Wrist pain lingering for Teixeira, GM says  —  NEW YORK — Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is still feeling pain in his damaged right wrist more than a week after receiving a cortisone shot intended to soothe the discomfort from a partially torn tendon sheath, again raising the possibility …

Rays owner talks future, possible move  —  Here is the flabbergasting reality of the Tampa Bay Rays: They are on pace to finish with a winning record for a sixth straight season but have the lowest average attendance in the American League (17,909).  —  The location and aesthetics …

Trade deadline notes: Could the Yankees get anything for Hughes, Chamberlain?  What teams are the most aggressive so far?  —  Why, hello.  And happy Monday.  Here are some trade deadline-related notes, gathered over the past few days from conversations with major league executives.

Yankees' Alex Rodriguez will begin minor league rehab assignment, return to Bronx is coming soon  —  Rodriguez, who is embroiled in Major League Baseball's investigation into alleged steroid provider Anthony Bosch, can return to game action a week from Monday, according to his doctors.

As Angels tumble, Arte Moreno defends his turf  —  PHOENIX - Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno plops down at the breakfast diner, orders the bacon-turkey cheese omelette, heaps on the salsa, and wishes it wasn't 7:30 in the morning.  —  “I love my beer,” Moreno says.  “Beer makes me smarter.”

Werth pulls left groin, hopes to avoid missing time  —  WASHINGTON — Right fielder Jayson Werth left Sunday's game against the Rockies in the fourth inning after pulling his left groin.  He doesn't expect to go on the disabled list and hopes to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

Rickey Henderson, the greatest leadoff hitter, on how to be a great leadoff hitter  —  Rickey Henderson leads a long line of ex-Yankees at Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.  (PHOTO: William Perlman/The Star Ledger via USA TODAY Sports)  —  On Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium …

Gaudin questionable to make next start  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Giants pitcher Chad Gaudin's availability to start Tuesday in Los Angeles is still unknown, manager Bruce Bochy said prior to the start of Sunday's series finale against the Marlins.  —  Gaudin's scheduled bullpen session between starts …

Mo on starting ASG: 'I'd rather pitch in ninth'  —  Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says he'd prefer to take on his customary role and close the All-Star Game on July 16 at Citi Field rather than start the Midsummer Classic.  —  Rivera plans to retire after this season, and there has been buzz …

Rangers' Profar preps for OF debut  —  It's not a bad idea for the Rangers to try Jurickson Profar in the outfield, particularly when he isn't going to play much behind Ian Kinsler at second and Elvis Andrus at short.  —  Frankly, the Rangers could use another outfielder, particularly one who is a switch-hitter with promise.

Ike Davis named PCL Player of the Week  —  Ike Davis, demoted to the minor leagues earlier this month, was named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week.  —  Davis hit .474 with a .630 OBP in six games last week, including four home runs and seven RBI.

D-backs' Hill to return for road opener vs. Nats  —  PHOENIX — Arizona will get a big boost to its lineup Tuesday when the club begins a 10-game road trip in Washington.  D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said Aaron Hill would be activated from the disabled list after the team's 4-2 loss to the Reds.