Madden: Yanks have same old problems  —  Even though George Steinbrenner has faded from view and silenced his old back-page bluster, it is safe to say the Yankees have lost none of The Boss' “Barnum” and remain the greatest show on Earth.  —  At least off the field.

We really need to work on this ‘grace in defeat’ thing  —  In light of the way tonight's 3-1 loss by the Red Sox to the Tampa Bay Rays went, perhaps this image captured during the telecast of the game sums up the frustration of Sox fans everywhere:  —  Yeah, that just about does it …

NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez at Madonna's Apartment Right After Wife Gave Birth  —  New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez was at Madonna's Central Park West apartment in New York City shortly after his wife gave birth to their second daughter, Usmagazine.com has learned.

This is confusing  —  The Yankees had a runner on first base with no outs in the bottom of the ninth and were down 3-2 tonight.  —  Derek Jeter was on the bench.  But Melky Cabrera stayed in the game and grounded into a double play.  This would be the same Melky Cabrera who was 0 for his last 18 when he stepped to the plate.

Dodgers' Rafael Furcal in pain after rehab start  —  He will be examined by doctor after he feels back discomfort the morning after playing in his first minor league game following nearly two months on the disabled list.  —  HOUSTON — Nearly two months after going on the disabled list …

Anderson's HR extends Angels' West lead  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—No matter how badly Garret Anderson may be slumping, he's always a dangerous hitter.  —  Anderson hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after Vladimir Guerrero had tied it with an RBI single …

Phillies option Myers to Triple-A  —  GM Gillick hopes righty can return to form by second half  —  ATLANTA — The Phillies optioned struggling right-hander Brett Myers to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Tuesday's game against the Braves.  General manager Pat Gillick announced the move in a statement.

Sanchez hit in the leg against Cards  —  Mets reliever exits game, but won't miss time with bruise  —  ST. LOUIS — Mets reliever Duaner Sanchez was struck on the inside of his left knee by a line drive on Tuesday.  He remained on the ground for several minutes while the team's training staff attended …

Marichal and Spahn Dueled a Complete Game and a Half  —  From the ninth inning on, Juan Marichal pleaded with his manager, Alvin Dark, to stay in the game.  Why shouldn't he keep pitching?  Marichal, the San Francisco Giants right-hander with the high leg kick, had held the Milwaukee Braves scoreless.

Cain's gem lifts Giants past Cubs  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain had been thinking a lot about this outing and how much he needed to bounce back with a great start.  Then he went out and pitched one of his best games yet in 2008.  —  Cain struck out 10 in eight shutout innings …

A conversation with USA Olympic team manager Davey Johnson  —  When you sit down and talk to Davey Johnson, you get the sense that he could talk about baseball all day.  The former major league player and manager has spent almost his entire life in the game.

Manuel sees the errors in Reyes' ways  —  ST. LOUIS - Jerry Manuel always admired the way Dave Concepcion and Barry Larkin played shortstop for the Reds over a 35-year span.  Now, the Mets' interim manager is trying to teach Jose Reyes what made those Cincinnati standouts successful.