Hours after learning he'd been invited to his first All-Star Game, Padres closer Huston Street took to the mound in the bottom of the ninth and promptly slammed the door on the Rockies, his former team.

The Indians beat yet another Orioles lefty on Sunday, chasing Brian Matusz after four-plus innings en route to a 6-2 victory at Camden Yards. Justin Masterson pitched seven innings to pick up his fifth victory.

The combination of Carlos Gomez and Aramis Ramirez played the role of hero for Milwaukee in the rubber game, giving the Crew a 2-1 walk-off win over the D-backs on Sunday afternoon on a steal and two throwing errors, all on the same play.

If Giants catcher Buster Posey does not call him for advice on catching R.A. Dickey's knuckleball this week, Mets catcher Josh Thole may try to reach out to the National League's starting All-Star backstop.

Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish and Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper are eligible for the All-Star Game Final Vote sponsored by Firestone on MLB.com until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. If they win, they would be the third and fourth rookies to accomplish the feat.

Hours after Yankees greats of years past were honored, Robinson Cano celebrated the here and now of his fourth All-Star selection with a tiebreaking two-run home run in Sunday's 4-2 Yankees win over the White Sox, making a winner of Phil Hughes, who tossed eight stellar innings.

The greatest player in the 100-plus-year history of the game's most accomplished franchise, in the eyes of Robin Ventura is Derek Jeter.

Josh Willingham hit his 17th homer of the season while Trevor Plouffe tallied his 17th and 18th on Sunday, powering Minnesota to a 10-8 win over the Royals.

Considering that home-field advantage in the World Series is at stake, National League manager Tony La Russa takes the All-Star Game seriously.

Carlos Gonzalez, who was named as a reserve outfielder to the National League All-Star team on Sunday, revealed that he has accepted an invitation by team captain Matt Kemp to participate in the Home Run Derby.

The Cubs and Braves start a a four-game series Monday at Turner Field with the Cubs, thanks in large part to rookie Anthony Rizzo, feeling a sense of optimism as they go up against against right-hander Tommy Hanson.

Sunday's game between the D-backs and Brewers at Miller Park was delayed after the first inning while paramedics administered emergency CPR to a Brewers staffer who collapsed in the bullpen.

Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals handled both the heat and the Braves on Sunday afternoon, jumping out to a big early lead and holding on for an 8-4 win in the series rubber match at Turner Field.

Kyle Lohse will get a chance to make the statement that he should've been put on the National League All-Star squad when he takes the mound Monday to open up a weekday set with Josh Outman and the Rockies.

Rosters for the 83rd All-Star Game have been set, as starters and reserves were announced on Sunday. The Rangers, Yankees and Giants each had three starters elected by the fans to start in the Midsummer Classic.

Liam Hendriks takes another shot at picking up his first career victory Monday, when the Twins open a four-game series against Doug Fister and the Tigers in Detroit.

Brewers righty Zack Grienke will start Monday in the opener of a four-game series with the Marlins at Miller Park. He'll oppose righty Carlos Zambrano, who pitched like an All-Star earlier this season, but has tapered off of late.