Mark Teixeira's season likely over, as doctors recommend surgery  —  Mark Teixeira has missed most of this season because of a wrist injury he suffered in March.  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors have recommended that Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira have surgery on his right wrist, which likely would end his season.

Zimmermann Quiets D-Backs in Nationals' 3-2 Win  —  WASHINGTON — Jordan Zimmermann dominated after a shaky start and rookie Anthony Rendon had his third three-hit performance as the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Sources: A-Rod thinks Yanks slowing return  —  NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez believes the New York Yankees do not want him to return this season, and perhaps ever again, according to sources who spoke to ESPNNewYork.com on condition of anonymity.  —  According to a source …

Futures Game rosters full of fresh faces in 2013  —  Forty of 50 participants new; Fans can vote for Futures Finalists  —  The Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game is now a mainstay of All-Star Weekend festivities, about to take place for the 15th time.  That doesn't mean it can't use a fresh coat of paint every year.

Lackey Sharp as Red Sox Beat Rockies 5-3  —  BOSTON — John Lackey struck out a season-high 12 over seven strong innings and Daniel Nava drove in two runs, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 victory Wednesday and a sweep of the two-game series against the Colorado Rockies.

Marlins Rally Past Twins 5-3 for Winning June  —  MIAMI — Placido Polanco homered for the first time in more than a year and Jeff Mathis hit his first since last August, helping the Miami Marlins overcome a three-run deficit Wednesday in a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.

Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy likely needs Tommy John surgery  —  The Orioles hoped that Dylan Bundy would pitch for them in the big leagues this season.  —  Now there's a real chance that he won't even make it there next season.  —  Bundy is visiting Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday …

Cubs and slugger Bryant — the No. 2 overall pick — are at odds in talks  —  Slugging third baseman Kris Bryant, the No. 2 pick overall by the Cubs, is one of only a handful of first-rounders still unsigned.  And judging by the negotiations so far, he's going to remain that way for a while …

Red Sox's Buchholz calls off bullpen session  —  BOSTON — Throwing off a mound for the first time in nearly 20 days, Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz cut short his bullpen session after 15-18 pitches because of discomfort in his trapezius muscle.  —  Buchholz, who has been on the disabled list …

Never Mind What I Wrote About the Royals  —  Earlier this month, I wrote an article about Ned Yost's decision to ask his front office for help in constructing a more productive lineup.  That request had a happy result: a lineup that looked a lot more sensible than the one the Royals had been running out before.