Mat Latos struck out a career-high 13 batters in a complete-game gem to lead the Reds to a 3-1 win over the Brewers on Monday at Great American Ball Park.

Coming off a complete-game three-hitter, Justin Masterson will try to snap the Indians' three-game losing streak on Tuesday night in the second of three with the Yankees, who will counter with Phil Hughes.

The Pirates were working on a string of 18 consecutive losing seasons when Clint Hurdle was hired in November 2010, and he quickly figured out that changing attitudes would be critical.

Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was unburdened of scar tissue that impacted a nerve in his left groin area, thanks to a surgery last week. Monday, he put down the weight of a secret he kept earlier in the year.

Bryce Harper is getting daily treatment on his back, which he tweaked while diving for a ball June 7 against the Mets.

Injured Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson threw an extended bullpen session on Monday, and the plan is for him to start on Saturday against the Tigers.

The Cubs No. 1 prospect, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, exited Triple-A Iowa's game early on Monday and headed to Chicago, where he's expected to make his Wrigley debut on Tuesday against the Mets.

Chris Carpenter's next step toward recovering from a right shoulder injury was put on hold Monday in Miami.

Josh Beckett is progressing toward a return to Boston's rotation. The same does not hold true for Clay Buchholz.

Matt Harrison is ready to pitch for the Rangers on Friday night against the Athletics. Derek Holland is ready to pitch for Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday to begin his medical rehabilitation assignment.

Jose Valverde pronounced himself ready to go as needed Monday afternoon as he sat in the visiting clubhouse at The Ballpark in Arlington. With that, the Tigers' bullpen was back at full strength.

Brewers right-hander Shaun Marcum cut short a throwing session Monday because of lingering discomfort in his right elbow, a development that could extend what was supposed to be only a brief stay on the 15-day disabled list.

Marlon Byrd, an 11-year Major League veteran who was released by the Red Sox earlier this month, received a 50-game suspension Monday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

The Orioles granted infielder Miguel Tejada's request to be released Monday.

Chase Utley worked out with the team on Monday and will play a rehab game on Tuesday. If all goes OK, expect him to be activated and hitting third on Wednesday.

Josh Hamilton is on the brink of setting a record for receiving the most votes in a single year, while Robinson Cano moved into the lead at second base in the fourth and final update of American League balloting for next month's All-Star Game.

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