Los Angeles Dodgers place George Sherrill on DL, activate Rafael Furcal  —  CHICAGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers will go with an 11-man pitching staff for at least a few days after placing struggling reliever George Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with what was termed a mid-back strain.

Francisco Rodriguez and Mets bullpen coach Randy Niemann get into heated discussion in series finale  —  Francisco Rodriguez apparently was plenty warmed up by the time he got into Sunday night's Subway Series finale in the ninth inning against the Yankees - K-Rod and bullpen coach Randy Niemann had …

Rockies recall catcher Iannetta after successful Sky Sox stint  —  Catcher Chris Iannetta will rejoin the Rockies today after a month-long stint at Triple-A Colorado Springs.  —  As general manager Dan O'Dowd indicated Monday, Iannetta did everything the team asked after his demotion.

ELLSBURY HEADED BACK TO CENTER  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Following the Red Sox' 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, Jacoby Ellsbury confirmed what was learned by WEEI.com earlier Monday night — that he is slated to be manning center field on a regular basis for the Sox, even with the return of Mike Cameron from the 15-day disabled list.

Season could be last for Chicago White Sox's Omar Vizquel  —  CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox shortstop Omar Vizquel, an 11-time Gold Glove winner, said Tuesday night that he will probably retire following this season.  —  “I'm not sure if I'm really going to do it,” he said after the 7-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians.

Garland tosses 7 shutout innings as Padres top Cardinals  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jon Garland (FSY) threw seven innings and Jerry Hairston Jr. homered to lift the San Diego Padres to a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.  —  Garland (6-2) won his sixth straight decision …

PIRATES OUTLAST REDS IN PITCHING DUEL  —  The Sports Network  —  Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Ryan Doumit cracked a two-out solo home run in the ninth to decide a well-pitched game on both sides, as the Pirates edged Cincinnati, 2-1, at Great American Ball Park.

SANTANA GOES THE DISTANCE AS ANGELS DOWN BLUE JAYS  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ervin Santana pitched a four-hitter for his second complete game against Toronto this season and Mike Napoli homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

BREWERS DOWN ASTROS IN BATTLE OF NL CENTRAL'S LESSER LIGHTS  —  The Sports Network  —  Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Ryan Braun and Rickie Weeks both clubbed two- run homers, helping the Milwaukee Brewers snap an eight-game home losing streak with a 6-1 win over Houston in the opener of a three-game series at Miller Park.

CHACIN SOLID AS ROCKIES OUTLAST DIAMONDBACKS  —  The Sports Network  —  Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Jhoulys Chacin pitched six solid innings to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opener of a three-game series at Coors Field.

Rain suspends Yankees-Twins tilt  —  Tied in sixth inning, ballgame to resume on Wednesday  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Having already endured their first rainout at Target Field, on May 7 against the Orioles, the Twins witnessed their new ballpark's first suspended game on Tuesday night.

Slumping Brandon Wood goes on disabled list with hip injury  —  Angels third baseman, who is batting .156, is out of minor league options.  Going on the DL for right hip flexor strain will give him chance to rest, clear his head and start rehab assignment.  —  The Angels and Brandon Wood found …

Yankees starter A.J. Burnett credits acupuncture with helping him stay healthy … NEW YORK — Brian Cashman had to be sure.  —  The Yankees general manager heard the reports out of Toronto, the ones that said that A.J. Burnett had been reformed.  Gone was the pitcher who leaned on raw talent …

Where will Astros' ace Oswalt end up?  —  Astros righthander Roy Oswalt wants to pitch in another World Series before he retires.  —  To that end, he has asked the Astros to consider trading him to a contender.  —  He is owed $31 million in salary through 2011, when his contract expires.

Does Derek Jeter Have Anything Left?  —  Even the most devoted fans of the Yankees and their star shortstop Derek Jeter likely recognized that 2009 was a special year for the Yankee captain.  Jeter's 2009 was probably the best season by a 35 year old shortstop in at least half a century.