Rockies discussing trading Jimenez … The Rockies have been in contact with the Yankees and a few other teams regarding right-handed ace Ubaldo Jimenez, but sources indicate that Rockies ownership still hasn't decided whether to trade the talented starter.  —  The Yankees are said to match …

Stewart Leads Giants Over Padres 4-3 in 11  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chris Stewart drove in the go-ahead run with a suicide squeeze in the 11th inning, then pounced on a bunt moments later to start a slick double play that helped the San Francisco Giants hold off the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday.

Reds rally to beat Cardinals  —  CINCINNATI — Zack Cozart hit his first major league homer on Sunday, and the Cincinnati Reds used a disputed call and a pair of wild pitches by Jaime Garcia to rally for a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.  —  The defending NL Central champs got …

Guillen will let Dunn swing away  —  Slugger won't be benched just to avoid strikeout record  —  Mark Teahen reacts after striking out in the ninth inning.  (Leon Halip, Getty Images / July 17, 2011)  —  DETROIT — White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen won't protect Adam Dunn if his strikeout rate increases …

Inside the Phillies: Phillies trade possibilities from two scouts' perspectives  —  NEW YORK - The names of the available big-league players who might interest the Phillies as the trade deadline draws closer are well-known.  —  Hard-core Phillies fans also know the names of the minor-league prospects …

Phil Hughes gets first win as Yankees beat Blue Jays  —  TORONTO — Phil Hughes pitched six effective innings to earn his first win of the season and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Sunday.  —  Brett Gardner had three hits Curtis Granderson finished with three RBIs …

Red-hot Rangers win 11th straight 3-1 over Seattle  —  SEATTLE - Matt Harrison continued Texas' nearly perfect pitching, allowing just one run in 7 2/3 innings, Mitch Moreland hit a three-run homer and the Rangers won their 11th straight with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Martinez, Kendrick Lead Phillies Over Mets 8-5  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Martinez hit a three-run shot for his first major league homer to back a steady outing by Kyle Kendrick and help lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their seventh straight series win with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday.

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 …

A's enjoy eight-run first inning, roll over Angels  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Conor Jackson hit his first career grand slam to highlight an eight-run first inning and the Oakland Athletics cruised to a 9-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.  —  Hideki Matsui added a two-run single …

Team says Cuddyer won't be dealt this season  —  Michael Cuddyer isn't going to be traded to a team in need of offensive help, a team official said.  —  The Twins have no plans to trade Michael Cuddyer this season even if they fall from contention, a team official said Friday …

Freddie Freeman lifts Braves past Nationals 9-8  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman 's single to right field drove in Martin Prado from second base in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 9-8 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.  —  Ryan Mattheus (2-1) …