JOBA ON WAY TO SEE DR. ANDREWS  —  INJURED SHOULDER NEEDS SECOND LOOK  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The road from the Carl Pavano Memorial MRI tube to Dr. James Andrews isn't a path a pitcher wants to travel.  —  Yet, at the Yankees' request, that is the one being taken by Joba Chamberlain …

Swisher's 14th-inning HR lifts ChiSox  —  CHICAGO (AP)—Nick Swisher figured he had the night off.  The Chicago White Sox are glad he got in the game.  —  Swisher, who entered in the 11th to play first base, hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 14th and Chicago rallied …

Manny lifts spirits, inspires fear  —  Teammates enjoy scaring opposition with new acquisitions  —  ST. LOUIS — Dodgers reliever Brian Falkenborg has never faced Manny Ramirez or Albert Pujols.  But he's been teammates with both.  Having seen what Pujols means to the Cardinals …

Kasten: Nats not likely to sign all picks  —  Front office probably will adhere to pre-ranked values  —  DENVER — Of the Nationals' top five picks in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, four of them — right-hander Aaron Crow, shortstop Daniel Espinosa, left-hander Graham Hicks and catcher Adrian Nieto — are unsigned.

Mets check in on Garcia  —  The Mets were heavily represented at today's open throwing session in Miami by free agent Freddy Garcia (pictured).  The veteran right-hander, who is attempting a comeback from shoulder surgery, topped out at 87 mph and reportedly was sharp with...

Bay, Beckett lead Red Sox by Royals 8-2  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Jason Bay narrowly missed out on a home run against Kansas City on Tuesday night.  —  He was fine with a four-hit night and a Boston win, though.  —  Bay drove in two runs and scored twice, and Josh Beckett pitched effectively …

D-Backs sign Haren through 2012  —  It's always nice to lock up great talent I hope there's money left for Brandon Webb's extension  —  Dan Haren knows he might have been able to hold out a little longer and get a contract even bigger than the four-year, $44.75 million deal he signed with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Storm too close for comfort for Astros  —  Some question decision to play with lightning in area  —  CHICAGO — Lance Berkman stood at first base Monday night watching the lightning storm that hovered over Wrigley Field, wondering why he was standing in harm's way for the sake of a baseball game.

Dazzling debut leaves Angels dizzy  —  Baltimore's Aubrey Huff greets teammate Nick Markakis, who had just scored during a two-run first inning for the Orioles Tuesday at Angel Stadium.  Baltimore defeated the Angels, 3-0.  —  Orioles rookie Chris Waters allows one hit over eight innings in his first major league start.

The most overrated position in sports  —  When Jerome Holtzman, a legendary baseball writer and a good man, died two weeks ago, I hoped some closer would celebrate a save by pumping his fist, falling to his knees, pointing to the sky and shouting, “This one is for you, Jerome!”

Carter hopes to climb back to majors  —  FULLERTON, CALIF. — More than three decades after leaving his hometown to pursue a baseball career that led to the Hall of Fame, Gary Carter has returned to chase another major-league dream.  —  Carter, 54, manages the Orange County Flyers …

Mariners recall OF Wladimir Balentien from Triple-A Tacoma  —  Mariners DH Jose Vidro designated for assignment  —  SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Lee Pelekoudas announced today that the Mariners have designated Jose Vidro for assignment.

Counting down to Shea finale by unis  —  A wide range of players donned Nos. 24 through 30  —  NEW YORK — The games-to-go countdown sign on the outfield wall at Shea Stadium has created a lot of attention this season, especially for fans who associate uniform numbers with club history.

Fielder sorry for pushing Parra in Brewers' dugout  —  Fielder, Parra Scuffle In Dugout As Brewers Fall To Reds  —  CINCINNATI — Milwaukee first baseman Prince Fielder apologized Tuesday for pushing a teammate in the dugout during a loss, saying he should have done a better job …

Slip 'N Slide With The King  —  How can you have a giant, water-soaked tarp on the field during a rain delay at Wrigley and NOT expect a guy dressed as '70s Elvis to come running out to slide across it?  It's just common sense.  Have a good time filling out the paperwork on this one, security guy (video following the jump).

Webb earns major league-best 16th victory  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Webb became the first 16-game winner in the majors, tossing a nine-hitter for his third complete game in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Under The Knife  —  Dealing with Delays  —  I can't say enough good things about participating in Newberg Night, and I can't say enough bad things about flying on United, so let's start with the positives.  Joe Sheehan and I were lucky enough to be the Opening Act for Jon Daniels' ninety-minute Q …

Cubs activate closer Wood  —  Club says pitcher will return in middle relief role for now  —  CHICAGO — Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday, but Lou Piniella maintained that the right-hander will be used in middle relief rather than immediately resume his role as the closer.