Santana gives Mets much-needed win over Marlins  —  Maybe the Mets players didn't exactly run through a wall to declare their support for Willie Randolph before Monday's Summit at Shea.  —  But David Wright tried to put an end to the drama surrounding his embattled manager after last night's had-to-have-it 5-3 win over the Marlins.

The Yankees Lose Kennedy, and Then Things Get Worse  —  For Ian Kennedy, Tuesday's game was his major league career in microcosm.  It started flawlessly and spiraled quickly into shambles in the Yankees' wild 10-9 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in 11 innings.

Santana tosses second CG of season as Matthews, Angels win in 9th  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Gary Matthews Jr. hit an RBI single off Aquilino Lopez with two out in the ninth inning Tuesday night to lift Ervin Santana and the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Clemens still dispensing advice, via text  —  Roger Clemens is out of baseball and involved in a steroids controversy, but he still has influence with the New York Yankees, the team he pitched for last season.  —  Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain, who is making the transition …

Jay Bruce's big league Debut: ‘The Deal’ has arrived  —  Tonight was one of those nights at the ballpark that made it all worth it.  The money spent, the drive, the extreme fatigue I'll feel at work all day ‘tomorrow’.  None of that mattered.  Tonight was about ‘The Deal’ and the Reds turning the page as a franchise.

Sox tumble in 9th  —  Matsuzaka lifted because of ‘fatigue’  —  He'd already been ejected, but Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo continued the argument with third base umpire Angel Hernandez in the fifth inning.  Manager Terrry Francona also was tossed.  (Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)

Dodgers' Andy LaRoche trying to make himself versatile  —  With Blake DeWitt solidifying his spot as the starting third baseman, Dodgers minor leaguer begins playing first base in an attempt to increase the ways he can help the big league club.  —  CHICAGO — With rookie Blake DeWitt looking …

Blalock isn't reason for Young's potential move  —  egrant@dallasnews.com  —  Two weeks ago, Hank Blalock decided he'd move to first base.  Ever since, I've been trying to dig out of a virtual blizzard of emails, blog posts and face-to-face questions.  —  Everybody wants to know the same thing …

Betances, Williams Sent to DL; Medina, Hollingsworth Rejoin Squad  —  CHARLESTON - The Charleston RiverDogs have placed starting pitcher Dellin Betances and right-fielder Dave Williams on the disabled list, the New York Yankees announced Tuesday.  Pitcher Gabe Medina and utility outfielder D.J. Hollingsworth …

Yankees sign Broussard; Update on Horne … Shortstop Alberto Gonzalez was also officially added to the roster this afternoon, with Matt Carson and Scott Strickland going on the disabled list to make room for Gonzo and Broussard.  No word on their injuries and I'm not with the team to ask.

Collision with wall lands Diaz on DL  —  Braves' left fielder headed back to Atlanta for MRI  —  Milwaukee — The Braves put outfielder Matt Diaz on the disabled list after Tuesday night's game against the Brewers, in which he crashed into the wall in left-field foul territory and strained …

Brewers add Tavarez to bullpen mix  —  Extra reliever needed with slew of injuries at back end of 'pen  —  MILWAUKEE — The newest Brewer wanted to introduce himself to all of his teammates before introducing himself to reporters.  —  So veteran reliever Julian Tavarez asked for time to get settled before answering questions.

Orioles' offense plays follow the leader  —  When one player starts hitting, so do the others  —  On this night, the Orioles' mighty bats - don't laugh - didn't put the Yankees away until midnight had come and gone.  But long before one of the season's biggest wins was in the books and long …

Brewers set to host third annual “S.C.O.R.E. for Excellence Day”  —  Brewers Community Relations Initiative will bring players and coaches to area schools on Wednesday  —  MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers are teaming up with Milwaukee area elementary schools for the third annual “S.C.O.R.E.” …