Red Sox, Diamondbacks in on Kintzler

The Red Sox and Diamondbacks both have interest in Twins closer Brandon Kintzler, Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com reports. Earlier this week, it seemed likely that the Twins would hold onto their valued contributors and attempt to earn a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2010. They even made a

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Brewers interested in Curtis Granderson

The Brewers have shown interest in Mets' veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX. Granderson is in the final year of the four-year, $60 million deal he signed with New York in 2013. This winter, Granderson drew some interest as the Mets tried to move both him and Jay Bruce

Yangervis Solarte begins rehab assignment, could get look at shortstop

Thursday was a pivotal date for Yangervis Solarte. The Padres second baseman, who had not played in a game since suffering a left oblique strain June 20, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso. He was scheduled for five to seven innings at his typical position. With Monday's non-waiver trade