Braves snap Yankees' winning streak  —  NEW YORK — On a night when the retiring third baseman had an error that cost a run and the veteran pitcher labored through five innings, it was youth that served a 4-3 win for the Braves against the sizzling Yankees.  —  Rookie shortstop Andrelton Simmons drove …

Ross returns as Podsednik heads to DL  —  BOSTON — The game of musical chairs that has been Boston's outfield this season continued on Tuesday, when Cody Ross was activated and Scott Podsednik was placed on the 15-day disabled list.  —  Ross, who was a key contributor for the Red Sox earlier in the season …

Pena's 2-run HR lifts Rays to 5-4 win against Nats  —  WASHINGTON—Carlos Pena hit a two-run homer and David Price bounced back from his worst start of the season to pitch seven strong innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

Positive test costs Phils' Galvis 50 games  —  PHILADELPHIA — Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that rookie second baseman Freddy Galvis, who has impressed both the organization and fans with his brilliant defense and on-field smarts, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive …

History Suggests Rockies' 4-Man Rotation Won't Last Long  —  Tuesday night in Philadelphia, a Grand Experiment began.  —  No, the Phillie Phanatic didn't spurn slapstick for political comedy.  —  Manager Jim Tracy's Colorado Rockies are switching to a four-man pitching rotation.

Wood Outpitches Peavy, Cubs Edge White Sox 2-1  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Travis Wood pitched six strong innings for his first win as a starter in more than a year, and the Chicago Cubs beat the White Sox 2-1 on Tuesday night even though Jake Peavy went the distance.  —  David DeJesus drove in two runs with a single in the third inning.

Top prospects Danny Hultzen and Nick Franklin will be called up to Tacoma  —  The question has been asked repeatedly in recent weeks.  —  What more do Danny Hultzen and Nick Franklin have left to prove at the Double A level?  —  The answer: Nothing.  —  The Mariners two prized prospects …

McCarthy Outpitches Harang, A's Beat Dodgers 3-0  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brandon McCarthy showed no signs of an ailing shoulder in seven impressive innings, winning his third straight start and sixth consecutive decision to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Pirates drop Twins 7-2 for 3rd straight win  —  PITTSBURGH—Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including his 12th homer of the season, and Kevin Correia ended a lengthy winless streak at PNC Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Tuesday night.

Pujols, Trumbo, Trout Batter Giants for 12 Runs  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer, Mark Trumbo added a three-run triple while driving in five runs, and Mike Trout matched his career high with four hits in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Florida State Ousts U.C.L.A. From College World Series  —  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Florida State's Scott Sitz gave the best performance of his career on college baseball's biggest stage.  —  The junior known as “the Bulldog” by teammates allowed five hits and struck out eight …

Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman stands by Roger Clemens after not guilty verdict in perjury trial  —  Announcer who famously brodcasted Rocket return defends Clemens  —  Perhaps the only one who defends Roger Clemens (c.) as vigorously as Rusty Hardin (r.) is Yankees announcer Suzyn Waldman.