Parts of Suit Against Mets' Owners Are Dismissed  —  A federal judge awarded both sides a partial victory Tuesday in the $1 billion lawsuit brought against the owners of the Mets by the trustee for the victims of Bernard L. Madoff — allowing the suit to go forward, but limiting how much money …

White Sox ‘fire’ interim manager Joey Cora by text  —  White Sox coach Joey Cora, who was told on Monday that he'd be the interim manager for the final two games, was informed by a Ken Williams' text on Tuesday that he's no longer needed.  —  The strange end to the White Sox' 2011 season …

Rays turn triple play  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—The Tampa Bay Rays have turned the third triple play in team history.  —  The Rays accomplished the feat in the sixth inning Tuesday night while trailing 3-2 on a grounder by the Yankees' Russell Martin(notes).

Twins defeat Royals to avoid 100th loss, for now  —  MINNEAPOLIS - The Twins' run to 100 losses was halted for one night.  —  Anthony Swarzak pitched into the seventh inning and Rene Tosoni crushed a grand slam in the sixth Tuesday night as the Twins eased to a 7-4 victory over Kansas City.

Saltalamacchia out but ‘available’ for O's game  —  BALTIMORE — Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia said he wanted to play Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles but his collarbone is still stiff, weak and sore, so manager Terry Francona decided to go with rookie Ryan Lavarnway behind …

Prince Fielder has 1st 3-HR game, Brewers top Pirates 6-4  —  MILWAUKEE - Prince Fielder hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, including a two-run shot in the seventh inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Totals  —  2B: Bos 2, D. McDonald (6), M. Scutaro (25).  Bal 3, N. Markakis (31), V. Guerrero (30), A. Jones (26).  —  3B: Bos 1, C. Crawford (7).  Bal 1, N. Reimold (3).  —  HR: Bos 4, J. Ellsbury (32), R. Lavarnway 2 (2), M. Scutaro (7).  Bal 2, M. Wieters (22), A. Jones (25).

Bumgarner Wins 13th, Giants Blank Rockies  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, Brandon Belt homered into McCovey Cove and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-0 on Tuesday night.  —  Conor Gillaspie, making a rare start …

Bryan Petersen's homer leads Marlins over Nats  —  MIAMI - Bryan Petersen homered with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and Javier Vazquez pitched a five-hitter as the Florida Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Tuesday night.  —  Petersen hit the first pitch from reliever Doug Slaten (0-2).

Jose Reyes hits 2 HRs, boosts bid for NL batting title  —  NEW YORK — Jose Reyes hit two solo home runs, putting pop into his bid for the NL batting title, but the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 5-4 on Tuesday night on Drew Stubbs' squeeze bunt in the 13th inning.

A's acquire Kila Ka'aihue from Royals for Ethan Hollingsworth  —  Last week the Royals designated Kila Ka'aihue for assignment, removing him from the 40-man roster, and today they traded the 27-year-old first baseman to the A's for minor-league pitcher Ethan Hollingsworth.

Kershaw looking forward to new contract  —  PHOENIX — Dodgers Cy Young candidate Clayton Kershaw is in line for a huge raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he knows it.  —  “I've started to think about it,” said the winner of the National League pitching Triple Crown.

Roberts' slam gives Arizona amazing comeback win  —  PHOENIX — Ryan Roberts' grand slam capped a six-run 10th inning that gave the Arizona Diamondbacks the most amazing of their 48 come-from-behind victories this season, a 7-6 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.