly fair as long as it takes place between the lines.

Guzman, Hudson homer in Padres win over Giants  —  SAN DIEGO—This is one the San Diego Padres would like to bottle up and save.  —  The normally punchless Padres erupted for 11 runs behind 3-run homers from Jesus Guzman and Orlando Hudson, and a solid seven strong innings from rookie Corey Luebke …

Orioles End 9-Game Slide by Beating Indians 6-5  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Alfredo Simon pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Nick Markakis homered and scored three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5 Saturday night to end a nine-game losing streak

D-Backs End LA's Win Streak at Five With 3-2 Win  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Allen hit a three-run homer in his first start back in the majors to provide Ian Kennedy all the support he needed and lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday night.

Nathan replaces Capps as Twins' closer  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Nathan is once again the Twins' closer.  —  After watching Matt Capps blow his seventh save of the season Friday night, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire and pitching coach Rick Anderson decided to make the change.