Rockies entertaining offers for Ubaldo … 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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Wood walks in game-winner as Marlins top Cubs  —  CHICAGO — Greg Dobbs hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning, leading the Florida Marlins to 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.  —  After Dobbs' four-pitch walk against Kerry Wood …

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 …