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Tigers plan to skip Rick Porcello's next start

DETROIT — Tigers manager Jim Leyland says he's skipping Rick Porcello's next turn in the rotation and insists the rookie's last two starts did not factor in the decision.
Romero and Blue Jays stop streaking Yankees 7-6

NEW YORK — Ricky Romero extended his scoreless streak to 24 innings before Eric Hinske homered in his Yankees debut, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on to beat New York 7-6 Monday and avoid getting swept in a four-game series.
Twins All-Star tandem Mauer and Morneau on the map

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are fast becoming one of baseball's best batting tandems.
BoSox place Bailey on DL; recall INF Bates

The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Jeff Bailey on the 15-day disabled list and recalled infielder Aaron Bates from Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday.
Morneau takes AL weekly honors

Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending July 5.
Prado earns NL Player of the Week honors

Atlanta Braves infielder Martin Prado has been named National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 5.
Athletics place Braden on bereavement list; recall Eveland

The Oakland Athletics have placed pitcher Dallas Braden on the bereavement list and recalled pitcher Dana Eveland from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster spot.
Cubs trade INF-OF Freel to Royals

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have traded utilityman Ryan Freel to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named.
Royals acquire Freel from Cubs

The Kansas City Royals acquired infielder/outfielder Ryan Freel from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named and cash considerations.
Report: Deal brokered to sell Cubs

The Tribune Company has reportedly reached an agreement to sell the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field.
Girardi ejected in 1st inning vs Blue Jays

NEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi has been ejected in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kansas City Royals (35-46) at Detroit Tigers (44-37), 7:05 p.m.

The Detroit Tigers try to hold onto first place in the American League Central this evening, when they open a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park.
Texas Rangers (45-35) at LA Angels of Anaheim (45-35), 10:05 p.m.

Josh Hamilton's return comes at the perfect time for the Texas Rangers, as they start a critical three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this evening at Angel Stadium.
Oakland Athletics (34-46) at Boston Red Sox (49-32), 7:10 p.m.

John Smoltz makes his Fenway Park debut for the Boston Red Sox this evening, when they open a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics.
Baltimore Orioles (36-46) at Seattle Mariners (42-39), 7:10 p.m.

After acquitting themselves well on a very challenging road trip, the Seattle Mariners return to Safeco Field tonight to play the first of three straight meetings with the Baltimore Orioles.