NOTABLE
The A's agreed to terms with right-hander Michael Inoa, a 6-foot-7 16-year-old from the Dominican Republic who already sports a mid-90s fastball.
BY THE NUMBERS
10 – Times Detroit has been shut out this season, the most in the major leagues.
34 – Saves in 36 attempts for the Angels' Francisco Rodriguez to lead the majors, and tie John Smoltz's 2003 record for the most before the All-Star break.
6-0 – Tampa Bay's record at home against Boston.
WHO'S HOT
Evan Longoria
Rookie third baseman goes 3-for-4 and drives in three runs – 15 RBI in his past 10 games – for the Rays, who improved the best record in baseball to 52-32 with win over AL East-rival Boston.
WHO'S NOT
Eddie Bonine
Is chased after 2 2/3 innings, the shortest of the 27-year-old rookie's four major league starts for the Tigers. He gave up five runs – just two earned – and seven hits in loss to the Twins.
QUOTABLE
“I'm glad the Seattle Mariners drafted me, 60 years too late. But I'm present.”
– Former Negro League player John “Mule” Miles, 86, who was taken by the Mariners as part of a ceremonial Negro League draft in which all 30 teams participated
