Boston slugger David Ortiz and Philadelphia’s Ryan Howard — the Major League leader in home runs — are among the six players tentatively scheduled to compete in the Century 21 Home Run Derby on ESPN.

Also expected to participate are David Wright of the New York Mets, Jermaine Dye of the Chicago White Sox, Toronto’s Troy Glaus and Carlos Lee of Milwaukee, with two other spots for the July 10 competition at PNC Park in Pittsburgh to be determined. - MLB.com

Pedro Martinez will miss his scheduled start Monday night for the New York Mets because of a sore hip.

Mets manager Willie Randolph said Martinez slipped in the bathroom and fell on his hip while he was changing his shirt during a series in Florida in May. - SI .com

The Chicago White Sox and New York Mets filled up the All-Star rosters, earning six selections each when the teams were announced Sunday.

The Mets had four starters elected by fans, including third baseman David Wright and shortstop Jose Reyes — each 23 and chosen for the first time. They will be joined in the lineup by catcher Paul Lo Duca and outfielder Carlos Beltran. Starting pitchers Tom Glavine and Pedro Martinez also made it.

“It’s going to feel like I’m playing with the New York Mets,” Reyes said. “It’s a great feeling for me and everybody.” - SI.com