Statement from Hal Steinbrenner: Yanks to reduce ticket prices at new Stadium  —  This from Hal Steinbrenner via the Yankees:  —  “A few weeks ago I indicated that in light of the economy we would review the pricing of a small number of our premium locations at Yankee Stadium; specifically, our Suite Seats.

Anderson's gaffe opens up flood gates as Yanks tag Tigers for 10 in 7th  —  DETROIT — Phil Hughes went six innings in his first start and left fielder Josh Anderson's error led to a 10-run seventh inning as the New York Yankees ended a four-game losing streak with an 11-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Harper: Hughes could put Chamberlain back in his old Joba  —  At some point it's hard to see how the Yankees deny the obvious, that they need Joba Chamberlain back there to have any hope of winning a championship.  Maybe starting tonight, Phil Hughes can help convince them.

High school hurler's no-hit streak ends  —  Florida senior gives up double in district semifinal  —  For the first time since March 24, Patrick Schuster finally gave up a hit Tuesday afternoon.  —  The left-handed senior at Mitchell High School in New Port Richey, Fla. …

Hamilton out of lineup, may go on DL  —  Rangers slugger's rib cage in ‘extreme pain’  —  ARLINGTON — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could likely end up on the on the disabled list with a bruised left rib cage.  —  Hamilton was not in the lineup again on Tuesday and will be examined …

Mets release Garcia after brutal starts in minors … NEW YORK (AP) — Freddy Garcia has been released by the New York Mets following two bad starts for Triple-A Buffalo.  —  Garcia went 0-2 with an 8.18 ERA, and allowed seven earned runs and seven hits in five innings against Syracuse on Monday night.

Hanrahan out as Nationals' closer  —  Acta to employ bullpen-by-committee to finish games  —  PHILADELPHIA — One day after watching the bullpen blow a four-run lead, the Nationals decided Tuesday that right-hander Joel Hanrahan will no longer be their closer and that right-hander Garrett Mock is out as the eighth-inning setup man.

UPDATED: Matt Vasgersian should probably stop talking for a little while.  —  Normally we've got no problem with Matt Vasgersian.  In fact, I would go as far as to say he is a friend of the site.  But this idiocy cannot go without mention.  First of all, the whole “this black person looks …

Ryan Braun tells Pirates to watch backs, tips off tonight's umps  —  I'd usually say that a late April series between the Brewers and Pirates doesn't really bear much watching if you're not a fan of either team — or a Prince Fielder or Nyjer Morgan fantasy owner.

Padres edge Rox 4-3  —  The closing argument has become an open question.  —  In the type of game that creates concern, the Rockies received terrific starting pitching, strung together four straight singles to grab a lead, then watched it ooze through the bullpen's fingers.

DeRosa, Indians snap Boston's 11-game winning streak  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Mark DeRosa had four hits and scored from second base on an error with two outs in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 9-8 on Tuesday night, snapping their 11-game winning streak.

Cincinnati Reds' Edwin Encarnacion sent to DL with wrist injury  —  CINCINNATI — Edwin Encarnacion has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after tests found that the Cincinnati Reds third baseman has a chipped bone in his left wrist.  —  Encarnacion has been bothered by the wrist since spring training …

Orioles activate Mora, option Albers  —  The Orioles announced today that they have activated third baseman Melvin Mora (strained left hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list and optioned reliever Matt Albers to Triple-A Norfolk.  —  Mora, who went on the disabled list April 13 …

A-Rod pushes up return … Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees have moved up A-Rod's target date and are now shooting for a return to the team sometime in the first week of May, sources say.  —  Rodriguez and the Yankees were originally calling May 15 the target date for his return, and that is still the publicly stated goal.

Passenger injured in Nick Adenhart crash upgraded to fair condition  —  LOS ANGELES — The passenger injured in the car crash that killed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart had his status upgraded to fair late last week and has been undergoing physical and speech therapy.

Cantu homers twice vs. Mets as Marlins snap 7-game skid  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge Cantu homered twice and drove in five runs and the Florida Marlins ended one of the wilder rides in baseball history, beating the New York Mets 7-4 Tuesday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Colon pitches White Sox to brisk win in DH opener  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Behind a strong start from Bartolo Colon, the Chicago White Sox won in an unusual way.  —  Colon pitched seven effective innings and Paul Konerko hit a two-run double, leading Chicago to a brisk 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners …

Draft moves to MLB Network, prime time  —  Studio 42 hosts first round; MLB.com's live coverage follows  —  The First-Year Player Draft, likely to begin with the selection of San Diego State junior pitcher Stephen Strasburg by the Washington Nationals, will have a completely new look on June 9 …