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.

Former Ranger could yank deal away  —  Coming to you today from a dark, dark room.  The blinds are closed.  The security system is on.  I've got my perimeters under surveillance.  I'm in a conspiracy theory frame of mind.  —  A completely hypothetical thought crossed my mind and now I'm obsessed with it.

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 …

Guillen tiring of 'unreliable' Podsednik  —  After Scott Podsednik's latest injury, it's pretty much a given that the White Sox will have a new leadoff hitter entering the 2008 season.  —  "He's unreliable, there's no doubt," manager Ozzie Guillen said Tuesday after Podsednik's strained left rib cage caused …

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's may have a logjam at DH  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  A's designated hitter Jack Cust is hot again, jeopardizing the future of Mike Piazza, a potential Hall of Famer, in Oakland.  —  If Piazza's shoulder doesn't recover enough by the All-Star break for him to throw and return part-time to catcher …

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 …

Athletics' Blanton 4-hits Blue Jays  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Joe Blanton felt safe when he saw manager Bob Geren approach the mound with two outs in the ninth inning.  He had just walked his first batter with slugger Troy Glaus coming to the plate.  —  After a brief conference …

Ramirez tweaks left hamstring  —  Marlins shortstop leaves game in third inning, is day-to-day  —  SAN DIEGO — Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was removed in the third inning during Monday night's 3-1 loss to the Padres with a tight left hamstring.  —  He is listed as day-to-day.

Mets Can't Finish Off Series Sweep  —  PHILADELPHIA - Mike Pelfrey had his fastball up to 95 mph.  His slider and changeup were better than he previously had shown.  That probably means the rookie righthander earned another start later this week in Houston, and maybe then the Mets will help him get his first win of the season.

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 …

In Griffey's house, Bonds clubs No. 751  —  Slugger now four behind Aaron's all-time record  —  CINCINNATI — On a night when Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr. came into the game having combined for 1,335 homers, the Giants slugger continued his inexorable march toward Hank Aaron's all-time Major League Baseball home run record.

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 …

Game 81: Twins at Yankees  —  Here is the lineup:  —  YANKEES  —  Damon DH  —  Cabrera CF  —  Jeter SS  —  Rodriguez 3B  —  Posada C  —  Matsui LF  —  Abreu RF  —  Phillips 1B  —  Cano 2B  —  Wang RHP (7-4, 3.86)  —  Pregame chatter: Minnesota is starting Carlos Silva (6-8, 4.15).

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 …

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.