Willis sent to Class A Lakeland  —  Editor's note: Story updated at 4:37 p.m.  —  The Tigers announced this afternoon that they have sent struggling left-hander Dontrelle Willis to their Class-A farm club in Lakeland, Fla., to try to regain his form.  —  The move came in the wake of Willis's exceptionally wild outing Monday night.

Author of “Eight Men Out” dies  —  HUDSON, N.Y. (AP)—Eliot Asinof, an author who invited readers behind the scenes of the sports world with books including “Eight Men Out,” died Tuesday at the age of 88.  —  The Ancramdale resident died at a hospital in Hudson of complications from pneumonia, said his son, Martin Asinof.

Arizona hands Mets fifth straight loss  —  NEW YORK (AP)—Soon after the lightning storm ended, the Arizona Diamondbacks put on their own power show.  —  Chris Snyder hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off Joe Smith, and Arizona sent the New York Mets to their fifth straight loss Tuesday night …

Yanks' VP of amateur scouting answers fans' questions  —  Damon Oppenheimer, the Yankees' vice president of amateur scouting, participated in a live Web chat on Tuesday, and answered questions from fans about the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.  —  Damon Oppenheimer: Hello to all the Yankees fans out there.

Marlins react to 600 homer controversy  —  Ross, a huge Griffey admirer, wishes fan would give ball back  —  MIAMI — The Marlins can't figure out what all the fuss with the 600 ball is about.  —  After Ken Griffey Jr. became the sixth player in Major League history to hit at least 600 homers on Monday …

Glavine headed back to DL  —  Sore elbow has become too painful for lefty  —  CHICAGO — It took Tom Glavine more than 20 years to find an injury that would force him to go on the disabled list.  He didn't have to wait nearly as long to make his second trip.

Brewers have 19 picks under contract  —  Two of top five selections inked deals with Milwaukee  —  HOUSTON — Five days after the First-Year Player Draft, the Brewers already have come to terms with 19 of their 54 selections and one undrafted player.  At least one more prominent pick reportedly is ready to add his name to the list.

Milledge's HR in 9th lifts Nats by Bucs  —  PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Washington Nationals' anemic offense found a way to come to life when they needed it most.  —  Ronnie Belliard hit two homers and Lastings Milledge's two-run shot with two outs in the ninth lifted the Nationals to a wild 7-6 win …

Mike Mussina on Carl Pavano, and Tom Glavine on Jose Reyes  —  On my trip home from Yankee Stadium early Saturday evening, I finished reading “Living on the Black,” John Feinstein's latest sports book.  Feinstein convinced Mike Mussina and Tom Glavine to open up to him about their 2007 seasons …

McGowan goes distance, Jays top Mariners  —  TORONTO (AP)—The way Dustin McGowan has pitched while wearing his new glasses, he may never take them off again.  —  McGowan threw his third career complete game, and Vernon Wells and Brad Wilkerson each homered to lead the Toronto Blue Jays …

Huff's 4 hits help O's rally past BoSox  —  BOSTON (AP)—Aubrey Huff learned from his past struggles against Hideki Okajima.  He knew he had to be patient against Boston's reliever.  —  He waited long enough Tuesday night to attack a pitch that was higher than Okajima wanted and hit a tying two-run single …

Riske feels fine after bullpen session  —  Brewers reliever likely to go on rehab assignment soon  —  HOUSTON — Brewers reliever David Riske threw a 30-35 pitch bullpen session and reported no problems, increasing the odds he'll be sent for a Minor League rehabilitation assignment during Milwaukee's next homestand.

Ledezma designated for assignment  —  Lefty ineffective as starter; Thatcher recalled from Portland  —  SAN DIEGO - The Padres parted ways with pitcher Wil Ledezma on Tuesday, designating him for assignment.  —  Ledezma, who was 0-2 with a 5.04 ERA in 14 games, struggled mightily with command …

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