Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome, who has been among the National League’s leaders at the position since the start of balloting, is in a tight race with the surging Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers in the final weekly balloting update for the 79th All-Star Game, to be played on Tuesday, July 15th at Yankee Stadium.

The Brewers activated Eric Gagne from the 15-day disabled list after Sunday’s game at Minnesota, but Manager Ned Yost wasn’t ready to formally assign the former closer a role upon his return, according to an Associated Press report.

Ben Sheets indicated on Tuesday that he intends to test the free agency market this winter, according to The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Ben Sheets allowed just four hits against the Braves on Tuesday in Milwaukee's 4-1 win on the road, according to The Associated Press.

Terry Bross, the agent for Bill Hall, said on Monday that he believes it would be in the best interest of both parties if the Brewers traded his client, according to The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.