Pujols unhappy Angels coach Hatcher reveals hitters' meeting details  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Before the first game of each series, clubs routinely hold hitters' meetings to review scouting reports on the pitchers they'll be facing, and pitchers' meetings to go over the opposing team's lineup.

Decision day here on sinkerballer Cook  —  The Red Sox face a decision Tuesday regarding Aaron Cook.  —  The 33-year-old righthander can opt out of his contract if the team does not make room for him on the major league roster.  —  But with the starting rotation set for now …

Braun looking to settle into a rhythm  —  SAN DIEGO — At some point, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke expects left fielder Ryan Braun to settle into a rhythm.  So far, Braun's season has been a collection of streaks.  —  After an 0-for-5 Opening Day, the first hitless opener of Braun's career …

Longoria's status remains unclear after injury  —  Reports of DL stint deemed premature by Rays brass  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Contrary to some reports, Evan Longoria's status remains unknown.  —  The Rays third baseman left Monday night's 3-2 win over the Mariners after the third inning …

Rangers are majors' most balanced team  —  TORONTO  —  Statistically speaking, Josh Hamilton is Matt Kemp.  —  Entering Monday, here were Hamilton's Triple Crown numbers and rank in the American League: .395 average (second), nine home runs (first) and 25 RBI (first).

Cards activate Craig; designate Komatsu  —  ST. LOUIS — Following a seven-game rehabilitation assignment, Allen Craig has been activated from the disabled list and will be in St. Louis for the opening of the Cardinals' series against the Pirates on Tuesday.

Closing of $2B Dodgers sale finalized  —  LOS ANGELES (AP)  —  The $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers to a group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson has been finalized.  —  The team announced the deal's closure Tuesday in a statement.  The Dodgers were sold …

Butera promoted; Morneau could land on DL tonight  —  ANAHEIM, CALIF. — The Twins have promoted catcher Drew Butera from Class AAA Rochester.  He is on his way to Anaheim today and will be placed on the active roster before tonight's game.  —  The Twins will make a corresponding roster move before the game.

In Latin America, New Fraud Models Emerge To Combat DNA Tests  —  In the early days of age fraud in the Dominican Republic, it wasn't difficult for a player to shave a few years off his age.  It was often as simple as changing the date on the birth certificate by hand.

Juan Nicasio Pitches Rockies Past Dodgers 6-2  —  DENVER (AP) — Juan Nicasio pitched six solid innings, Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run double and the Colorado Rockies overcame Matt Kemp's latest homer, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 Monday night in the first of 18 meetings this season between the NL West rivals.