Philadelphia Phillies speak to Pedro Martinez about possible comeback  —  NEW YORK — The Philadelphia Phillies have talked to Pedro Martinez and his agent about a possible comeback similar to last year, when the right-hander was a starting pitcher for the National League champions in August and into the postseason.

Russell's future with Pirates unclear  —  Fox Sports  —  The Pirates are holding internal discussions about the immediate future of manager John Russell, multiple major-league sources say.  —  While it is unclear whether Russell's firing is imminent, the timing would make sense.

ORTIZ HOMERS AS RED SOX DOWN DIAMONDBACKS  —  The Sports Network  —  Boston, MA (Sports Network) - David Ortiz finished 2-for-4 with a two-run homer as Boston doubled up Arizona, 6-3, in the opener of a three-game interleague set from Fenway Park.  —  Dustin Pedroia collected two hits …

LONGORIA, PRICE PROPEL RAYS TO WIN OVER BRAVES  —  The Sports Network  —  Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Evan Longoria homered and ended with three RBI while David Price became the American League's first 10-game winner, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Atlanta Braves, 10-4 …

BOX SCORE  —  “Right now, it's getting better, but we're not ready yet,” Minaya said.  —  Once Beltran begins his rehab assignment, the Mets will have 20 days to activate him.  Minaya said Beltran will largely be responsible for setting the pace.  —  “There's going to be a point where he says, 'Hey, I'm ready to go,' ” Minaya said.

Padres catcher Torrealba suspended for 3 games  —  NEW YORK—San Diego Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba has been suspended for three games after making contact with an umpire.  —  Torrealba was ejected in the ninth inning of Monday's 6-3 home loss to the Blue Jays for arguing with umpire Larry Vanover …

Arrieta pitches Orioles past Giants.  —  SAN FRANCISCO—Jake Arrieta gave up three hits over seven-plus innings, Adam Jones hit a home run and the Baltimore Orioles ended a four-game losing streak, beating the San Francisco Giants 4-1 Tuesday night.  —  Ty Wigginton drove in two runs …

Oswalt, Berkman ponder their uncertain futures  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - They hear the rumors.  Roy Oswalt  —  might go to New York.  Or Washington.  Or Texas.  And Lance Berkman  —  fits perfectly with the Angels.  Or Tampa Bay.  Or San Francisco.  Anywhere but Houston, their baseball home for a combined 22 seasons now.

Aaron Heilman moves into closer's role for Diamondbacks  —  BOSTON - Manager A.J. Hinch made a change at closer Tuesday, bumping struggling Chad Qualls in favor of Aaron Heilman, who has been the club's only consistently effective reliever.  —  “I'm going to try a few different things,” Hinch said.

Twins mull over deadline shopping list  —  Plugging holes at the front of the rotation, third base and in the bullpen could solidify their AL Central lead.  —  The Twins proved last season that they can enter the trade market and strengthen the roster for a playoff run.  They might be back at it in the coming weeks.