Phillies hit new low in loss to Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES - The Bleep Happens season of 2013 reached a low point Sunday afternoon when the Phillies came within one out of being shut out for the eighth time in a demoralizing 6-1 loss to the sizzling Los Angeles Dodgers at sizzling Dodger Stadium (see Instant Replay).

Aoki Can Become Free Agent After 2014  —  When the Brewers signed Norichika Aoki to a two-year deal with a club option for 2014 prior to the 2012 season, the belief around baseball was that Aoki would remain under team control as an arbitration-eligible player following completion of that contract.

Dickey, Jays celebrate Canada Day with big win over Tigers  —  TORONTO — Mark DeRosa hit a three-run homer and Jose Reyes added a solo blast as the Toronto Blue Jays romped past the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Monday.  —  DeRosa's homer in the fourth inning put Toronto (41-41) …

Kipnis among best second basemen  —  Take a guess: Which player has the highest OPS of any second baseman in the American League?  —  Nope, the leader is Jason Kipnis of the Indians — the surprising Indians, who on Sunday tied the Tigers for first place in the AL Central.

Rockies' Michael Cuddyer extends hitting streak to 27 games  —  More photos.  —  Let's put this into perspective.  —  Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer extended his franchise-record hitting streak to 27 games Sunday with a two-out single in the eighth off Giants reliever Sandy Rosario.

Mets confidential  —  Things can change over 30 days, but the Mets aren't expecting a significant building block — think a Carlos Gonzalez-type outfielder — to land in their laps before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.  —  “I don't think that's something [for] right now,” a club official said yesterday.

Verlander thinks he found delivery problem  —  Justin Verlander said Monday in an interview with ESPN Radio that he believes he has identified a problem with his mechanics that he hopes will help him return to his dominating self.  —  Verlander, 30, has been solid this season, with an 8-5 record …

Pierre, Marlins reflect on franchise's history  —  MIAMI — The cover of the Marlins' media guide has images of the team's past and present.  There is a photo of plush Marlins Park, along with a picture of Charlie Hough tossing out the first pitch in club history, and catcher Ivan Rodriguez tagging out J.T. Snow in the 2003 playoffs.

Dodgers' Josh Beckett: 'I'd throw ... and I couldn't feel my hand'  —  Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett, shown pitching in May, is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery the week of July 8.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press / May 1, 2013)  —  The numbness and tingling would come and go, usually in a day or two.

Hellickson wins 5th game in June, Rays beat Tigers  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) An early warning from the plate umpire stopped any more trouble on the field between the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers.  It didn't seem to put an end to the ill will, though.

Davis hits 31st homer as Orioles sweep Yankees  —  BALTIMORE — Chris Davis set a franchise record by hitting his 31st home run before the All-Star break, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the skidding New York Yankees 4-2 Sunday night for a three-game sweep.  —  Manny Machado and Nate McLouth …