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 Still Hunting For Starters?  —  After a drubbing to Sergio Mitre last night, Yankees skipper Joe Girardi admitted that the team is hurting for depth at the back end of their rotation, reports Marc Carig at the Newark Star-Ledger: … The Yankees weren't able to make a move for pitching …

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.

Duncan thrilled to be back with Yankees  —  Photo credit: Newsday/Newsday Photo / Thomas A. Ferrara |  CHICAGO - Shelley Duncan said  —  his call back to the big leagues was “a really pleasant shock,” a call he wasn't sure would ever come again.  —  Duncan exchanged hugs with various players …

Should Mets have done more at deadline?  —  Minaya stands pat as other teams make moves  —  Post on facebook Fan Comments print email  —  The Mets and Omar Minaya got off the canvas in the Rockies series, but they weren't able to throw a punch at the trade deadline.

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 …

Yankees pick up Hairston from Reds  —  Speedy utilityman has played six positions this season  —  CHICAGO — The Yankees have acquired utilityman Jerry Hairston Jr. in a Trade Deadline deal from the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Post reported Friday.  —  Hairston played six positions …

Tigers still have plenty on to-do list  —  Now that the Tigers have made their gallant trade for Jarrod Washburn — an impressive addition, although Mauricio Robles has a chance to be verygood for Seattle — here's the way their stretch-drive check list looks today:

Orioles hold onto veterans at Deadline  —  Huff, Mora, Baez likely to remain with club for rest of '09  —  BALTIMORE — The non-waiver Trade Deadline came and went Friday at 4 p.m. ET without action for the Orioles, leaving them in possession of a few veterans who will be eligible for free agency after the season.

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.

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 …

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.