Doctors See Danger in Letting Church Play  —  Experts in the field of concussion management strongly criticized the Mets on Tuesday for their handling of Ryan Church, saying that he has been put at significant medical risk by continuing to play through dizziness, lethargy and headaches.

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 …

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)

Reds call up top prospect Bruce  —  CINCINNATI (AP)—Outfielder Jay Bruce, the Cincinnati Reds' top prospect, was called up from the minors Tuesday in a move that represents another step toward the franchise's future.  —  The Reds promoted the 21-year-old outfielder from Triple-A Louisville …

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 …

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.

Red Sox dominating AL All-Star voting  —  Defending champions have five players leading their positions  —  It has been a young baseball season of shockers.  The tops of the standings are clogged by teams recently more familiar with the other end.  Individual statistical races are led by some very unusual suspects.

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 …