Reyes extends hit streak to 25, Marlins double Mets  —  NEW YORK — Jose Reyes extended his hitting streak to a career-high 25 games with an infield single that set up Miami's big inning, and the Marlins extended the New York Mets' home losing skid to a month with a 4-2 win Tuesday night.

Pedroia unhappy about call, ejected inning later  —  Dustin Pedroia disagreed with first-base umpire Paul Nauert's check-swing call on Tuesday night.  (Michael Dwyer/AP)  —  BOSTON — First-base umpire Paul Nauert showed plenty of patience, but Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia couldn't leave the issue alone.

Torrealba placed on release waivers  —  The Rangers have put catcher Yorvit Torrealba on release waivers.  If he's not claimed, he will be given his unconditional release.  The Rangers were unable to trade him.  Torrealba was designated for assignment when the Rangers acquired catcher Geovany Soto from the Cubs last week.

David Ortiz comes to the defense of Josh Beckett  —  Josh Beckett  —  David Ortiz was angry.  —  He was watching television in one of the days following Josh Beckett's Fenway Park start, in which the starter was forced to leave early due to a back spasm.

Mets won't eat Jason Bay's contract  —  NEW YORK — On the day the Mets announced that left fielder Jason Bay will become a platoon player, general manager Sandy Alderson said the Mets have no plans to swallow the final guaranteed season of his four-year, $66 million contract.

Fiers Perfect Through 6, Brewers Beat Reds 3-1  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers rookie Mike Fiers took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Aramis Ramirez hit a two-run homer off Johnny Cueto to lead Milwaukee over the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Tuesday night.

J.A. Happ lasts four innings in debut as Jays fall to Rays  —  James Shields threw eight strong innings, Evan Longoria drove in a run in his return from an injury, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Tuesday night.  —  Shields (10-7) allowed one run and two hits.

Twins Rally for 7-5 Win Over Indians  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — The Minnesota Twins couldn't solve Cleveland Indians starter Corey Kluber.  They had no trouble knocking around All-Star closer Chris Perez.  —  Tsuyoshi Nishioka's go-ahead sacrifice fly was part of a three-run ninth inning against Perez …

After brief shutdown, Bauer returns to hill  —  PITTSBURGH — Pitching prospect Trevor Bauer made his first start in 14 days on Monday, tossing six shutout innings for Triple-A Reno.  —  The organization had decided to shut down Bauer for a couple of weeks in order to give him a breather during his first full professional season.

Orioles Beat Mariners 8-7 in 14 Innings  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Adam Jones singled home the winning run in the 14th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 Tuesday night after rallying from a five-run deficit.  —  It was the fourth straight victory for the Orioles …

Hamels Tosses 5-Hitter as Phillies Beat Braves 3-0  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hamels threw a five-hitter for his fifth career shutout, Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 3-0 Tuesday night to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Braves.

Chen gets win as Royals beat White Sox 5-2  —  CHICAGO—Bruce Chen outpitched Jake Peavy for his first win in six weeks, Billy Butler hit his career-high 22nd homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Tuesday night.  —  The White Sox had won 10 of 13 but saw their lead …

Padres sale agreement in place  —  A group headed by former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley and including pro golfer Phil Mickelson reached agreement Monday to buy the San Diego Padres from John Moores.  —  The purchase price is believed to be around $800 million.