Hiroki Kuroda likes Yanks, Red Sox?  —  NEW YORK — Los Angeles Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda will consider waiving his no-trade clause if he were traded to the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the situation.

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 …

Baseball Hall of Fame may lower induction wait to 3 years  —  COOPERSTOWN — Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera could become Hall of Famers much faster than expected after they retire.  The waiting time is currently five years after a player retires to be named to the ballot.

Heath Bell ready for anything this week  —  Padres' closer could land in a number of different places, and he has his bags packed … PHILADELPHIA — Heath Bell knows what happens to guys like him this time of year.  He knows because he has his sources — ESPN (obviously), his wife …

Beltran suitors can't offer arbitration  —  The New York Mets are asking high on outfielder Carlos Beltran because A) he is the best hitter available and B) some suitors indicate a willingness to part with good prospects.  —  Keep in mind, though, that a deal can be expanded beyond Beltran for youngsters.

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 …

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.

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.

As speculation abounds, one name to keep in mind for the trade deadline  —  As we head into the final week before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, one name to keep in mind for the Nationals with regard to center field is Denard Span.  —  The Twins center fielder …

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.