Buchholz has stress fracture, likely out for year … CHICAGO — With the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to now understand why the Red Sox spent so much time and energy on finding a starting pitcher at the trade deadline.  —  Clay Buchholz, who's been out six weeks, is suffering …

Nicasio's Solid Outing Ruined by Bullpen in Loss  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Juan Nicasio was in line for his first road win before the Colorado Rockies fell apart.  —  Nicasio pitched seven strong innings but the bullpen couldn't hold it as the San Diego Padres rallied for six runs …

Castro, Cubs solve Westbrook to earn victory over Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS — Starlin Castro and Marlon Byrd had key hits as the Chicago Cubs broke up Jake Westbrook's perfect game with a four-run sixth inning and held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.

Winners, losers and tweeners from trade deadline  —  At 10 Degrees Headquarters, we've been having a bit of an identity crisis lately.  First we drop 25 Degrees coming out of the All-Star break, and today we're going with 30, one for every team in baseball.  Next thing you know, it's going to be 180 - totally backward.

Angels' Weaver ejected for buzzing Avila  —  Ace righty tossed for purpose pitch after Guillen admires homer  —  DETROIT — With the Tigers' Justin Verlander working on a no-hitter through seven innings — which would be broken up two outs later by Maicer Izturis — bad blood boiled …

Athletics trade reliever Ziegler to Diamondbacks  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired right-handed reliever Brad Ziegler from the Oakland Athletics for a pair of young players, boosting their bullpen for a playoff push.  —  The 31-year-old Ziegler is 3-2 with a 2.39 ERA …

Brewers win 6th straight, complete sweep of Astros  —  MILWAUKEE - Prince Fielder drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat Houston 5-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep after the Astros traded away center fielder Michael Bourn before the game started.

Jeter hit by pitch, leaves with bruised finger  —  NEW YORK—Derek Jeter has left a game against Baltimore after being hit by a pitch on the knuckles of his right hand.  —  Jeter was hit by the first pitch from Orioles starter Jake Arrieta in the third inning Sunday.

Tough trade deadline for Friedman: Saturday night appendectomy  —  The trade deadline turned out to be a painful experience for Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman, who was hospitalized on Saturday and underwent an appendectomy Saturday night, then conducted business today from his hospital room.

Hellickson Wins 10th, Rays Rout Mariners 8-1  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Jeremy Hellickson held the Seattle Mariners to five hits and a run over seven-plus innings, becoming the first AL rookie with 10 wins as the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to an 8-1 victory Sunday.  —  Hellickson (10-7) …

Francoeur, Gordon hit home runs to lift Royals past Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Danny Duffy pitched into the sixth inning starting for the injured Kyle Davis and Jeff Francoeur and Alex Gordon homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

Marlins beat Atlanta 3-1, Braves' 10,000th loss  —  ATLANTA - Ricky Nolasco scattered 12 hits, Emilio Bonifacio homered and the Florida Marlins handed the Braves the 10,000th loss in franchise history, beating Atlanta 3-1 Sunday.  —  The Braves began the day savoring a deadline trade …