Switch is flipped  —  To boost offense, Red Sox acquire versatile Martinez from Indians  —  BALTIMORE - There were at least two other trade scenarios considered more major than the Victor Martinez deal that was consummated yesterday afternoon, but Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein …

ChiSox land Peavy in late deadline trade  —  Jake Peavy has finally agreed to pitch for the Chicago White Sox.  —  Peavy waived his no-trade clause to approve a trade to the AL Central contenders, as first reported by SI.com.  The Padres received left-handers Aaron Poreda and Clayton Richard …

YANKEES GET JERRY HAIRSTON  —  The Yankees have obtained Jerry Hairston from the Reds in exchange for minor-league catcher Chad Weems.  —  Hairston is a righty batter and utility player who is hitting .254 this year with eight homers.  —  “Whatever they ask me to do, I'll do it,” Hairston told The Associated Press.

Jays trade Rolen to Reds for three players  —  The Toronto Blue Jays didn't deal Roy Halladay on Friday, but they granted the request of third baseman Scott Rolen to play closer to his Indiana home by trading him to Cincinnati.  —  Rolen waived his no-trade clause to approve the deal …

Different Milledge spurs Pirates to win  —  It was sheer coincidence that Lastings Milledge happened to make his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday against his former club, a Washington Nationals team that earlier in the day had traded away two key veterans.

Schmidt, Dodgers blank Braves 5-0  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Jason Schmidt (FSY) gave up one hit in his longest start in more than two years, Andre Ethier (FSY) hit a homer and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Friday night.

Pitcher Beimel moves to contender with Rockies  —  The press releases said Joe Beimel was traded to the Rockies.  Paroled is more like it.  —  The 32-year-old reliever leaves a Washington Nationals team that has drawn comparisons to the '62 Mets to join a Rockies club heck-bent on reaching the playoffs.

After Standing Pat, Mets Fold in Late Innings  —  The Mets wear their troubles on their faces.  Just look at Brian Schneider's beard, David Wright's scruff, Mike Pelfrey's peach fuzz.  Some players have resolved not to shave until the Mets climb back to .500, a measure of mediocrity that has evaded them for four weeks.

Marlins land first baseman Johnson  —  Solid bat acquired from Nationals for Minors arm Thompson  —  MIAMI — For four months, the Marlins' players did their part, remaining in playoff contention in the National League East.  —  On Friday afternoon, minutes before the 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline …

Lee pitches four-hitter in triumphant Phillies debut  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cliff Lee (FSY) spotted his fastball with precision, and his curveball, too.  What a National League debut for the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner.  —  Lee pitched a four-hitter, carrying a no-hit bid …

Iannetta's crush powers Rockies' win  —  He is a menacing mass of muscle and hustle.  Chris Iannetta swears he played other positions growing up.  But one look at his body — broad shoulders, squatty legs — and it appears he was born to be a catcher.  —  The Rockies believe he can be an all-star someday.

Top 50 prospects: Much has changed  —  With players heading to the Majors, plenty of new names  —  It's been nearly eight months since MLB.com came out with its preseason Top 50 Prospects rankings.  So much can happen in that period of time to make that ranking outdated and obsolete.

Shelley Duncan called up  —  Shelley's back!  —  Don't know who's been sent down, but Shelley Duncan has been called up from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will be with the big league club tonight in Chicago.  The move comes after Shelley sat out the second game of yesterday's doubleheader.

Angels, Dodgers in battle for Padres closer Heath Bell  —  The Angels and Dodgers are engaged in trade talks this morning for Heath Bell, the San Diego Padres' All-Star closer.  —  The Florida Marlins are among the other teams to have pursued Bell, but a source familiar with the talks …