Mark Teixeira to have season-ending wrist surgery … Doctors have recommended that New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira undergo surgery to repair the sheath tendon in his right wrist, which would end his season and deal another injury blow to the second-place club.

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.

Yankees' Alex Rodriguez can't keep quiet  —  Only Rodriguez could turn a positive story into a negative one this quickly.  The news wasn't actually all that newsy; the Daily News reported Sunday night that A-Rod had been cleared to begin playing rehab games by July 1, assuming the Yankees decided he was ready.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

Blue Jays welcome back Reyes in finale with Rays  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays will receive a boost when shortstop Jose Reyes returns to action just in time for today's finale of a three- game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Cubs ‘Committed’ to loyal fans with new campaign  —  Cubs fans are incredibly loyal, and now they will be recognized for their commitment to the team.  (Getty)  —  Cubs fans Jeff and Jessi Galbraith of Indianapolis got engaged at Wrigley Field.  Chicagoan Adam Weiler convinced his wife …