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.

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 …

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 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 …

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?

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …