Breaking News: A-Rod on disabled list  —  The bad news keeps coming for the Yankees.  Alex Rodriguez has been placed on the disabled list.  He has a Grade 2 quadriceps strain.  —  “We have to get him right,” GM Brian Cashman said.  —  So much for the sunny prediction before the game that Rodriguez would be out only a day or two.

After nicking Halladay, Youkilis tips his cap  —  Given the great admiration Kevin Youkilis has for Roy Halladay, his two-out single in the ninth inning to beat him last night, 1-, felt extra special and left Youkilis and the Red Sox with a feeling of accomplishment in the first game of a homestand …

Ticket prices steep for MLB All-Star game  —  Want to go to the baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium?  Be prepared to dig deep into your pockets - if you manage to score a ticket in the first place.  —  A ticket to the 79th Midsummer Classic on July 15 will set you back at least $150 …

WRIGHT ON TIME  —  The Mets survived a sub-par Johan Santana outing and an even shakier bullpen performance last night.  —  David Wright's RBI single in the 11th inning gave the Mets a 5-4 victory over the last-place Pirates and boosted their win streak to three after Santana struggled at home again …

Marlins fall short vs. Dodgers  —  Fish erase early deficit, but Kent delivers in the ninth  —  MIAMI — The Marlins rallied, and they also made three highlight-reel defensive plays, which featured plenty of grittiness and emotion.  But in the end, it wasn't enough.

Of Jimmy Olson, Spittle And The Dying Of The Light  —  Here's the important thing to remember about Buzz Bissinger, and whatever the heck happened on “Costas Now” about two hours ago: Buzz is not alone.  Sure, he might be metaphorically alone, raining spittle on the imaginary demons that clearly haunt him.

Health: Roster Moves coming Soon  —  Moises Alou told reporters that he will be ready for action against the D'Backs this weekend, after learning that he does not have a fracture in his ankle.  —  ...in case you've forgotten, alou is the tall, skinny guy with quick wrists …

Report: Smoltz willing to return to Braves' bullpen  —  John Smoltz, who dominated the National League as a closer for 3½ years, is willing to return to the Atlanta Braves' bullpen when he returns from the disabled list, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

Cameron's 3 hits help Brewers top Cubs  —  CHICAGO (AP)—Anxious and antsy before the game, Mike Cameron could finally relax when it was over.  The veteran waited for his opportunity and made a big impact once he got it.  —  Cameron had three hits, including a two-run single in the seventh …

Improvised staff can't be a Texas Rangers strength  —  More than a year ago, Ron Washington convinced owner Tom Hicks and general manager Jon Daniels that he would take whatever resources were given to him and inject a positive, can-do approach to a club and an organization that seemingly had become mired in negativity.

Jet-settin' Clemens & his bevy of beauties  —  Roger Clemens hung out with several attractive women in his baseball career, including beauties in California and Boston and a former Manhattan bartender named Angela Moyer.  —  Clemens, 45, flew the women around the country on his private jet …

Braves' Schafer talks about his suspension  —  Top minor-leaguer aware of ‘label’ following HGH test result  —  Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Braves top prospect Jordan Schafer spoke for the first time Tuesday about his 50-game suspension for the use of human growth hormone (HGH).

Botts wants out of Texas Rangers organization  —  rdurrett@dallasnews.com  —  ARLINGTON - The Texas Rangers' roster shuffling Tuesday brought to an end Jason Botts' fourth stint in the majors with Texas.  He said he wants to leave the organization.  —  Botts was designated for assignment …