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 …

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.

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 …

Yankees rough up Halladay, thump Phillies 8-3  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Even after adding Roy Halladay , the Philadelphia Phillies can't seem to stop that New York Yankees lineup.  —  Nick Swisher and the Yankees handed Halladay a rare thumping, beating Philadelphia and its new ace 8-3 Tuesday night in a World Series rematch.

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.

Pavano, Kubel lead Twins over Rockies  —  MINNEAPOLIS—Carl Pavano allowed two runs on five hits in seven innings and Jason Kubel homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.  —  Pavano (7-6) struck out five and walked one …

Amaro: This is Our Team  —  Ruben Amaro Jr. chatted with reporters for more about 13 minutes today at Yankee Stadium.  —  Here are the highlights:  —  Q: Are you concerned?  —  A: I'm paid to be concerned.  That's my job.  We've gone through a tough time, but it's not like it's …

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 …

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.

Buchholz, Sox good enough  —  Pedroia, Ortiz back righthander  —  The green shirts speckled the crowd, with periodic chants breaking out.  Those were, of course, more of the “Beat LA!” variety than “Beat Arizona!”  In many ways it seemed as if the crowd was ruing its decision to forsake …