Postgame notes: Walkoff win tempered by injury news  —  This is Josh (not Kevin, like it says) checking in with a TON of news from the clubhouse.  —  For starters, the Yankees recorded their 11th walkoff win this season when Robinson Cano drove home Alex Rodriguez from second.

Castro fired; Hardy sent down  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  The Brewers have fired pitching coach Bill Castro and replaced him with Class AAA Nashville pitching coach Chris Bosio.  —  In another drastic move, the Brewers have sent down shortstop J.J. Hardy and recalled Alcides Escobar from Nashville.

Beckett earns league-high 14th win as Bosox tame Tigers  —  BOSTON (AP) — The way Josh Beckett (FSY) has been going lately, he certainly didn't need all the offense the Boston Red Sox are providing the past few days.  —  Beckett pitched seven strong innings for his major league-high 14th win …

Pedro goes 5 innings in return  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Pedro Martinez pitched five innings and left with a big lead in his return to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  The three-time Cy Young Award winner departed Wednesday night with the Phillies leading the Chicago Cubs 12-3.

Jeter exits early; X-rays on foot negative  —  Third-inning departure follows first-inning plunking in Bronx  —  NEW YORK — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter left Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays after two innings with a right foot contusion, and X-rays were negative.

Ricciardis  —  I don't want this sound rude ... but I have never understood Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi.  I mean that sincerely.  I just don't understand.  I have friends all around the game who will tell me what a bright guy J.P. is, what a good baseball man he is …

Rockies select contract of RHP Adam Eaton from Triple-A Colorado Springs  —  RHP Jhoulys Chacin optioned to Sky Sox  —  LHP Alan Embree transferred to 60-day disabled list  —  DENVER -The Colorado Rockies announced this afternoon that the club has selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Adam Eaton …

Breaking: Delgado rehab on hold  —  Carlos Delgado (left) suffered a strained right oblique muscle while rehabbing from hip surgery in Port St. Lucie, assistant GM John Ricco said.  Delgado was examined in New York by doctor Struan Coleman on Wednesday.  Ricco indicated that the strain was not believed to be overly severe.

Safer Batting Helmet Draws Resistance From Some Players  —  Three weeks after absorbing the potentially deadly impact of a 93-mile-per-hour fastball on his batting helmet, Edgar Gonzalez still feels dizzy whenever he lies down.  Because of the lingering effects of a concussion, Gonzalez …

Indians grab Swindle from Rays  —  Acquired on waivers, lefty with third organization this year  —  CLEVELAND — Continuing their season-long search for pitching help in all corners of the baseball universe, the Indians made another waiver claim Wednesday.

Powell powers A's with HR in 4th inning, to beat O's  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Landon Powell (FSY) homered in Oakland's four-run fourth inning, and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Wednesday to win a third straight series for the first time since April 2008.

Jays, Jenkins Agree On $1,359,000  —  The Blue Jays and first-round pick Chad Jenkins have agreed to terms on a $1.359 million bonus.  Jenkins becomes the 14th of the 32 first-rounders to sign, and just the third to exceed MLB's recommended bonus for his slot.

Wright says knee ‘no big deal’  —  PHOENIX — The Mets gasped briefly here today when David Wright doubled over in pain at second base in the ninth inning.  —  Wright was tended to briefly by trainer Ray Ramirez before the All-Star third baseman decided to stay in the game, which ended in a 6-4 Mets win over the Diamondbacks.

Source: John Smoltz refuses option to minor leagues … John Smoltz, designated for assignment by the Red Sox after his meltdown against the Yankees last week, has refused an option to the minor leagues, a source told ESPN's Peter Gammons.  —  The next step is Boston's: The Red Sox can trade him …