Rays finalize deal to send Iwamura to Pirates for reliever Chavez  —  UPDATE, 7:43: Rays exec VP Andrew Friedman said “it is hard to put into words what Aki has meant to the organization” and that the Pirates “were all over us for about a month” about getting him.  Chavez, Friedman said, “has real upside.

Vicente Padilla is treated for a minor gunshot wound  —  Agent says the pitcher's right thigh was grazed by a bullet during a hunting accident in Nicaragua.  —  Vicente Padilla was treated and released from a Nicaragua hospital after being shot in a leg.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Beckett, Red Sox to talk  —  Josh Beckett, who was in Boston to be honored for his commitment to Children's Hospital, told WEEI.com that he and his agent, Michael Moye, are planning to meet with Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein in the coming weeks to discuss the . pitcher's future with the team.

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Gonzo: Some jokes have truth to them  —  Maybe he was kidding.  Maybe not.  —  You've no doubt heard what supposedly happened in the Phillies clubhouse after Game 5.  Various media outlets reported that Brett Myers made a snide comment to Cole Hamels - something on the order of “what are you still doing here?

Five reasons why the Phillies could pull off a shocking comeback (cont.)  —  • The Yankees have interest in bringing back Johnny Damon — “We need him,” A-Rod said — but could well get competition from at least the White Sox and Giants.  The Cardinals, Braves and Red Sox are among …

Best Second Baseman Ever?  Utley Makes a Case  —  Given that the New York Yankees are soaking up all the World Series oxygen, it's no wonder Philadelphia's Chase Utley isn't getting heaps of praise.  But here's something to ponder while watching Game 6: Mr. Utley may be the best second baseman in baseball.

Jays claim Hoffpauir off waivers  —  Former sixth-round pick joins Toronto from St. Louis  —  TORONTO — The Blue Jays added some infield depth on Tuesday, claiming second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.  Toronto designated left-hander Bill Murphy …

NY Yankees heading into crucial Game 6 of World Series with strongest offensive lineup … NOTEBOOK  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees' 8-6 loss Monday pushed the deciding game of the World Series to the Bronx.  For the Yankees, that means a home crowd, the venue where they have won more than 60 games this year …

AFL Rising Stars Rosters  —  The World Series will be over by Saturday, but that doesn't mean there won't be any baseball on TV.  Set your TiVo for 8:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 7 on MLB Network, and you can watch the fourth-annual Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Game.  —  The teams are split up by AFL divisions.

Marlins will travel more in spring training because of Orioles' departure  —  JUPITER — The Baltimore Orioles' move out of Fort Lauderdale means the Florida Marlins will spend more time on the road during spring training than they have since moving to Jupiter in 2003.

Wells: Knock Utley down  —  Chase Utley needs to kiss the Yankee Stadium dirt tonight.  —  Enough is enough, already.  I would never advocate throwing at somebody's head, but there comes a time when you've got to make an insanely hot hitter like Utley squirm.