Yankees catcher Russell Martin blasts umpire Laz Diaz  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yankees catcher Russell Martin lashed out at home plate umpire Laz Diaz after last night's 6-5 victory over the Angels.  After the two argued over balls and strikes, Martin said the umpire refused to let him throw …

Brewers Beat Kershaw, Dodgers 6-3  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday night.

McNamee's wife wants clarification  —  WASHINGTON — Roger Clemens' defense says it will call McNamee's estranged wife, Eileen, to testify, but her lawyer said Thursday that he wanted to make sure that her previously granted immunity remains intact.  —  That's because McNamee, during his testimony …

Jamie Moyer designated for assignment by Rockies; likely done with Colorado  —  The Rockies' feel-good story ended prematurely as they designated left-handed pitcher Jamie Moyer for assignment on Wednesday.  —  “It's a tough pill to swallow, but it's part of the business,” Moyer said.

Blue Jays Beat Orioles to Complete 3-Game Sweep  —  TORONTO (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion hit one of Toronto's four solo home runs, pitcher Brandon Morrow left the game after being struck by a line drive and the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Phillies break through late to defeat Mets  —  NEW YORK (AP) - Pinch-hitter Carlos Ruiz came through with a tying homer in the seventh inning, Jimmy Rollins added a three-run shot and the Philadelphia Phillies busted loose late to beat the New York Mets 10-6 Wednesday night.

RED SOX 6, TIGERS 4  —  BOSTON (AP) - David Ortiz and Will Middlebrooks each hit two-run homers, Kevin Youkilis had a solo shot and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.  —  The Red Sox have won for the 14th time in 19 games but remain in last in a jammed AL East.

Simmons replaces Pastornicky at shortstop  —  ATLANTA — Andrelton Simmons has passed all of the necessary tests at the Minor League level and will now begin what the Braves hope is a long reign as their starting shortstop.  —  After Wednesday night's 10-7 win over the Cardinals …

Mariners use 2 8-run innings to rout Rangers 21-8  —  ARLINGTON, Texas—Justin Smoak hit two three-run homers against his former team and the Seattle Mariners used a pair of early eight-run innings to rout the Texas Rangers for the second straight game, winning 21-8 Wednesday night.

Yankees Rally Early, Snap Angels' 8-Game Streak  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano homered during New York's five-run third inning, Rafael Soriano retired Mark Trumbo on a broken-bat flyout to end it, and the Yankees snapped the Los Angeles Angels' eight …

NL Capsules  —  DENVER—Carlos Gonzalez hit three home runs in his last three at-bats, Michael Cuddyer had a grand slam and Dexter Fowler also homered, leading the Colorado Rockies past the Houston Astros 13-5 on Wednesday night for their third win in a row.  —  The game was not without some concern for the Rockies, however.

Signs of trouble keep piling up for Orioles  —  If you're one of the Orioles skeptics who has been sitting at home the past two months waiting for the wheels to come off this suddenly competitive team, it looks like it might be time to shake your head condescendingly at all the cockeyed fans …

Five amateur players to attend 2012 First-Year Player Draft  —  Five amateur players are scheduled to attend Major League Baseball's 2012 First-Year Player Draft, which will be held on Monday, June 4th at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey.  The players, including Gavin Cecchini …

Burnett Sparkles as Pirates Top Reds, 2-1  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — A.J. Burnett allowed just two hits over seven innings, Matt Hague delivered a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night.  —  Burnett (4-2) escaped early trouble then cruised …

Sports glasses provide fix for Braves' Freeman  —  ATLANTA—Freddie Freeman is back in the Braves' starting lineup, wearing sports glasses he hopes will be a cure for his vision problems.  —  Freeman says he was the first player in the clubhouse on Wednesday and immediately tore into a package waiting at his locker.

McCourt management of Dodgers under grand jury investigation  —  A federal grand jury is investigating possible criminal financial misconduct of the Dodgers and related entities during the ownership of Frank and Jamie McCourt, a person familiar with the matter told The Times.