(USATSI)  —  Cubs star right-hander Matt Garza, who separated himself as the top available starting pitcher with a string of impressive recent outings, has received notice that he will likely be traded after contract talks didn't produce an extension.  Garza is drawing interest from the Rangers …

Phillies Looking For A Center Fielder  —  Phillies center fielder Ben Revere told reporters, including MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, he will miss six-to-eight weeks after breaking a bone in his right ankle in the first game of yesterday's doubleheader against the White Sox.  Revere is scheduled to visit a foot specialist tomorrow.

Jordany Valdespin caused stir in Mets clubhouse after being notified of demotion  —  Jordany Valdespin was hitting .188 when he was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas last night.  ( Hunter Martin/Getty Images)  —  PITTSBURGH - When manager Terry Collins informed Jordany Valdespin that the Mets …

No-no creates Giant Freakin' dilemma  —  The Freak.  The two Cy Young Awards.  The 2010 World Series title.  The regression.  The frustration.  The worries about his delivery and durability.  The temporary move to the bullpen in last year's playoffs.  The World Series resurgence.

Workman, Yo!  —  Brandon Workman finishes five innings against the Oakland Athletics with a no-hitter intact.  He walked one and struck out five so far.  This is his first major league start after making one relief appearance.  His minor league profile was a pitcher with a high strikeout rate …

Indians Rally to Beat Royals, 6-4  —  CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run double to cap Cleveland's comeback in the sixth inning, and the Indians charged into the All-Star break with a 6-4 win over Kansas City on Sunday and three-game sweep of the Royals.

Final Score: Mets 4 Pirates 2  —  The Least You Should Know...  Dillon Gee was great for 6 2/3 innings, allowing one run and five hits with only one walk and two strikeouts.  —  The Mets scored three runs in the first innings thanks to an RBI single by Eric Young Jr., and a two-run single by John Buck.

Huntington Talks Trade Deadline, First-Half Success  —  The Pirates have won three in a row entering play this afternoon and, at 56-36, are tied with the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central and the best winning percentage in all of baseball.  Before today's game with the Mets …

Cubs Designate Henry Rodriguez For Assignment  —  The Cubs have designated right-hander Henry Rodriguez for assignment, tweets MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.  The move clears a roster spot for outfielder Cole Gillespie, who was claimed on waivers from the Giants yesterday, tweets Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald.

Archer pitches first MLB shutout, Rays blank Astros  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie Chris Archer pitched a five-hitter for his first complete game in the majors and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 5-0 Sunday.  —  Archer (4-3) struck out eight and walked none in his 13th big league start, including nine this season.

Stanton homers in 9th, Marlins top Nationals in 10th  —  MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are convinced they have put their early season woes behind them — they're making believers out of other teams.  —  Giancarlo Stanton homered leading off the ninth inning to tie it and Ed Lucas beat …

MLB may cut deal with Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to reduce his looming drug suspension: sources  —  According to the sources, a 150-game suspension might be the best that could be expected for Rodriguez, who is rehabbing from hip surgery with high Single-A Tampa and was chastised by the Yankees Saturday …