Rockies rally for nine in 9th for win over Cards  —  DENVER—Seth Smith's three-run homer off Ryan Franklin with two outs in the ninth capped a nine-run rally as the Colorado Rockies stunned the St. Louis Cardinals 12-9 on Tuesday night.  —  It was the largest ninth-inning comeback in Rockies history.

Damon collects milestone 2,500th hit  —  DETROIT — Johnny Damon says he's paying more attention to milestones now than he did even earlier this year.  So he was well aware his 2,500th hit was coming up by the time his sharp third-inning grounder scooted under Orioles second baseman Julio Lugo and into center field Tuesday night.

Youk moves ahead of Swish; Votto still leads  —  Races remain close with two days left in Final Vote balloting  —  Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis caught and passed right fielder Nick Swisher of the rival Yankees for the American League lead, while Major League home run co-leader Joey Votto …

Peavy appears headed to DL after injury  —  Right-hander strains muscle on right side  —  CHICAGO — Nothing more concrete will be known about Jake Peavy's injury, suffered in the second inning of Tuesday's 4-1 victory for the White Sox over the Angels, until an MRI is taken on Wednesday.

Sternberg: “Money won't be an object” for in-season additions  —  Rays prinicipal owner Stuart Sternberg just said “money won't be an object” in making in-season additions to bolster the team's bid to make the playoffs.  —  Sternberg didn't quite fully open the team checkbook, saying money would …

Diaz, Hinske power Braves past Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA—Matt Diaz hit a tiebreaking double in the 11th inning, Eric Hinske added a two-run homer and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Yunel Escobar singled off David Herndon (0-2) …

Mariners keeping mum on Cliff Lee  —  But MLB insiders expect former Cy Young winner to be traded before deadline … If you're looking for hints on Seattle pitcher Cliff Lee's next destination, they won't be coming from the horse's mouth.  Right around the time Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan …

Get off my mound, and my back  —  A t-shirt has caused quite the uproar here in Oakland, and believe it or not, Dallas Braden wants no part of it.  I wasn't in the A's clubhouse when Braden talked to a few reporters last night, but apparently his message was simple.

Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox left game against Tampa Bay Rays with ankle pain, but says he expects to play Wednesday  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis abruptly left Tuesday night's game prior to leading off the fourth inning with what he said felt like a cramp in his right ankle.

Greinke allows 2 hits in 7 innings to lead Royals  —  SEATTLE—Zack Greinke allowed two hits over seven innings and continued his mastery of the Seattle Mariners in the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 victory Tuesday.  —  Greinke (5-8) is 4-0 with a 1.64 ERA in 10 career appearances against the Mariners.

Sox looking for relief  —  Red Sox scouts have been scouring the big leagues looking for a possible match to add to their bullpen, according to major league sources, but don't be surprised if they now look within, with news they are moving Pawtucket starter Michael Bowden to the bullpen.

Bumgarner stars as Giants win 6-1  —  MILWAUKEE—Heralded 20-year-old rookie Madison Bumgarner gave up three hits in eight shutout innings for his first major-league win, and San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Tuesday night.  —  The left-hander, in his fourth major league start …

A-Rod ties Manny for second in career grand slams; Yanks trip A's  —  OAKLAND (AP) — Alex Rodriguez (FSY) hit his 21st grand slam and added a solo shot for his 597th home run, helping CC Sabathia (FSY) win his seventh consecutive start in the New York Yankees' 6-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

Live-blogging the Beckett sim game  —  Josh Beckett is about to get to work here at Tropicana Field.  He'll be facing five players from the GCL Red Sox and maybe Jeremy Hermida, too.  —  Stay tuned for reports here.  —  UPDATE, 2:20 p.m.: Hermida is hitting first.