Yankees' Hopes Are Going, Going ...  The grand slam exploded like a gunshot Wednesday night, tearing out the guts of even the most naïve believers in the 2008 Yankees.  —  The eighth-inning bullet by Dustin Pedroia was like the opening scene of a documentary, many years from now …

Union to file grievance regarding Alvarez; status of contract in dispute  —  The Major League Baseball Players Assocation today will file a grievance against the commissioner's office regarding the Pirates' signing of first-round draft pick Pedro Alvarez, according to two sources.

Braves acquire prospect for Kotsay  —  Atlanta deals veteran for Boston outfielder it's had eye on  —  ATLANTA — During his time with the Braves, Mark Kotsay influenced the future of the organization.  His presence provided a positive influence on the club's younger players …

postGame: Mets 6 Phillies 3  —  The Mets (74-60) defeated the Phillies (73-60) tonight by the score of 6 to 3 in Citizen's Bank Park.  —  For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv.  —  “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

So, Yankee Stadium Takes This No Moving During “God Bless America"-Thing Rather Seriously  —  Remember a little more than a year ago when George Steinbrenner, inflated with patriotic fervor, imposed a laughable rule that instructed security officials to ban anyone from “excessive movement” …

Arizona Fall League Rosters  —  Quick analysis of who has the most to prove this fall  —  Rosters for the Arizona Fall League have been announced.  To get you ready for the Fall League, we've singled out some players who are using their trip as a last tune-up for the big leagues …

Braves sign veteran Dessens  —  Hurler to add experience to young rotation for final month  —  ATLANTA — With four young pitchers in their starting rotation, the Braves have decided to add an older presence for the season's final month.  —  The Braves have agreed to terms with Elmer Dessens …

Brewers' brooms doused in finale  —  Riske charged with three late runs as sweep slips away  —  ST. LOUIS — An RBI fielder's choice off the bat of Aaron Miles produced the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cardinals posted a 5-3 comeback victory over the Brewers on Wednesday night at Busch Stadium.

Tonight's lineup vs. Phillies  —  Few additions to the earlier post:  — Argenis Reyes was indeed the player sent to Triple-A New Orleans to make room for Nelson Figueroa, who was summoned to help out a weary bullpen after Tuesday's 13-inning loss.  — The Mets have Ricardo Rincon back after loaning him to the Mexican League.

Why Do the Sabermetric Teams Stink in 2008?  —  Intern Bill investigates.  —  David Pinto up at the terrific Baseball Musings had a post up a few days ago pointing out that the “Sabermetric Teams,” the clubs that feature statistical baseball analysis for their front office decisions, are not doing too well this year.

Holliday now in running to achieve 30-30 season  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Holliday has great vision, but even he never saw 30-30 in his future.  —  With a month remaining in the season, the Rockies outfielder possesses a legitimate shot at becoming only the 32nd player in major-league history …

Struggling reliever Pinto rehabbing in Jupiter  —  ATLANTA — Left-handed reliever Renyel Pinto has pitched in 122 games with the Marlins the past two seasons but he will spend the next week trying to help Class A Jupiter make it to the Florida State League playoffs.