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.

Notes: Polanco sets all-time record  —  Monday's errorless game gives infielder milestone  —  DETROIT — Despite the fact it was set in a loss, the record for most consecutive errorless games by a second baseman means a lot to Placido Polanco.  —  "This game has been around for a long time," Polanco said.

Bonds Threatens to Sue.  Says 2008 Likely Last Season  —  Barry Bonds has, for the most part, stood back and let accusers take swings at him without threatening to fight back.  Now, that may be changing.  Bonds has hired two high-profile attorneys, Oakland's John Burris and San Francisco's Todd Schneider …

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.