Astros RHP Bud Norris with candid comments about possibility he will be traded soon. My story here: http://t.co/IR7y4EL2Wx @mlbonfox

If this man's account of MLB wielding $ in PED probe is accurate, players being investigated should be really worried http://t.co/y6jC5RLdJt

The Phillies' Cliff Lee: A 1.97 ERA in his last 9 starts (7 straight wins in decisions ties his most with Phillies).

ESPN Stats and Info: The Pirates' shutout of the Reds Tuesday MLB-leading 12th shutout this season (they had 10 all of last season).

Best day of the year for mets btw. And not just because they got eric young jr.

Kendry Morales with the big go-ahead hit in 10th against his old team. #professionalhitter

Kyle Seager is a very under-rated player. Not enough said about him (by me included) #mariners

RT @gregjohnsmlb: Jeremy Bonderman with scoreless first vs. Angels, has now tied career long scoreless streak with 14 innings in a row.

RT @austin12evans: @buster_espn you re- tweeted it. Even worse

RT @chronastros: #Astros acquire RHP Charles Basford from #Yankees, send OF Fernando Martinez to New York. Basford will join Tri-City. #MLB

Fourth-best run differential in the AL belongs to the KC Royals, who are adding to it tonight. http://t.co/cTVOVunrbO

Esmil Rogers with two earned runs allowed in his last 29 2/3 IP. http://t.co/8zAjRMRyEL Carries a shutout against his former team thru 6.

Here's the link with @jaysonst on the podcast... Plus Lew Wolff; Yankees' quandary. http://t.co/0rtPPiyDew

Today, @jaysonst covered lots of ground on the podcast: Expectations for Myers, Wheeler, PHI trade stuff, Scherzer, Freeman, Padres, etc.

Zack Wheeler so far: 54 pitches, 26 strikes. But still no runs allowed.

MLB statement calls the San Jose antitrust lawsuit “an unfounded attack on the fundamental structures of a professional sports league.”

Jeff Luhnow said today a deal with Mark Appel is “close.” Announcement this week seems possible. @mlbonfox

RT @mikeberardino: Josh Willingham said his left knee "feels better" after cortisone shot but it usually takes 4-5 days for full benefit to…

San Jose votes to sue MLB over A's. On podcast today, talked with OAK owner Lew Wolff about feelings re: litigation. http://t.co/0rtPPiyDew

RT @johnsheahey: #sfchronicle EXCLUSIVE: San Jose suing MLB, challenging baseball’s powers and #sfgiants territorial rights Bud Selig named…

Is Max Scherzer the favorite to start the All-Star Game? My look at the options here: http://t.co/r5ipFoCVUK @mlbonfox

RT @filippo_64: #FedericoCastagnini another Italian rookie trying to reach the Bigs. He's with Aberdeen IronBirds, short-season A Orioles (…

A look at the trade market for relievers here, Cishek, Parnell, Crain, possibly Janssen: http://t.co/x2YZYC4V8J @mlbonfox

My thoughts on Wil Myers, Dodgers-Yankees and Miguel Cabrera-Chris Davis Triple Crown race here: http://t.co/eQksZI1mBJ @mlbonfox

At trade deadline, will Phillies, Blue Jays or Padres buy or sell? I discuss in Behind the Seams: http://t.co/Nw9Q7jPPcz @mlbonfox

How good is Manny Machado? He's on pace to set the all-time single-season doubles record. My column: http://t.co/BqD1TsEBUX @mlbonfox

Scherzer talked a lot about his curveball, how it has helped him add a viable third pitch to LH hitters. The evidence: 10-0.

Max Scherzer is one of the most cerebral pitchers in the game. Asked him tonight why his WHIP is so low this year. Gave a terrific answer.

(Machado could play shortstop in the All-Star Game, too. Interesting decision either way.)

And Josh Donaldson! Sorry, Oakland fans. That makes 5 outstanding 3B candidates in the AL.