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.

Griffey's game-winning pinch hit sends M's over Chisox in 14  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Never in Mariners history had one run taken so long — and felt so good.  —  Pinch-hitter Ken Griffey Jr. lined a single off the right-field wall with two outs in the bottom of the 14th to give the Mariners …

Brewers claim Davis off waivers … Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis was claimed off waivers by the Brewers within the last day, sources said.  The teams have 48 hours from the time of the claim to work out a trade.  —  The Brewers were one team known to have shown interest in Davis …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

Reds' Arroyo is gambling on supplements, despite risk  —  ST. LOUIS — Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo reaches into his locker, pulls down a clear cellophane bag and slowly opens it.  —  He shakes out the contents like a kid on Halloween night.  There are different-colored pills …

Dodgers lose to Giants, 4-2, in 10 innings in a game worthy of the rivalry  —  Andre Ethier drives in tying run in the ninth, but reliever Guillermo Mota gives up winning homer to Juan Uribe in the 10th.  Dodgers still feel good about themselves.  —  Giants' Eugenio Velez, bottom …

Erik Bedard to have surgery Friday, done for season  —  Newly updated with Carlos Silva quotes and a more definitive timetable of recovery for Erik Bedard, which won't be enough time for him to pitch again this year  —  3:52 p.m.: Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu just told us Erik Bedard …