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 …

Blake gives Dodgers versatility in order  —  Third baseman hits in No. 4 spot for third straight game  —  DENVER — Before every game, Casey Blake's routine is to ride a bike or run a treadmill and loosen his legs before hitting in the batting cages.  —  Blake's position in the batting order is hardly routine.

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.

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.”

Cabrera Designated For Assignment  —  Unable to find a place for him in their rotation or their bullpen, and unable to tolerate the idea of watching his continued struggles, the Washington Nationals on Tuesday designated Daniel Cabrera for assignment, cutting ties with the pitcher they signed in the offseason.

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 notches eighth win as Royals beat Tigers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Probably the last thing Justin Verlander wanted to do was make Zack Greinke a better pitcher.  —  But unwittingly, he did.  —  GAME REPORT: Royals 6, Tigers 1  —  Greinke paid close attention to the way Verlander shut …

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.

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.

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