News: Pedro to Have MRI This Morning  —  During the fourth inning of last night's loss, Pedro Martinez limped off the field with what has been categorized as a strained left hamstring.  —  He will travel back to New York today for an MRI.  —  Willie Randolph told reporters after the game …

Heady baserunning helps Dodgers win  —  Furcal drives in two runs, dashes home with game-decider  —  LOS ANGELES — Derek Lowe got knocked out, Larry Bowa got thrown out, but the Dodgers managed to pull out a 3-2 win over the Giants anyway with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night.

Aces up  —  Matsuzaka trumps Oakland  —  OAKLAND, Calif. - The homecoming dance was a disappointment.  —  “It's something I can only say in hindsight,” Daisuke Matsuzaka said last night, “but it would have been nice to pitch better in the Tokyo Dome than I did.”

BABY BOSS LIKES WHAT HE SEES  —  Hank Steinbrenner had the best seat in the house last night, perched in the owner's box for the first time as the Yankees' new honcho, and loved what he saw.  —  Strong pitching, a big home run, clutch defense.  It all translated into a 3-2 opening-night victory …

Chicago teams still eyeing Coco  —  OAKLAND - The two teams who have shown the most consistent interest in Coco Crisp are the Cubs and White Sox, according to a major league source familiar with both teams.  —  Crisp is currently playing center-field for the Sox in a 0-0 tie with the A's here in the fifth inning.

Farewell to the Chief?  —  WASHINGTON (Map, News) - If baseball experts are right, the Nationals won't have to worry about the N.L. East race.  They won't be in it.  —  But the race that might interest them the most is in the A.L. Central.  Or, at least, that's the one that Chad Cordero might need to monitor.

Brian McNamee puts Roger Clemens relics up for auction  —  With legal bills mounting, lawsuits pending and his professional future uncertain, Brian McNamee, former trainer to the stars, is very clear on at least one aspect of his life:  —  He wants no part of any gifts from a man who calls him a liar.

Mariners place right-handed pitcher J.J. Putz on 15-day disabled list  —  RHP Roy Corcoran selected from Triple-A Tacoma  —  SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that the Mariners have placed right-handed pitcher J.J. Putz on the 15-day disabled list.

New Ernie Banks statue needs an apostrophe  —  Shocking: The Cubs unveiled a new Ernie Banks statue on Monday and its biggest initial problem didn't come in being a magnet for pigeon poop.  Instead, there was a missing apostrophe in Mr. Cub's most famous saying, which caused a bit of a stir in Chicago on Tuesday.

Wes Helms designated for assignment  —  Wes Helms is officially on his way out of Philadelphia  —  The Phillies have designated the veteran third baseman for assignment, meaning they have 10 days to trade or release him.  The move paves the way for RHP Rudy Seanez, a veteran reliever whose signing was officially announced today.

Intense Fielder an unquestioned leader  —  Slugger quickly becoming one of the most feared hitters in MLB  —  MILWAUKEE — The days of Prince Fielder as the quiet rookie in the corner of the Brewers clubhouse are over.  These days he's Mr. Personality, the unquestioned leader of one of the game's …