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 …

Boras challenges Pirates to ‘come clean’  —  The one down below looks to be getting overwhelmed with comments, which will make it tough to load.  So reload up here.  —  I will put updates here, too, but I can tell you now that actual reporting has taken up almost all of my time and probably will continue to do so through the evening.

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.”

Ramirez's flub: ‘It happens’  —  ATLANTA - By Wednesday afternoon, Hanley Ramirez was more willing to discuss his ninth-inning trouble on a potentially game-ending double-play ball the night before.  —  But only slightly.  —  Asked if the ball simply got stuck in his glove before he could throw to first …

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 …

Technology worthy for instant replay  —  Video headquarters equipped for making clear, efficient calls  —  NEW YORK — The baseball, as it flew, cued everything around it into action.  Careening toward a formerly quiet corner of Yankee Stadium, it first forced two Orioles outfielders to converge …

Lincecum slows Rockies' push for playoffs  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The letter taunted them.  Last weekend, Rockies season-ticket holders received postseason applications in the mail.  —  Playoffs?  The team needed binoculars to see the division leaders.  Playoffs?

Garza leads Rays to win over Jays  —  Tampa Bay earns 80th victory of the year in pitchers' duel  —  ST. PETERSBURG — It had everything: A dazzling mound performance backed by defensive wizardry and one very important power stroke.  —  Wednesday night's game played out like a classic postseason battle …

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.