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.