Hall of Famer Rizzuto dies at 89  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Rizzuto, the Hall of Fame shortstop during the Yankees' dynasty years and beloved by a generation of fans who delighted in hearing him exclaim "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster, has died.  He was 89.  —  Rizzuto had pneumonia and died …

Buchholz's big-league debut could come Friday  —  BOSTON — An internal debate is going on within the Red Sox organization, but there is definite sentiment toward promoting Clay Buchholz to make his major-league debut Friday as part of a day-night doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Tigers Near Record Deal With Porcello  —  For the fourth straight year, the Tigers are going to make a huge splash with an above-slot deal in the first round.  After signing Justin Verlander (2004), Cameron Maybin (2005) and Andrew Miller (2006), Detroit is closing in on a record deal …

Source says Mets have no interest in Piazza  —  The Mets' pitching has been a question for most of the season.  But the question now is just who is going to catch?  Not Mike Piazza.  —  The Mets may reek slightly of desperation right now, but according to one source …

All eyes on Rockies' rotation  —  Colorado begins key trip with starting pitching saddled with uncertainty  —  Aaron Cook meant it as a compliment to his brothers in arms.  Those not living in the purple haze look at the Rockies' rotation and wince.  They can't believe Colorado …

Mailbag: Will Nats go after Wily Mo?  —  Reporter Bill Ladson answers Nationals fans' questions … Now that Red Sox outfielder Wily Mo Pena has cleared waivers, will the Nationals attempt to acquire him?  —  I don't put anything past general manager Jim Bowden when it comes to acquiring Pena, who played for Bowden in Cincinnati.

Prospect looking suspect  —  O'Dowd mum on call-up as Morales gives up three runs in first inning for Sox  —  Colorado Springs - Rockies prospect Franklin Morales learned of one of the cruelties of player development Monday night in his first start at Security Service Field.

PEDRO PROGRESS  —  REHAB START NO. 2 TODAY  —  With the rust perhaps gone, Pedro Martinez will have rehab start No. 2 this afternoon.  —  Martinez's second rehab outing will be with the Gulf Coast League Mets at noon in St. Lucie.  The ace has had five days' rest since his first rehab effort.

Off Kei: Deal sending Igawa to Padres fizzles … Unless there is a 24th hour reversal in the talks between the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres, the Yankees intend to withdraw Kei Igawa from trade waivers by Tuesday's 2 p.m. trade deadline, ending conversations between the teams about a deal involving the left-handed pitcher.