Church, Reyes to DL, FMart Up  —  Ryan Church and Jose Reyes have been put on the 15-day DL, Omar Minaya told reporters today.  —  Fernando Martinez has been promoted, and is on his way to Citi Field.  —  The Mets also traded cash to the Indians for minor-league SS Wilson Valdez …

Smoltz's rehab: 3 1/3 innings, 60 pitches  —  John Smoltz came out for a fourth inning despite having thrown 59 pitches in his rehab start with the Double A Portland Sea Dogs, then finished his night with one pitch, a fly ball to left.  Smoltz allowed one earned run on three hits over three innings.

Yankees' Bruney goes back on disabled list  —  ARLINGTON, Texas - Brian Bruney did what he thought was right last week, telling the Yankees he was ready to come off the disabled list despite the pain in his right elbow.  —  But after appearing in one game, Bruney was put back on the DL yesterday …

Ortiz dropped to sixth  —  The Red Sox have dropped David Ortiz to sixth in the batting order, with J.D. Drew moving up to the struggling Ortiz's familiar third spot.  —  When asked by my Globe colleague Amalie Benjamin if he was going to talk to the media before the game, Ortiz replied, “After I go deep tonight.”

Baltimore Orioles poised to call up prospect Matt Wieters on Friday  —  BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles are readying the welcome mat for their much-talked-about prized prospect.  —  Catcher Matt Wieters will be recalled by Baltimore on Friday and make his major league debut at home that night against the Detroit Tigers.

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.

Greinke goes to 8-1 as Royals beat Tigers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke struck out eight while pitching his fifth complete game and Mitch Maier drove in three runs after coming off the bench, leading the Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 6-1 Tuesday night.

Dodgers use big outbursts to down Rox  —  Los Angeles tallies seven runs in fourth, eight in seventh  —  DENVER — Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre wears a T-shirt that says, “Minor setback for a major comeback.”  It couldn't have rang more true for Pierre and the Dodgers since slugger Manny Ramirez's suspension.

Note: Championship Pennants by Bullpen Entrance  —  The Mets put their championship pennants under the bridge, above the bullpens and the old Home Run Apple, facing the Bullpen Entrance:  —  I'm glad they're on dispay, but I don't understand why they chose to put them in a place that is hidden from the stands.

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 …

Struggling Rockies appear headed toward selloff  —  Will Clint Hurdle take the fall for the Rockies' struggles?  Will the team hold a fire sale?  Here's some insight.  —  DAYN PERRY

Gagne signs with Can-Am team  —  QUEBEC CITY - The Quebec Capitales baseball club got a surprise from the major leagues Tuesday in the form of a contract with Eric Gagne, the former star relief pitcher of LA Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers fame.

Grand jury declines to indict Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe  —  GALVESTON, Texas — A Galveston County grand jury did not indict Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and three others on misdemeanor charges stemming from a fight with police that broke out at a post-wedding party in October.

Indians send down OF LaPorta, recall OF Crowe … CLEVELAND (AP) — Outfielder Matt LaPorta was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday by the Cleveland Indians, who recalled outfielder Trevor Crowe from their International League affiliate.  —  LaPorta is considered by Cleveland …

Bucs wield hot bats in Windy City win  —  Sanchez's six hits help Pirates snap out of funk, down Cubs  —  CHICAGO — For two teams that came into Monday's game having had recent trouble scoring runs, the only thing they couldn't do was stop each other from lighting up the scoreboard.