 Replay central resembles NASA
 Associated Press
Executive vice president of baseball operations Jimmie Lee Solomon explains some aspects of the new instant replay capabilities to the media Wednesday at MLB.com in New York. Baseball's replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that's crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASA's Mission Control.
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Bay, Pedroia lead Boston to blowout of Yankees
NEW YORK, 7:45 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York's dwindling playoff chances.
Paul Byrd beat the Yankees in a crucial game for the second consecutive year, and David Ortiz reached base four times for the second straight night.
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PHILADELPHIA, 8:28 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place: This resilient group sure isn't last year's New York Mets. Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado's second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East.
ATLANTA, 5:18 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Braves call up OF, sign pitcher after Kotsay deal: The Atlanta Braves recalled outfielder Josh Anderson from Triple-A Richmond after trading Mark Kotsay to Boston on Wednesday.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 5:18 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Moore meets with Guillen a day after fan incident: Royals general manager Dayton Moore said he met with Jose Guillen after the outfielder confronted a heckling fan Tuesday night.
NEW YORK, 5:08 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Red Sox acquire OF Mark Kotsay from Braves: The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 4:30 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Padilla to miss Rangers start with injury: Texas Rangers right-hander Vicente Padilla will miss his scheduled start Friday against the Los Angeles Angels with inflammation in the muscle joint between the neck and shoulder.
PITTSBURGH, 4:24 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid: No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players' association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug. 15 deadline was unilaterally extended by Major League Baseball without the union's permission.
ST. LOUIS, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Cardinals purchase Phelps' contract, demote Garcia: The St. Louis Cardinals added a power bat to their bench on Wednesday, purchasing Josh Phelps' contract from Triple-A Memphis.
BALTIMORE, 3:05 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Cabrera has forearm stiffness: Orioles right-hander Daniel Cabrera is feeling discomfort in his forearm, and although an MRI showed no damage, Baltimore manager Dave Trembley is considering moving back the struggling pitcher in the starting rotation.
PHILADELPHIA, 2:50 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Mets put Castro on DL: The New York Mets placed catcher Ramon Castro on the 15-day disabled list because of a quadriceps injury and made four other moves Wednesday.
LOS ANGELES, 2:23 p.m. Aug. 27 (AP)
Dodgers recall Blake DeWitt from Las Vegas: The slumping Los Angeles Dodgers recalled infielder Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, making room on their 25-man roster by designating infielder Pablo Ozuna for assignment.
WASHINGTON, 8:26 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)Nats' put OF Kearns on DL, OF Dukes recalled: The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with to a stress fracture in his left foot and reinstated outfielder Elijah Dukes. WASHINGTON, 8:01 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Zimmerman's DPs stymie Dodgers in Nats' 2-1 win: The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers twice hit the ball to Ryan Zimmerman with the bases loaded and nobody out.
NEW YORK, 6:05 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Red Sox put RF J.D. Drew on DL with back strain: J.D. Drew was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a lower back strain, leaving the Boston Red Sox without their All-Star right fielder during a tight pennant race.
PITTSBURGH, 5:53 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Piniella skeptical of new replay system: Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella sounds ready to throw in the towel on baseball's new instant replay system before it starts. At least he'd like to toss out a red handkerchief, like his counterparts in the NFL do.
SAN FRANCISCO, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Rockies place closer Fuentes on bereavement list: The Colorado Rockies placed closer Brian Fuentes on the bereavement list Tuesday and recalled Steven Register from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
DETROIT, 5:10 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Rogers: Yankees cause of instant replay: Kenny Rogers thinks the New York Yankees caused Major League Baseball to start allowing umpires to consult instant replay on home run calls.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., 4:55 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Rays' Evan Longoria to resume hitting this week: Tampa Bay Rays rookie third baseman Evan Longoria will resume hitting this week as he continues a rehab program for a broken bone in his right wrist.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., 4:32 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Blue Jays activate Rolen from disabled list: The Toronto Blue Jays activated third baseman Scott Rolen from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.
DETROIT, 4:29 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Tigers purchase Lambert's contract from Triple-A: The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of pitcher Chris Lambert from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday and started him against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
ST. LOUIS, 4:17 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Cardinals place reserve outfielder on 15-day DL: The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Brian Barton on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right side muscle on Tuesday.
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., 4:06 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Bat inventor hopes to take 'ping' out of baseball: A New Jersey inventor says he has come up with a way to take that aluminum “ping” out of youth baseball and the broken bat out of the national pastime, while making the game a little safer with every swing.
BOSTON, 4:00 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Hall of Famer Yastrzemski leaves hospital: Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski was released from a hospital Tuesday, one week after having triple bypass surgery.
