Bruney Is Bound for Birmingham  —  One of the toughest things for players is knowing how much to disclose about injuries.  Almost everybody deals with some kind of discomfort.  The hope is that the players can distinguish between what is normal and what is alarming.  Most guys want to help the team but not hurt themselves.

Sanchez's 6 hits help Pirates drop Cubs to 8th straight loss  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Freddy Sanchez had Pittsburgh's first six-hit game in 19 years, scored four runs, and drove in three to help the Pirates beat the Cubs 10-8 on Monday night, sending Chicago to its eighth straight loss.

Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran set for MRI on Tuesday after playing hurt  —  Carlos Beltran's health test Monday consisted of shagging a few lazy flies and taking a round of swings in the cage.  Tuesday, the test gets more serious.  —  Beltran will go for an MRI on the right knee …

Rays blow 10-run lead, lose to Tribe on walk-off single  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Victor Martinez lined a two-out, two-run single into center field, capping a seven-run ninth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-10 on Monday night after trailing by 10 runs in the fourth.

Buchholz takes perfect game into ninth  —  Red Sox right-hander dominates Bats for third win  —  Clay Buchholz is waiting.  —  So are Red Sox fans.  —  Buchholz (3-0) reminded everyone, again, of his overpowering arsenal by taking a perfect game into the ninth inning as Pawtucket blanked Louisville, 3-0, on Memorial Day.

Thome passes Schmidt, White Sox rout Angels 17-3  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jim Thome surpassed Mike Schmidt for 13th place on the career home run list, Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko also went deep, and the Chicago White Sox routed the Los Angeles Angels 17-3 on Monday night.  —  GAME REPORT: White Sox 17, Angels 3

Astros need to be realistic and start to rebuild  —  It's obvious the Astros aren't going anywhere.  Ken Rosenthal says it's time the club deals its stars.  Yes, even Roy Oswalt.

Dodgers' Milton ready for second start  —  Colorado (18-26) vs. Los Angeles (31-15), 5:40 p.m. PT  —  DENVER — Dodgers left-hander Eric Milton is proud of the decisions that have led him to his second start of the season on Tuesday night against the Rockies.

Dusty Baker Sends Aaron Harang Back Out After 2 Hour Rain Delay  —  In my head, whenever I write about Dusty Baker, I imagine him to be a character called, “Dusty Baker, Baseball Alchemist.”  This has a lot to do with his wildly-reasoned argument from the early spring that a whole bunch …

Lidge, Moyer deserve our patience  —  If the Phillies have a one-run lead against the Florida Marlins tonight, Brad Lidge will be the guy running out to pitch the ninth inning.  And he should be.  —  When the Phillies host the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon, Jamie Moyer …

Baseball Mired in a Mysterious Ratings Slump  —  Seven months after recording the lowest-rated World Series in history, Major League Baseball's national broadcast business is still waiting for a recovery.  —  Lousy weather, delayed games and a lackluster matchup hurt World Series ratings last October …

Minor League Notebook: Lo, Meszaros promoted  —  Organization challenging its young pitchers  —  Aside from the usual movement to fill spots for injuries, including a chain of events that saw catching prospect Koby Clemens temporarily move up to Class AA, it has been a busy year within the Astros' minor league system.

Jorge Posada may be ready this week for rehab game  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada could play in an extended spring training game this week.  —  Posada, sidelined since straining his right hamstring while sliding during a May 4 game against Boston, took batting practice …

Colorado Rockies recall righty Josh Fogg, designate Matt Belisle  —  DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have recalled right-hander Josh Fogg from Triple-A Colorado Springs and designated righty reliever Matt Belisle for assignment.  —  Fogg, recalled on Monday, signed a minor league contract on Feb. 2, 2009.