Pedroia, Sox drop Rays 1-0 in 16  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The streaking Boston Red Sox worked some serious overtime for their latest victory.  —  Dustin Pedroia singled with two outs in the top of the 16th inning, snapping a scoreless tie and giving the AL East leaders a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night.

Pirates considering acquisition of pricey ‘rental’ players  —  HOUSTON — As they set their targets for trade offers, the Pirates are willing to consider acquiring a high-priced “rental” player to provide a boost in the playoff chase.  —  “We are open to various types of players …

PADRES NOTES: Adams ready for trade or no trade  —  One way or another, Mike Adams thinks he can handle whatever his future brings.  —  If the Padres' setup man gets traded, as is the hot rumor these days, Adams will wind up playing for a contending team in a pennant race.

Punto headed back to disabled list  —  CINCINNATI  • The Cardinals will place infielder Nick Punto on the disabled list Sunday after removing him from Saturday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to heightened pain around his right elbow.  —  The trip to the disabled list …

Sources: Tigers interested in Orioles' Guthrie  —  Add another name to the Tigers' list of potential pitching acquisitions: Baltimore right-hander Jeremy Guthrie.  —  The Tigers have interest in Guthrie, sources say, but he's behind the likes of Ubaldo Jimenez and Hiroki Kuroda on their wish list.

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 …

Jason Bay booed after going hitless, leaving runners on base and committing egregious error in 8th  —  Jason Bay heard the boos and understands.  —  The struggles that seemed to be ebbing before the All-Star break have returned and Sunday they were coupled with a rare fielding blunder …

Yankees, others talking to Rockies about right-hander Jimenez … The Rockies have been in contact with the Yankees and a few other teams regarding right-handed ace Ubaldo Jimenez.  —  Sources indicate the Rockies haven't definitely decided to trade the talented starter — but they do appear to be seriously considering it.

Indians' Sizemore headed back to 15-day DL  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Grady Sizemore's hard-nosed style of play could be coming with a price for the Cleveland Indians.  —  The Indians placed their center fielder back on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a bruised right knee.

Rangers CEO Ryan hospitalized, will have tests  —  Texas Rangers president and CEO Nolan Ryan has been hospitalized in Houston and will undergo tests for what's believed to be a recurrence of a previous heart condition, the team said Monday.  —  Ryan, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame …

Reyes could rejoin Mets as early as Tuesday  —  NEW YORK — Jose Reyes will play a Minor League rehab game Monday with Class A Brooklyn, with a return trip to the Mets likely coming Tuesday.  —  “I anticipate one game,” Mets manager Terry Collins said after his team's 8-5 loss Sunday to the Phillies.