Game 70: Yankees at Braves (now with Sabathia update)  —  YANKEES (38-31)  —  Pitching: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (0-5, 12.30).  —  BRAVES (33-36)  —  McLouth CF  —  Escobar SS  —  Jones 3B  —  McCann C  —  Anderson LF  —  Kotchman 1B  —  Francoeur RF  —  Johnson 2B  —  Hanson RHP

Manny Ramirez gets cheers, goes 0 for 2 in rehab game  —  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez was welcomed back to baseball with rousing cheers.  —  In the minor leagues, anyway.  —  Ramirez, easing back into playing shape after a 50-game drug suspension …

MLB denies Yankees protest  —  The Yankees protest of the Marlins 6-5 victory Sunday was denied Tuesday by major league baseball.  —  President Larry Beinfest informed Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez of the decision just before Gonzalez received a fax from the league office.

Phillies snap skid, rout Rays in World Series rematch  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs Tuesday night, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rout the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in the first regular season meeting between the teams since last year's World Series.

Cleveland Indians' Eric Wedge mum on status; meeting looms  —  PITTSBURGH — Eric Wedge talked about center fielder Grady Sizemore's return from the disabled list.  He commented on Tony Sipp's latest call-up to the Cleveland Indians' bullpen and Asdrubal Cabrera's rehabilitation assignment.

Blue Jays 7, Reds 5  —  TORONTO (AP) — Marco Scutaro hit a two-run homer, Scott Rolen and Rod Barajas each added solo shots and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-5 on Tuesday night.  —  Pitching on three days' rest, Toronto left-hander Brian Tallet (5-4) …

Melvin On Brewers' Pitching  —  Brewers GM Doug Melvin says the Brewers can't keep trading prospects away for pitching, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  The Brewers pulled off a deal for C.C. Sabathia last year, giving up Matt LaPorta, but they are apparently unwilling …

Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says Sammy Sosa doesn't belong in Hall  —  Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg said his former teammate Sammy Sosa does not belong in the Hall because of integrity issues associated with the steroids era.  —  The New York Times reported that Sosa …

Raburn's HR in ninth gives Tigers 5-4 win vs. Cubs  —  DETROIT — Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a seesaw, 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.  —  Chicago's Micah Hoffpauir hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the eighth inning off Joel Zumaya.

Angels rally in the eighth to cool off red-hot Rockies  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bobby Abreu drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with a bases-loaded single in the eighth inning after Colorado third baseman Ian Stewart messed up two bunt plays, and the Los Angeles Angels won 4-3 Tuesday night …

Daniels says Texas could add to 'pen  —  GM wants depth maintained, acknowledes scouting Pedro  —  PHOENIX — Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said it's more likely that he'll be able to improve his ballclub by adding bullpen help than in any other area.  —  He still believes the Rangers will snap out of their offensive funk.

Ayala had requested trade from Twins  —  Reliever wanted to be moved to get eighth-inning role  —  MILWAUKEE — Relief pitcher Luis Ayala had asked for a trade from the Twins three weeks before being designated for assignment, manager Ron Gardenhire revealed before Tuesday's series opener against the Brewers.

Pineiro Dominates Mets With 2-Hitter for Cardinals  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Pineiro pitched a career-best two-hitter to end a five-start losing streak, dominating the New York Mets again and leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a rain-delayed 3-0 victory Tuesday night.

Teixeira, Youkilis jockeying for position  —  Yanks' first baseman takes back lead from Sox slugger  —  It seems as if the historic Red Sox-Yankees rivalry exists on ballots, too.  —  At least that's the situation among American League first basemen, as Boston's Kevin Youkilis …

Kershaw answers fans' questions  —  Dodgers starter takes time to talk about his experience  —  melsons: What is your favorite baseball moment you have experienced since being drafted by the Dodgers in 2006?  —  Kershaw: I'd have to say when I was first called up to the big leagues.

Video: Marlins fan vs. Yankees fan in a brawl for the ages  —  Wondering about all that ruckus in the stands during Sunday's game?  We've got the answer.  One intrepid fan shot the following video, which involves a Yankees fan and Marlins fan going at it, WWE-style, in what some are calling …