Feeling No Pain, Rodriguez Starts for Yankees  —  Alex Rodriguez was in the starting lineup for the Yankees last night in New York, a day after straining his left hamstring.  —  Rodriguez worked out on the field before batting practice to test his leg.  He did some running and took grounders …

Buehrle-ChiSox deal must get done  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The Mark Buehrle contract will get done.  It has to get done.  The difference between Buehrle and the White Sox — a year-and-a-half of no-trade protection — is too small for the deal to collapse.

Angels designate reliever Carrasco for assignment  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels designated right-hander Hector Carrasco for assignment Tuesday and recalled right-hander Chris Resop from Triple-A Salt Lake.  —  The 37-year-old Carrasco was 2-1 with a 6.57 ERA …

Big Unit goes back on DL with back injury  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona pitcher Randy Johnson was put on the 15-day disabled list for the third time this season, sidelined Tuesday because of a sore back right before his scheduled start at St. Louis.  —  The Diamondbacks promoted 22-year-old …

Is Miller Brewing Slamming The Brewers?  —  Written by The Staff  —  A billboard at Wrigley Field is making some question whether Miller Brewing, is slamming the Milwaukee Brewers in favor of the Chicago Cubs.  —  Miller has been a key sponsor of the Brewers - including the naming rights …

PEREZ IS PUT ON DL  —  The Mets' rotation is 40 percent weaker.  Oliver Perez has joining Jorge Sosa on the disabled list.  —  The left-hander, who is having a terrific season, has been bothered by a stiff back.  Not only did Perez miss his scheduled start on Sunday but he was scratched from tonight's tentative rescheduling as well.

NAACAP president belittles baseball's efforts  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The new interim president of the NAACP belittled baseball's efforts to boost black participation, chastising the sport in a letter Tuesday to commissioner Bud Selig.  —  Baseball announced an agreement last month with KPMG …

On DL again, Podsednik called 'unreliable'  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Scott Podsednik on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of a strained left ribcage muscle, leaving the team without its leadoff hitter.  —  The injury occurred Sunday while batting …

A few things....  First of all, a collective standing-O for Julio Lugo.  He broke his 0-for-33 with a second-inning single up the middle scoring a pair of runs after Jason Varitek's grounder with the bases full scored the first run in three three-run second inning.  —  Lugo was batting ninth tonight.

A very good night  —  To some, perhaps even most, the definition of a great baseball game must include a game-winning homer, a Top 10 highlight catch, somebody whiffing 18 people, or some such dramatics.  —  We had only one of those at Fenway last night —

METS GET GOOD REPORT ON ALOU  —  Moises Alou received positive news yesterday, as he was examined and is slated to head to St. Lucie next week for rehab.  —  Alou has been out since May 13 with a strained left quad, and assistant GM John Ricco said yesterday that the left fielder is "improving."

Futures Game Roster Update  —  In for the U.S. team: righthander Kevin Mulvey (Mets) and infielder Matt Tolbert (Twins).  Out for the U.S.: Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox) and Matt Garza (Twins), both of whom will miss the game after being promoted to the major leagues.