Phenom or not, Gee gets it done  —  METS 5 NATIONALS 1  —  No one has a nickname for the days Dillon Gee pitches.  Sandwiched between phenoms Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler, Gee showed the kids are not the only ones who can pitch well for the Mets.  —  Gee battled through six innings …

Dodgers' Josh Beckett needs season-ending neck surgery  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Josh Beckett is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery in about 1 ½ weeks to relieve pressure on a nerve in his neck.  —  The announcement was made by the club on Saturday following …

Angels beat Astros to extend winning streak to six games  —  HOUSTON — Josh Hamilton doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and scored on shortstop Jake Elmore's overthrow, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 3-1 Sunday and extend their winning streak to six.

Trade talk heating up entering July  —  Welcome to July, when the setting of baseball's midseason trade market flips from “posturing” to “deal-making.”  —  Apart from the fringe contenders who likely will delay their buy/sell decisions — namely, the Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals …

Dodgers Designate Matt Guerrier For Assignment  —  The Dodgers announced that they have designated right-handed pitcher Matt Guerrier for assignment.  The move will allow the club to recall right-handed pitcher Chris Withrow from Triple-A Albuquerque.  —  Guerrier posted a 4.80 ERA …

Braves Homer 3 Times, Beat D-Backs 6-2 for Sweep  —  ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman, Dan Uggla and Brian McCann homered, powering Atlanta Braves past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep in the matchup of division leaders.  —  Paul Maholm (9-6) gave up two runs and eight hits …

Despite recovery, Braun likely out until All-Star break  —  PITTSBURGH — Brewers slugger Ryan Braun had a good day in the training room on Saturday — “Probably the best day he has had, as far as one day to the other, so that's encouraging,” manager Ron Roenicke said …

Yankees, Red Sox eyeing Phillies' Young  —  BALTIMORE — While Michael Young would be a perfect fit for the Yankees, the AL East rival Red Sox have informed people they would be very interested in acquiring the veteran third baseman from the Phillies if he is put on the trading block.

Jair Jurrjens Designated For Assignment  —  The Orioles have tweeted they have designated Jair Jurrjens for assignment off the 25-man roster to clear a spot for Brian Roberts.  Roberts, who had been on the 60-day disabled list recovering from a right hamstring strain, is in the lineup tonight …

Tigers, Rays warned after early HBP  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays were warned by home plate umpire Vic Carapazza after Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello hit Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist with a pitch in the first inning of Sunday's game.

Turner pitches Marlins past Padres, 7-1  —  MIAMI (AP) When Jacob Turner had wrapped up the first complete game of his career, he accepted a pat on the stomach from his first baseman, gave his catcher a slap on the shoulder and then greeted manager Mike Redmond with uncharacteristic bravado.

Bryce Harper plays likely final rehab game: ‘I feel pretty good right now’  —  After completing the first full game of his four-game rehab assignment on Saturday, the likely final step before he rejoins the Nationals on Monday, Bryce Harper said he was pleased with the condition of his once-balky knee …