Harvey, Scherzer to start ASG; lineups revealed  —  Mets ace gets the nod to pitch on home field; Tigers righty rewarded for 13-1 record  —  NEW YORK — One starter will take the hill after enjoying a near-flawless first half of the season.  The other will toe the rubber at his home ballpark following …

Home Run Derby ratings up from last year  —  ESPN was top-rated network in prime time on Monday night  —  The home run is still king.  —  In a season that includes two players with at least 35 homers and 90 RBIs before the All-Star break for the first time in baseball history …

Young drawing heavy trade interest  —  Although the Philadelphia Phillies give every indication they are not going to “sell,” the intense trade interest in third baseman Michael Young might prompt them to make an exception.  —  About a dozen clubs have checked in on Young, according to major league sources.

Carpenter starts rehab assignment  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  NEW YORK  • Chris Carpenter's comeback gained speed Monday night.  —  The veteran ace is now on the clock.  —  Carpenter, who has missed all season working to return from shoulder …

MLB set for more instant replay  —  NEW YORK — Major League Baseball says it is moving ahead with plans to expand instant replay for umpires' calls next year.  —  MLB Executive Vice President Joe Torre says “we're pretty confident we'll have it in place for 2014.”

Max Scherzer, Mark McGwire share bond through tragedy  —  NEW YORK — Max Scherzer starts to speak about Mark McGwire, closes his eyes trying to find comfort, but the words won't come out.  McGwire talks about Scherzer, but his voice cracks and tears well up in his eyes.

Why the Reds Should, Although They Probably Won't, Trade Aroldis Chapman After The Season.  (We'd Deal Him at the Trade Deadline If It Meant Landing Miami Marlins right-handed slugger Giancarlo Stanton) ...  No hard- throwing reliever has lasted more than four to five years in Major League Baseball...

Boras: No contract talks on Scherzer until offseason  —  The Monday before the All-Star Game is usually media day for the players, not the agent.  When you represent both of the starting pitchers, though, it's a pretty good day to be Scott Boras, and a great day to talk with reporters.

Bud Selig fends off David Letterman's questions on Biogenesis  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  As might be expected while appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman on Monday, Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig had to fend off some questions from the host about the Biogenesis investigation.