White Sox give Guillen extension  —  CHICAGO — Ozzie Guillen took the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship two years ago.  Now he's trying to keep them from having the worst record in the major leagues.  —  Sounds like a strange time to give him a new contract …

Atlanta 13, NY Mets 5  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves roughed up a rusty Orlando Hernandez in a 13-5 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.  —  Yunel Escobar also went deep for Atlanta, which played without Chipper Jones for the second straight night but still managed 13 hits.

The Brian Cashman Interview  —  NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Brian Cashman, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the New York Yankees, was kind enough to spend some time with me detailing the organization's commitment to securing and nurturing young pitching talent.

La Russa: Players a key issue  —  CINCINNATI — When he decides whether he wants to return as Cardinals manager for next season, Tony La Russa said he'll have to determine if the stresses of this season have frayed or weakened his relationship with his cornerstone players.

Clemens Is Planning to Face the Red Sox  —  Roger Clemens rejoined the Yankees on Tuesday, throwing in the bullpen for Manager Joe Torre and the pitching coach Ron Guidry, and he said he planned to pitch Sunday at Fenway Park.  —  "Right now, I fully expect to," said Clemens …

AL Cy could boil down to longtime rivals  —  Wang, Beckett front-runners, with Sabathia right there, too  —  Just when you thought the Yankees and the Red Sox had exhausted all possible manifestation of their intense rivalry ... here come the ballots for the American League Cy Young Award.

Fielder, Brewers take NL Central lead  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Orioles manager Earl Weaver always argued the easiest way to win any game was getting frequent visits from Dr. Longball.  No doubt Weaver loves these take 'em-deep Milwaukee Brewers.  —  The Brewers homer like no other team …

Notes: Hamilton to see more lefties  —  Cincinnati to test rookie center fielder against southpaws  —  CINCINNATI — As a rookie, Josh Hamilton never made any waves, requests or demands that he wanted to face more left-handed pitching.  —  Yet it was clear it was something the Reds center fielder wanted.

O's saying little on situation with Gibbons  —  Team 'not in a position' to answer questions; Guthrie may return  —  The Orioles didn't rush to Jay Gibbons' defense today.  They chose instead to tread lightly, their steps and words measured.  —  Players are hesitant to discuss …

Astros acquire Sarfate from Brewers  —  HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros acquired pitcher Dennis Sarfate from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday for cash.  —  The 26-year-old right-hander was 2-7 with four saves and a 4.52 ERA in 45 games, including one start, for Triple-A Nashville this year.

Red Sox take the lead  —  Boston staged a remarkable rally in the bottom of the sixth inning, tying the game and then overtaking the Devil Rays.  —  Dustin Pedroia started it off, hitting a home run into the Monster seats to make it 9-9.  David Ortiz singled, which prompted a change in pitchers - from Jon Switzer to Grant Balfour.

GLAVINE:1 MORE YEAR  —  FUTURE HALL-OF-FAMER HAVING TOO MUCH'FUN' TO RETIRE NOW  —  THE Mets' pitching picture is a lot brighter with Pedro Martinez's return from shoulder surgery, but there is more positive news.  Tom Glavine wants to come back for a 22nd major-league season.

Game delayed  —  It was just announced in the press box that the game has been delayed until 7:15 p.m. so that the grounds crew can deal with the field.  The tarp is still on.  —  (Sorry for the cryptic nature of that last post.  I called it in from the dugout as I was waiting to tape my segment with Tina Cervasio.)

Jays, McDonald reach deal  —  TORONTO — Shortstop John McDonald and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Tuesday to a $3.8 million, two-year contract extension through the 2009 season.  —  "The opportunity I've been given here is something I really appreciate," McDonald said.