PHILADELPHIA, 7:29 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Myers, Rollins help Phillies sweep Dodgers: Brett Myers tossed seven gritty innings, Jimmy Rollins had three hits and two RBIs, and the Philadelphia Phillies completed their first four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 23 years with a 5-0 win Monday night.
DETROIT, 7:29 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)Sizemore joins 30-30 club and Indians beat Tigers: Grady Sizemore homered twice to join the 30-30 club and Franklin Gutierrez hit a 10th-inning home run to help the Cleveland Indians win their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
SAN FRANCISCO, 7:21 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Bonds seeks dismissal of most of criminal case: Barry Bonds asked a federal judge Monday to toss out most of the government's case against him that charges the slugger lied to a federal grand jury about his alleged steroids use.
PITTSBURGH, 7:20 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Ramirez, Fukudome with 4 RBIs each in Cubs' romp: Aramis Ramirez homered and drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs won their third in a row to retain the majors' best record, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-3 Monday night.
BALTIMORE, 5:31 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Cabrera gets checked out by Orioles doc: Struggling Baltimore Orioles right-hander Daniel Cabrera will get an MRI on his pitching elbow after being examined Monday by the team orthopedist.
NEW YORK, 5:16 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Mets put Maine on DL with bone spur: John Maine was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a bone spur in his right shoulder Monday, leaving the Mets without a key starter as they head into September looking to erase the memory of last year's disastrous stretch run.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 4:31 p.m. Aug. 25 (AP)
Frank Francisco to become Rangers' closer: Frank Francisco does not have a career save and is 0-for-6 in save opportunities this season, but he will be the Texas Rangers closer for the remainder of this season.
ANAHEIM, 3:53 p.m. Aug. 24 (AP)
K-Rod gets 50th save, Angels beat Twins: Francisco Rodriguez earned his 50th save, and the Los Angeles Angels got RBI triples from Vladimir Guerrero and Gary Matthews Jr. in the eighth inning to rally past the Minnesota Twins 5-3 Sunday for a split of their four-game series between AL division leaders.
NEW YORK, 4:26 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Baseball players, owners near agreement on replay: Baseball owners and players were close to finalizing an agreement on instant replay, and an announcement on the start of the innovation likely will be announced next week.
TAMPA, Fla., 6:56 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)Steinbrenner expects Chamberlain to be back: Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner expects hard-throwing Joba Chamberlain to pitch again this season. Whether it's as a starter or out of the bullpen will be determined.
NEW YORK, 6:10 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Astros activate infielder Castillo: The Houston Astros activated infielder Jose Castillo for Friday night's game against the New York Mets after picking him up off waivers from the Giants.
MILWAUKEE, 5:47 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Pirates activate Mientkiewicz, plan other moves: The Pittsburgh Pirates activated Doug Mientkiewicz from the bereavement list before Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 5:23 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Tigers place Robertson in bullpen: Nate Robertson, who gave up five home runs in a start Wednesday at Texas, was placed in the Detroit Tigers bullpen on Friday.
MILWAUKEE, 5:18 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Braun returns to Brewers lineup despite bad back: Brewers All-Star Ryan Braun returned to the starting lineup Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates as he continues to deal with a nagging, tight back.
ST. LOUIS, 5:00 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Carpenter clears a hurdle, faces more tests: St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter increased the effort in his second bullpen session on Friday, but the 2005 NL Cy Young winner may not return before Sept. 1 when rosters can be expanded.
NEW YORK, 4:43 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Church activated from DL, in Mets lineup: Ryan Church looked at the New York Mets' lineup for a second time, not because he found it hard to trust his eyes, he was just glad to be back.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 4:40 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Royals place Mahay on DL: The Kansas City Royals placed reliever Ron Mahay on the disabled list Friday, with injured third baseman Alex Gordon almost certain to join him soon.
BALTIMORE, 4:28 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Pavano eager to make up for lost time with Yankees: Back in a New York uniform, Carl Pavano spoke enthusiastically in the Yankees clubhouse Friday about getting a chance to start over.
BALTIMORE, 4:24 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Liz recalled from Triple-A to start against Yanks: The Baltimore Orioles recalled Radames Liz from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and immediately placed him in the starting rotation, hopeful the right-hander benefited from a three-week stay in the minor leagues.
CHICAGO, 4:22 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Harris hits grand slam, 2-run homer to lead Nats: Willie Harris and the Washington Nationals pulled into town in the early morning hours Friday. Weary, maybe. But ready to play the Chicago Cubs.
DENVER, 4:07 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Rockies activate Podsednik, option Melhuse: The Colorado Rockies activated outfielder Scott Podsednik from the 15-day disabled list Friday and optioned catcher Adam Melhuse to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
ARLINGTON, Texas, 3:53 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Blalock activated from DL, starts at 1B for Texas: The Texas Rangers activated Hank Blalock from the 15-day disabled list for Friday night's game against the Cleveland Indians, with the former All-Star third baseman making his major league debut at first base.
