Orioles' Uehara aware of trade talk  —  Reliever ‘not really thinking about’ being dealt before July 31 deadline  —  Orioles reliever Koji Uehara's English is still a work-in progress, but that doesn't mean that he's not aware of the ongoing speculation about his future in Baltimore.

When Statistics Are Not Helpful  —  Here on FanGraphs, we talk a lot about probability and likely outcomes.  When making a decision, we think it's generally wise to understand historical precedent, and to learn from history rather than repeat it.  —  But, there are times in life that you're …

Carlos Beltran wants NL, no DH  —  MIAMI — Carlos Beltran would not rule out accepting a trade to any of the five primary teams in pursuit of him, but the on-the-block Met expressed a strong preference to remain in the National League and in right field.  —  Beltran said he was uninterested …

Alomar, Blyleven Lend International Touch to Hall of Fame  —  COOPERSTOWN, New York (Reuters) - Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven provided an international touch to the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday as they were enshrined along with longtime executive Pat Gillick.

Getting to the nitty-gritty at the trade deadline  —  The first round is finally over.  —  That's what June and the first weeks of July have been to the baseball trading deadline: the first round of a boxing match - a few shots here, some dodging there, focus more outward than inward.

GM: A-Rod could return second week of August  —  NEW YORK — The New York Yankees could have third baseman Alex Rodriguez back as soon the second week in August, according to general manager Brian Cashman.  —  In an interview on that aired Sunday on ESPN's “Baseball Tonight,” …

Wright returns with big offense for Mets  —  MIAMI — David Wright was a hero for about 20 minutes Sunday after his two-run homer gave the Mets a brief lead that later was blown up by Bobby Parnell.  Still, Wright's return this weekend had to be considered the silver lining of this lost series.

Stubbs' home run gives Reds back-to-back wins over Braves  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Drew Stubbs led off the ninth with a first-pitch homer, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night and their first set of back-to-back victories in more than five weeks.

JPMorgan Chase holding up Mets-Einhorn deal  —  The Mets' pending deal to sell a minority stake in the team to David Einhorn is dragging on well beyond its expected closing date because lender JPMorgan Chase is not letting the team structure the deal as a loan, making it harder to complete, The Post has learned.

Hall of Fame induction speech was 100% Conlin  —  OOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - His iPad teleprompter was balking on him, so Bill Conlin did what Bill Conlin does.  He told a joke.  —  “I don't want you to think it was hot today,” he said, “but Pete Rose was reported down on Main Street selling autographed Slurpees …

Mets Sign Fulmer For $937,500  —  Supplemental first-rounder Michael Fulmer Tweeted (via @MFulmer12) on June 23 that he had reached an agreement with the Mets.  Nearly a month later, he officially signed with the team for $937,500.  —  That amount is more than any other deal outside …

Cecil helps Jays thwart Rangers sweep  —  Brett Cecil pitched a four-hitter for his second complete game in his last four starts as Toronto beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Sunday night.  —  It was the first career shutout for Cecil (3-4), whose only other complete game in his 55 career games was in a loss July 5 at Boston.

Marlins rally by Mets 5-4  —  MIAMI—John Buck doubled for his first career pinch-hit RBI to drive in the go-ahead run with two out in the eighth inning, and the Florida Marlins rallied past the New York Mets 5-4 on Sunday.  —  The Marlins trailed 4-3 going into the eighth against Bobby Parnell (3-2).

Unearned runs help White Sox beat Indians 4-2  —  CLEVELAND - Edwin Jackson beat Cleveland for the ninth straight time after Indians rookie Ezequiel Carrera dropped an easy fly ball in center field to give the Chicago White Sox two runs in a 4-2 victory Sunday.

Colon, Rivera help Yankees hold off Athletics  —  NEW YORK — Mariano Rivera was in rare trouble.  Four straight singles trimmed Oakland's deficit to two and left the bases loaded for David DeJesus.  —  He hit a line drive toward first — and suddenly the game was over.  Rivera and the Yankees had caught a break.

Wakefield now 2nd Red Sox pitcher with 2,000 Ks  —  BOSTON (AP) — Tim Wakefield has joined Roger Clemens as the only pitchers with 2,000 strikeouts for the Boston Red Sox.  —  The 44-year-old knuckleballer reached the milestone on Sunday when he struck out Mike Carp on a foul tip to end …

B.J. Upton, Tampa Bay Rays try not to let trade rumors affect them  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Rays continue to say there is nothing but the usual this-time-of-year trade rumors with CF B.J. Upton.  Several national media types are saying that Upton definitely will be dealt by Sunday's deadline for nonwaiver deals.