The Marlins talked to the Pittsburgh Pirates last week about bringing left-hander Mark Redman back to Florida, according to a source with knowledge of the talks.
Bobby Abreu won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting performance Monday night, hitting an astounding 24 homers in his first turn at bat before outslugging hometown favorite Ivan Rodriguez.
Right-hander Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox will be the starting pitchers in the All-Star Game.
The Giants are thought to be entertaining offers for second baseman Ray Durham, who, despite being injury-prone, could provide a contender with a solid switch-hitting bat.
The Rockies would receive 27-year-old starting pitcher Zach Day, nearly ready to come off the 15-day disabled list, and marginal prospect J.J. Davis, a Triple-A outfielder for Preston Wilson.
Boston Red Sox right-hander Matt Clement will replace injured Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay on the American League squad in the All-Star Game, Boston manager Terry Francona announced Saturday.
Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay will miss at least a month because of a broken bone in his left leg, spoiling his shot to start next week's All-Star Game.
Mark Kotsay agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, keeping the reliable center fielder with the club through the 2008 season.
Toronto Blue Jays All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay left Friday night's game against the Texas Rangers in the third inning when he was struck in the left shin by a line drive hit by Kevin Mench.
The Red Sox designated outfielder Jay Payton for assignment yesterday and have a deal in place to send him to the Oakland A's for reliever Chad Bradford.
Red Sox closer Keith Foulke had arthroscopic surgery to repair damaged cartilage on his left knee Thursday, the latest development impacting Boston's ineffective bullpen.