According to major-league sources, the Giants were scouting Texas third baseman Hank Blalock, who went on the disabled list with a sore shoulder Tuesday.

Mariners' All-Star OF Ichiro Suzuki reached 3,000 combined hits in the major leagues and the Japanese League with a first-inning single Tuesday night against the Rangers, as reported by the Associated Press.

The Marlins are the most aggressive suitor for Rangers' catcher Gerald Laird, but the Brewershave added themselves to the list of interested clubs, which also includes the Reds and Yankees.

The Rangers continue to field calls for catchers Gerald Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and one club official estimates that it's "50-50" that one will be moved before the deadline.

A's reliever Brad Ziegler recorded six outs Sunday to set an MLB record with 27 scoreless innings to begin his career.

The Twins wanted Adrian Beltre but couldn't work it out and are now after Hank Blalock of the Texas Rangers.

The Yankees have expressed interest in both the Rangers' Gerald Laird and Royals' Miguel Olivo, according to major-league sources.

The Rangers, who probably will not trade designated hitter Milton Bradley unless they receive an overwhelming offer, are getting calls on two of their right-handed hitting outfielders — Marlon Byrd and especially Nelson Cruz, who has hit 31 home runs in 314 at-bats at Class AAA.

The huge Yankee Stadium crowd adopted Josh Hamilton on Monday night.

Milton Bradley will start for the American League at designated hitter during the 2008 MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium next week.