Trade winds swirl as Colorado Rockies monitor other teams' pitchers  —  It's that time of year when the weather turns steaming hot and trade rumors begin to percolate.  —  For the Rockies, still alive in the hunt for their first National League West title, that could mean reinforcements for the starting rotation and the bullpen.

Former MLB pitcher Justin Miller, 35, found dead  —  PALM HARBOR — Justin Miller, 35, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and Palm Harbor resident since 2002, was found dead Wednesday night, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.  —  Authorities are investigating …

Derek Jeter says Alex Rodriguez is ‘working hard’ to rejoin Yankees  —  The News reported on Thursday that sources close to the ongoing drama surrounding the embattled third baseman believe Rodriguez has fast-forwarded his return to the team so he can then claim he is physically unable to perform and announce his retirement.

Pirates' Cole Wins 4th Straight to Start Career  —  PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole overcame a rocky start to become the first Pirates pitcher to win his first four career starts in more than a century and Starling Marte missed the cycle a few feet short of a home run in Pittsburgh's 10-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.

Final Score: Nationals 6 Mets 4  —  The Nationals defeated the Meta by the score of 6-4 tonight at Citi Field.  —  The Least You Should Know...  Matt Harvey was brilliant for seven innings, allowing three base runners and one home run while striking out 11 batters.  —  Harvey now owns a 2.00 ERA, the best in the league.

Kipnis Leads Indians Past White Sox, 19-10  —  CHICAGO — Jason Kipnis reached base six times and scored four runs, Ryan Raburn homered and drove in four, and the Cleveland Indians rallied from five down early on to pound the Chicago White Sox 19-10 in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Friday.

Blue Jays send Johnson to the mound looking to stump Red Sox  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox aim to stay perfect on their nine-game homestand when they resume a four-game series versus the Toronto Blue Jays tonight at Fenway Park.

Corey Hart out for the year  —  By Michael Hunt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Pittsburgh - Brewers first baseman Corey Hart will miss the remainder of the season after he undergoes surgery on his left knee, manager Ron Roenicke revealed Friday.  —  Hart had been on the DL all season …

Diamondbacks Designate Eric Hinske For Assignment  —  The Diamondbacks announced that they have reinstated Eric Chavez from the 15-day disabled list and designated Eric Hinske for assignment in order to clear roster space (on Twitter).  —  The 35-year-old Hinske hit .173/.259/.288 with one homer …