Yankees pitching gets Joba done  —  BALTIMORE - Starting next week, there might be some new Joba Rules.  —  Joba Chamberlain made what was likely his final relief appearance Wednesday night, combining with Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera to lead the Yankees to a 4-2 win, salvaging the final game of the three-game set.

Rare Signs of Life Uncovered at Shea  —  Among the criticisms of the Mets in this inconsistent season is that they lack a reliable bullpen and that their hitters do not compete with tenacity when trailing in late innings.  —  Neither rap was valid Wednesday night after Fernando Tatis drove home …

Pedro sharp in rehab start, eyes return to Mets  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Pedro Martinez has been closely monitoring the Mets' chaotic situation.  He is prepared to help and wants everyone to know he's coming.  —  “I'm going to say hello to everybody and keep them alive a little bit,” …

Bedard, Betancourt lift M's by Red Sox  —  SEATTLE (AP)—Fastballs that flew past Boston's flailing bats.  Curves sharp enough to break the will of the Red Sox.  Then, diving cut fastballs and tricky changeups.  —  So this is why Seattle traded five players to Baltimore for Erik Bedard.

The Voice of God  —  Discussing faith, family and Derek Jeter with longtime Yankee Stadium announcer Bob Sheppard  —  Anyone who has attended a Yankee's home game since the mid-twentieth century has been greeted by the unique—and now legendary—style of player introductions given over the stadium's public address system:

Baek appreciates shot with Padres  —  Versatile right-hander acquired via trade with Mariners  —  SAN DIEGO — Right-handed pitcher Cha Seung Baek, the newest Padres player, was in uniform Wednesday night and may soon find himself in San Diego's starting rotation.

Bullpen's Amazin' night adds to sense of relief  —  What a difference a couple of days - and a nearly unhittable bullpen - can make for the Mets.  —  Following Monday night's loss to the Marlins, all the talk was centered on Willie Randolph's future and whether the Mets were about to sink into the abyss.

Lidge's injury actually helped  —  PHILADELPHIA — What first appeared to be a disaster for Phillies closer and 1995 Cherry Creek High School graduate Brad Lidge turned out to be a blessing.  —  On his first pitch of spring training batting practice, Lidge caught a spike and limped off the mound.

Patterson sent down to get his swing back  —  Accepts Triple-A assignment after CF Bruce's arrival  —  digg us!  del.icio.us!  —  Reds manager Dusty Baker planned to call in Corey Patterson, but Patterson made the first move.  —  He volunteered to go to Triple-A Louisville.

Pirates Notebook: Beckham expects to be in top two  —  CINCINNATI — It is not known exactly which team will take Tim Beckham, the Georgia high school shortstop who might be the top prospect available in Major League Baseball's June 5 draft, but this much is starting to look like a lock:

Reds send slumping Patterson down to minors … CINCINNATI (AP) — Slumping Reds center fielder Corey Patterson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, with Cincinnati hoping he will work the kinks out of his swing.  —  Patterson pinch hit and flied out Tuesday night in a 9-6 win over Pittsburgh …