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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

Ubaldo powers Rockies in win  —  This the kind of night that kills skepticism.  The kind of night that gives a real impression.  —  Wednesday, the Rockies rolled up their sleeves and methodically slugged the Pirates into submission in an 8-0 victory.  —  By the first inning …

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 …

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.

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 …

Greetings from Seattle  —  I spent most of the flight reading (Public Enemies by Bryan Burrough) and following the Yankees game via ESPN News on the JetBlue television  —  Mariano Rivera sounds like he's having his usual late-summer bout of soreness.  This is usually a 7-10 day issue that he can pitch through.