The tall and short of it is that the fight between two rookies for Arizona's No. 3 quarterback job goes on, despite John Skelton's smashing debut.
The Philadelphia Phillies have activated All-Star second baseman Chase Utley from the disabled list, less than seven weeks after he had thumb surgery.
The St. Louis Cardinals signed third baseman Zack Cox, their first-round draft pick, to a $3.2 million, four-year contract.
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Colby Rasmus thinks he'll miss at least a handful of games with a strained right calf, an injury that progressed from a bruise after he fouled off a pitch last weekend.

When the PGA Championship returns in five years to Whistling Straits the rules on playing the countless bunkers may still be in place.
Dallas Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo had five loose particles removed from his right knee Monday, a clean-up job that could sideline him for the rest of the preseason but should have him feeling better than ever when the regular season begins.

On their first day in their new home, the New York Jets honored their past.
Dennis Dixon is off to a running start as he tries to overtake Byron Leftwich and become the Steelers' starting quarterback during Ben Roethlisberger's suspension.
The Dallas Cowboys' offensive players walked off the field when practice ended Monday, a clear indication they received the message coaches sent the day before.