Here's One Way to Taunt a Red Sox Fan  —  The scene: Casey Janssen sits down Jarrod Saltalamacchia on a called third strike for the second out of the ninth inning.  One female Blue Jays fan in attendance decides she's had enough of a visiting Red Sox fan, who probably spent most of the evening reminding …

The NY Mets just can't catch a break as David Wright's fractured pinkie takes the luster out of the magical start to season  —  With third baseman sidelined, Jason Bay figures to face more pressure than ever  —  A dejected David Wright can't bear to watch action on field as he's forced to sit with broken pinkie.

Moores says Padres sale will proceed  —  SAN DIEGO — San Diego majority owner John Moores said Tuesday that the ownership group is moving ahead with plans to sell the franchise.  —  The Padres announced that Steve Greenberg of Allen & Company and John Moag of Moag & Company have been retained …

Mariners lose a tough one-run game  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — One could forgive some suspected hyperbole from Blake Beavan after he guessed he'd witnessed “thousands” of games at this ballpark while growing up.  —  It might have sometimes felt like thousands for the present …

Hellickson hit on head by ball, taken to hospital  —  UPDATE, 12:49: Obviously early to speculate, but Hellickson's next start is Saturday.  And Maddon said he'd use Davis in relief today is needed.  So that could mean a call-up if Hellickson can't go, though Cobb pitched Tuesday and Torres today.

Terry Francona wants no part of Fenway's celebration  —  Don't look for former manager Terry Francona at Fenway Park when the Red Sox celebrate the 100th anniversary of their beloved ballpark a week from Friday against the Yankees.  Francona is still smarting from the way things ended between himself …

Exclusivity the key to trumping uncertainty  —  The Dodgers' deal hinged on big TV rights fees.  But how much bang for their buck do networks and cable companies really get?  —  How high is too high for local TV sports rights these days?  The new owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Miami survey: Marlins' Guillen should keep job  —  Ozzie Guillen is viewed unfavorably by nearly half of Cuban-Americans surveyed in an ESPN-commissioned poll, but nearly two-thirds of Miami residents, and 56 percent of Cuban-Americans, think Guillen should keep his job despite comments …

Reds, Phillips come to terms on six-year deal  —  Second baseman to get $72.5 million through 2017 season  —  CINCINNATI — When first baseman Joey Votto was signed by the Reds to a mammoth 10-year, $225 million contract by the Reds, Brandon Phillips was concerned the writing was on the wall to end his tenure in Cincinnati.

Grilli Gives Up Ethier's Homer in Pirates' Loss  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates faced four of the NL's elite starting pitchers in their first four games of the season, yet still emerged with a split.  —  That impressive result didn't feel particularly comforting to the Pirates …

Duffy Leads Royals Past Athletics 3-0  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Danny Duffy pitched six sharp innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 in a rain-shortened game on Tuesday night.  —  Mike Moustakas hit an RBI double in the fourth and Mitch Maier added a solo homer …

Wilmington Group Hopes To Move Ballpark Plan Forward  —  (updated) Hopes for Carolina League baseball coming to Wilmington, N.C., took a significant step forward when the Atlanta Braves and Mandalay Baseball Properties announced this morning at al press conference that they have a plan in place …