MLB:

- The Chicago Cubs added a significant piece to their starting rotation Tuesday, acquiring Oakland A’s pitcher Rich Harden in a six-player swap that also netted the club Chad Gaudin.

- Speaking of the Cubs, Ryan Dempster continued his domination at Wrigley on Tuesday, striking out five and yielding just one earned run over 7.0 innings of work in Chicago’s 7-3 win over the Reds. Dempster is now a staggering 10-0 at home, although he’s yet to win a game on the road thus far.

- The Rays have dropped two in a row after being shutout by the Yankees, 5-0. Andy Pettitte won his 10th game of the year, allowing no runs off four hits in 8.0 innings of work. With the Red Sox’ 6-5 win over Minnesota, Tampa is just 3.0 games up on Boston in the AL East.

- Miguel Cabrera had himself quite a night, going 4 for 4 with two dingers, three RBI and two runs scored in the Tigers’ 9-2 thrashing of Cleveland. Ivan Rodriguez and Marcus Thames also homered for Detroit.

- SI cover jinx anyone? The Giants’ young phenom Tim Lincecum was 10-1 entering Tuesday night, but was roughed up by the Mets, allowing four runs on nine hits over six innings. New York shutout San Fran 7-0.

NFL:

- Brandon Marshall’s troubles continue. Apparently the Broncos’ receiver was ticketed by Denver police for more traffic violations in June.

- Plaxico Burress vows to be on time for Giants’ training camp.