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.

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 …

Tigers, Others Interested In Lincecum As A Reliever  —  Several teams, including the Tigers, have interest in acquiring Tim Lincecum from the Giants but as a relief pitcher instead of a starter, FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports.  Lincecum has only made one regular season relief appearance …

Hanley Ramirez hopes to remain a Dodger  —  The 29-year-old infielder will be a free agent at the end of the 2014 season, and he says he wants to be with the Dodgers for the remainder of his career.  —  Hanley Ramirez said that if the Dodgers approach him at any time about extending his contract, he would be open to talking.

Granderson hopeful for early return in July  —  NEW YORK — Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson said Monday he's optimistic he can return later this month as he continues to recover from a broken left pinkie.  —  Granderson, who last played on May 24 and has played in just eight games this year …

Bobby Bonilla's increasingly infamous deferred compensation arrangement with the Mets is actually two separate deals totaling more than $40 million, not only the $30 million that has been previously reported, people familiar with the world's longest sports deal told CBSSports.com.

Nelson's stage starting to meet his stature  —  Hard-throwing, 6-foot-6 Futures prospect moving up professional ranks  —  NEW YORK — The first big league All-Star Game staged in the home park of the Mets was played in 1964, and the pitcher who surrendered the final-pitch home run …

The Futures Game and a glimpse of the future  —  Mets prospects Noah Syndergaard, Brandon Nimmo and Rafael Montero were all part of yesterday's MLB Futures Game at Citi Field.  —  In this video, Nimmo, Syndergaard, B-Mets Manager Pedro Lopez, and Team USA Manager Mookie Wilson discuss each …