TORONTO, 3:46 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Blue Jays put OF Wilkerson on DL, add Bautista: The Blue Jays placed outfielder Brad Wilkerson on the 15-day disabled list Friday with lower back spasms and added utilityman Jose Bautista to the 25-man roster.
TORONTO, 3:37 p.m. Aug. 22 (AP)
Boston OF J.D. Drew has herniated disk in back: Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew has a herniated disk in his back, but is optimistic the pain will subside without a trip to the disabled list.
NEW YORK, 7:32 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
Delgado's big night gives Mets sweep of Braves: Carlos Delgado singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and tied a career high with five hits Thursday night, sending the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves that completed a three-game sweep.
NEW YORK, 5:54 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
Take me out to the replay: MLB game could lengthen: As if major league games aren't long enough already, now there will be replay delays. Sometime before the end of the regular season, Major League Baseball will start allowing umpires to review video to determine boundary calls on home runs, such as whether they cleared fences or went by the foul pole in fair territory.
SEATTLE, 6:21 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)Duchscherer, Gallagher onto A's DL: All-star right-hander Justin Duchscherer went back on the disabled list Thursday because of a strained hip, the latest in an epidemic of injuries for the fallen Oakland Athletics.
TORONTO, 12:16 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
Pavano to start for Yankees on Saturday: Carl Pavano, written off by New York Yankees' fans, will return and start for the team on Saturday at Baltimore.
NEW YORK, 5:12 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)Former major leaguer Jorge Sosa suspended 50 games: Former major league pitcher Jorge Sosa, now in the Seattle Mariners organization, was suspended on Thursday for 50 games after testing positive under baseball's minor league drug program. TORONTO, 12:21 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
Blue Jays acquire Jose Bautista from Pirates: Utilityman Jose Bautista was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday for a player to be named. BRISTOL, Conn., 7:07 a.m. Aug. 21 (AP)
ESPN signs digital rights deal with baseball: Major League Baseball and ESPN signed a new digital rights agreement that will allow the sports network to put baseball content on multiple platforms, including video game consoles and portable players such as iPods.
NEW YORK, 6:51 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Umpires, MLB sign agreement on instant replay: Baseball umpires and management signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow the sport to start using instant replay to help determine calls on the field.
NEW YORK, 5:03 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)Mets sign reliever Al Reyes to minor league deal: Seeking another option for their suspect bullpen, the New York Mets agreed with right-hander Al Reyes on a minor league contract Wednesday. ST. LOUIS, 4:40 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Cardinals to start Wainwright on Friday: The St. Louis Cardinals decided to plug Adam Wainwright into their rotation instead of as the fill-in closer, and will give him a start on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. BALTIMORE, 4:03 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Beckett eyes Tuesday return from 'crick' in elbow: Josh Beckett remains on course to start for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, although manager Terry Francona won't be overly disappointed if the right-hander gets pushed back again. CLEVELAND, 3:21 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Royals put Luke Hochevar on disabled list: The Kansas City Royals placed pitcher Luke Hochevar on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of a rib injury. ST. LOUIS, 2:12 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Cards pitcher Lohse suspended 5 games: Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse was suspended five games Wednesday for throwing a fastball past the head of Cincinnati pitcher Edinson Volquez last weekend. MILWAUKEE, 12:51 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Houston Astros claim Castillo off waivers: The Houston Astros claimed infielder Jose Castillo on outright waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
CINCINNATI, 12:38 p.m. Aug. 20 (AP)
Reds leaders urge patience in letter to fans: Dear fans: Please be patient. In a letter sent this week, the Cincinnati Reds tried to explain why they traded stars Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn, and asked for more time in rebuilding the team.
ST. LOUIS, 10:15 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)Cards' Isringhausen likely out for season: Cardinals reliever Jason Isringhausen, twice demoted from the closer role this season, is likely out for the rest of the season with an elbow injury. TOKYO, 9:36 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Ex-Yankees Irabu arrested for alleged assault: Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a bartender after drinking 20 mugs of beer, a police official said. BOSTON, 6:39 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Yaz undergoes triple bypass surgery in Boston: Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, the last player to hit for the Triple Crown, was resting comfortably Tuesday night after having triple bypass heart surgery. LOS ANGELES, 6:39 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Maddux back with Dodgers, in pennant race: Greg Maddux is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for another stretch drive following a 120-mile trip up the California coast. BALTIMORE, 5:07 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Beckett moved back to next week with hand numbness: Josh Beckett's next start has been pushed back a few days while the Boston Red Sox try to determine the cause of lingering numbness in the his right hand. NEW YORK, 4:43 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Mets closer Billy Wagner (elbow) out indefinitely: Billy Wagner has more pain and swelling in his pitching elbow, and the New York Mets' All-Star closer is out indefinitely.
