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.

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.

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.

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 …

Joyce Homers to Help Rays Top Mariners 3-1  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Joyce had two of Tampa Bay's three hits, including a solo homer and RBI triple, to help the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 for their ninth victory in 10 games on Tuesday night.

Jackson, Porcello lead Tigers past Royals 9-3  —  DETROIT—Austin Jackson had four hits and Rick Porcello pitched eight strong innings to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 9-3 on Tuesday night.  —  The Tigers scored five runs in the first and won for only the third time in 11 games.

Former top pick Beckham suspended  —  UPDATE, 6:05: Here are statements from the Rays Friedman and from Beckham:  —  Friedman: “We are very disappointed by Tim's actions.  Tim possesses great potential, and he must rededicate himself in order to become the person and player we know he can be.”

Former teenage star Upton relates to Harper  —  No. 1 pick in 2005 made big league debut at age 19  —  WASHINGTON — D-backs outfielder Justin Upton has something in common with Nationals phenom Bryce Harper — both were No. 1 overall picks in the First-Year Player Draft.

Torn hamstring shelves Longoria for 6-8 weeks  —  Rays third baseman suffered injury sliding into second base  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Manager Joe Maddon recently noted that the Rays have always done well in stormy weather.  Well, a monsoon hit Tropicana Field on Tuesday …

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).

Mendoza on alert for duty as long reliever as KC staff shuffle continues  —  DETROIT — The shuffling continued Monday for the Royals' pitching staff after a second rainout in three days.  As yet, it does not include any roster moves, although injured right-hander Felipe Paulino appears poised to rejoin the club later in the week.

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 …

Rockies kick around idea of pursuing Jorge Cantu for depth  —  Then-Rangers infielder Jorge Cantu gestures “antlers” for TCU in the Horned Frogs' game against Air Force in 2010.  —  With third base unsettled, the Rockies are kicking around the idea internally of pursuing free agent Jorge Cantu.

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.

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 …