NL shoots for fourth straight victory over AL at All-Star Game  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - New York Mets right-hander Matt Harvey's electric first half has brought back memories of Dwight Gooden bursting on the scene for them nearly 30 years ago.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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...

Source: Manziel offers apology to A&M staff … Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has apologized to the Aggies coaching staff and is being advised to be honest about what led to his much-discussed departure last weekend from the Manning Academy, a source told ESPN.

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 …

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.