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.

Requiem for the Yankees  —  The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 11-3 tonight, pushing New York seven games back in the wild card standings and for all intents and purposes ending the chance of the Yankees making the playoffs.  This isn't a good team playing poorly.

Red Sox 11, Yankees 3: Yanks' Playoff Hopes Are Going, Going ...  The sound of Dustin Pedroia's grand slam exploded like a gunshot Wednesday night, tearing the guts of even the most naïve believers in the 2008 Yankees.  It was the eighth inning of a game the Yankees were already losing, and now the Boston Red Sox were piling on.

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 …

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.

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 …

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” …

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.”

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 …

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.

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.