The Blue Jays, hoping to strengthen their rotation in the midst of a pennant race with the first-place Yankees, trade minor league infielder Michael Young to Texas for Esteban Loaiza, who will post a disappointing 5-7 record down the stretch for the short-term contenders. The Rangers’ newest prospect will develop into a perennial All-Star shortstop, batting .301 during his 13 seasons with the Texan team.

The Blue Jays, hoping to strengthen their rotation in the midst of a pennant race with the first-place Yankees, trade minor league infielder Michael Young to Texas for Esteban Loaiza, who will post a disappointing 5-7 record down the stretch for the short-term contenders. The Rangers’ newest prospect will develop into a perennial All-Star shortstop, batting .301 during his 13 seasons with the Texan team.

The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 9 – 1, as Kevin Brown and Mike Fetters combine on a one-hitter. Larry Walker’s single off Brown is Colorado’s only safety.

The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 9 – 1, as Kevin Brown and Mike Fetters combine on a one-hitter. Larry Walker’s single off Brown is Colorado’s only safety.