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.

Signing Deadline Didn't End Draft Intrigue  —  Alvarez goes on restricted list as union files grievance  —  The Pirates thought they had Pedro Alvarez signed and sealed, but he's yet to be delivered by agent Scott Boras.  And the saga of his signing apparently will drag into the fall.

No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid … PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pedro Alvarez, the No. 2 pick in June amateur draft, was placed on Major League Baseball's restricted list Wednesday after his agent claimed the contract Alvarez agreed to with the Pittsburgh Pirates minutes before the Aug. 15 signing deadline is not valid.

Red Sox land Kotsay from Braves  —  Veteran adds depth to Boston's outfield with Drew on DL  —  ATLANTA — Mark Kotsay awoke on Wednesday morning and suddenly found himself in the thick of a pennant race.  —  The Braves have traded Kotsay to the Red Sox in exchange for Minor League outfielder Luis Sumoza.

Red Sox will help open the Mets' new Citi Field  —  NEW YORK — Last night the Red Sox began their final series in an historic soon-to-close New York ballpark.  Next spring, they'll help open a new New York ballpark one borough over.  —  On the final weekend of exhibition play …