NEW YORK, 3:58 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Umpires refuse replay call with MLB: Umpires want baseball to take another look at instant replay. Umps said their governing board voted Tuesday to boycott a conference call with management intended discuss implementing replay, angry that their concerns aren't being addressed.
PHILADELPHIA, 4:54 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)Philly fans give Rollins a slight earful: Jimmy Rollins didn't need ear plugs. The reigning NL MVP got a mixed reaction from the crowd in his first home game since calling Philadelphia fans “frontrunners” last week in a television interview. TORONTO, 3:52 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Hideki Matsui returns to Yankees: The New York Yankees activated outfielder Hideki Matsui off the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Justin Christian to Triple-A on Tuesday. BALTIMORE, 3:39 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Sherrill placed on DL with shoulder inflammation: Orioles closer George Sherrill was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation, a disappointing setback for an All-Star pitcher who has 31 saves and has already exceeded a career high in innings pitched.
Aug. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Dodgers close to getting Maddux:The Padres were in negotiations with the Dodgers last night, attempting to complete a deal that would send starting pitcher Greg Maddux to the National League West contenders. The Dodgers had a scout at Maddux's most recent start at Petco Park on Friday night.
CINCINNATI, 12:22 p.m. Aug. 19 (AP)Reds RHP Belisle has knee surgery: Reds right-hander Matt Belisle is done for the season after having surgery on his right knee. WASHINGTON, 10:57 a.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Nationals promote Estrada from Triple-A: The Washington Nationals promoted right-handed pitcher Marco Estrada from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. KANSAS CITY, Mo., 8:52 a.m. Aug. 19 (AP)
Royals sign pitcher Kip Wells: The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent pitcher Kip Wells on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Wells started the season as the Colorado Rockies' opening day starter, but was eventually demoted to the bullpen. The Rockies designated Wells for assignment last week. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., 6:29 p.m. Aug. 18 (AP)
Jogging again, Rays' B.J. Upton thrown out on rare play: B.J. Upton, benched three times in the past two weeks for failing to hustle, was caught jogging on the bases again Monday night and thrown out at second on what should have been a routine double. ATLANTA, 6:11 p.m. Aug. 18 (AP)
Glavine to be examined Wednesday by Dr. Andrews: Braves pitcher Tom Glavine is scheduled to be examined Wednesday by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, a visit that is expected to determine whether the pitcher's stellar career is over.
ARLINGTON, Texas, 5:42 p.m. Aug. 18 (AP)
Rangers' Kinsler out with sports hernia: Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sports hernia, and could be headed for season-ending surgery.
BOSTON, 5:02 p.m. Aug. 18 (AP)
Curt Schilling leaning toward retiring: Curt Schilling says he's leaning “very heavily” toward retirement and is waiting until spring training approaches to see if he wants to try to pitch again.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., 4:01 p.m. Aug. 18 (AP)Percival decides against surgery: Tampa Bay Rays closer Troy Percival decided Monday not to have surgery on his injured right knee and hopes to resume throwing off a mound in four or five days. Aug. 17 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Many want Maddux to keep going, pass Spahn: For years, I have been intrigued by the number 363. That is the number of wins Warren Spahn had during his major league career. The number was significant for several reasons. MINNEAPOLIS, 3:53 p.m. Aug. 17 (AP)
Wild thing: Seattle's Dickey ties wild-pitch mark: Seattle Mariners knuckleballer R.A. Dickey tied a major league record by throwing four wild pitches in an inning Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. HOUSTON, 1:36 p.m. Aug. 17 (AP)
Astros retire Biggio's No. 7: For the first time in a while, Craig Biggio felt butterflies. The Houston Astros retired Biggio's No. 7 before Sunday's game against Arizona, and the seven-time All-Star waved to fans and touched his heart during a lively ceremony. PITTSBURGH, 12:22 p.m. Aug. 17 (AP)
Mets get bullpen help, acquire Ayala from Nats: The New York Mets found help for their struggling bullpen, acquiring durable right-hander Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals on Sunday for a player to be named. NEW YORK, 10:02 a.m. Aug. 17 (AP)
Girardi says Matsui should return Tuesday: Injured slugger Hideki Matsui is back with the Yankees and is likely to be activated Tuesday, when the club begins a six-game trip at Toronto. BALTIMORE, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 17 (AP)
Camden Yards reaches 50 million mark in 17th year: Seventeen years ago, Oriole Park at Camden Yards was considered to be a risky deviation from a formula that had served major league baseball for decades.
Aug. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Matusz signs with Baltimore: Minutes after being selected with the fourth overall pick in the major league draft, USD pitcher Brian Matusz was roaming a Mission Valley mall with a couple of Toreros teammates looking for a Baltimore Orioles cap.
