Adam LaRoche traded to Red Sox  —  The Pirates' clubhouse is abuzz with word that a trade involving first baseman Adam LaRoche is imminent, and this is the reason the lineup has taken so long to get posted this morning.  —  That said, LaRoche is hitting in the indoor cage as I type this, and he probably will play this afternoon.

Sources: Tony turns Met farm into zoo … WASHINGTON - The Binghamton Mets clubhouse nearly turned into a scene out of WWE Raw recently, when VP for player development Tony Bernazard removed his shirt and challenged the Double-A players to a fight during a postgame tirade, multiples sources told the Daily News.

Roy Halladay of Toronto Blue Jays talks expected to pick up next week, general manager says  —  Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi expects the Roy Halladay trade talks will come to a head early next week, he said Wednesday.  —  Ricciardi said the Blue Jays …

Ransom has a good night  —  NEW YORK - Cody Ransom didn't know until he arrived at Yankee Stadium yesterday that he would be starting at third base against the Orioles.  —  Manager Joe Girardi decided to use Alex Rodriguez as the designated hitter, part of the plan to lessen the load on his surgically repaired right hip.

Lee is an attractive fallback option  —  Buzz up!  —  During the telecast of the Indians-Blue Jays game on the Indians' TV network Tuesday night, the viewer poll asked this question: Which pitcher would be traded - Cliff Lee  —  , Roy Halladay  —  , both, or neither?

Offensive woes continue to plague Cubs  —  Harden sharp, but bats produce one run in 13-inning loss  —  PHILADELPHIA — It's become a recurring theme this season, and one that Lou Piniella has grown weary of watching: The Cubs get solid pitching, and not just by their starter but also the bullpen …

Wakefield to DL; Buchholz recalled  —  ARLINGTON, Tex. — The Red Sox have placed knuckleballer Tim Wakefield on the disabled list with a lower back strain and recalled righthander Clay Buchholz from Pawtucket.  —  Buchholz is with the club in Arlington and will start tomorrow.

Marlins give Sanchez long-awaited call  —  Promising infielder promoted to take Miller's roster spot  —  SAN DIEGO — Entering Spring Training, Gaby Sanchez was a front-runner to win a roster spot, perhaps as the starter at first base.  —  It never panned out as the 25-year-old Miami native dealt …

Lannan earns first career shutout in 4-0 win  —  Buzz up!  —  threw his first career complete game the last time he faced the Mets, and remembered that start so well he didn't need any video reminders as he prepared to face them again.  —  This time he did even better …

Bondy: A-Rod puts foot down on clutch  —  It wasn't our imagination, some heartless inquisition.  Alex Rodriguez has not always been a large-occasion player for the Yankees.  There was that 3-for-29 stretch over two playoff years, and there were a lot of homers during the regular seasons …

Billingsley works on fine-tuning motion  —  Los Angeles (60-34) vs. Cincinnati (44-49), 7:10 p.m. PT  —  LOS ANGELES — The last time Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley walked to the mound for a start at Dodger Stadium, well, he'd probably prefer that the story ended right there and everyone forgot …

Dodgers rout Reds, lose Ramirez after being hit by pitch  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rafael Furcal hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, Matt Kemp added a two-run shot and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati 12-2 on Tuesday night for their 11th consecutive home victory over the Reds.

Cubs likely to seek reliever at trade deadline  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Cubs don't have the resources to get into the Roy Halladay sweepstakes, but indications are there's enough payroll flexibility to add a mid-level player at the trade deadline — possibly an experienced relief pitcher …