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 …

Cespedes beats Harper to claim Derby title  —  NEW YORK — Yoenis Cespedes might not be an actual All-Star, but he was the undisputed star of the Chevrolet Home Run Derby on Monday night.  —  Cespedes put on a show for the sold-out Citi Field crowd, banging out 17 home runs in the first round …

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.

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.

Dodgers Sign Dominican Infielder Alberto Estrella  —  Dominican shortstop Alberto Estrella has signed with the Dodgers for $600,000.  —  Estrella, a 16-year-old who has played in the International Prospect League, stands out for his size (6-foot-4, 195 pounds) and righthanded power potential.

MLBPA Chief Michael Weiner With Potential Game Changer On Biogenesis  —  Major League Baseball Players' Association chief Michael Weiner held his annual All-Star Game press conference this morning.  That is news in and of itself, in light of Weiner's battle with brain cancer that has now sidelined him to a wheelchair.

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 …

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.

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...