Pavano Pitches Twins Past Floyd, White Sox 4-1  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carl Pavano kept up his recent surge with a complete-game six-hitter for the Minnesota Twins in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.  —  Pavano (4-5) walked three, struck out five and recorded six …

Final: Red Sox 3, Rays 0  —  Game over: Red Sox 3, Rays 0  —  It will be overshadowed by the Stanley Cup Final, but Josh Beckett was sensational tonight in tossing one-hitter.  His performance was certainly right there with recently great starts by Detroit's Justin Verlander, the Angels' Jered Weaver and Tampa Bay's James Shields.

Yankees pregame: Top of the order  —  Brett Gardner had three hits and a walk in the leadoff spot last night with righty Alexi Ogando going for the Rangers.  Joe Girardi has decisions to make at the top of the order now with Derek Jeter down.  And he had Gardner on the bench and Nick Swisher …

Gorzelanny likely to return to Nats on Sunday  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals optioned right-hander Yunesky Maya to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, a day after his fourth start in place of Tom Gorzelanny.  The Nationals will likely activate Gorzelanny from the 15-day disabled list Sunday for his start.

Gee, 3 Mets Relievers Shut Out Braves, 4-0  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Gee combined with three relievers for a two-hit shutout, Angel Pagan hit a two-run homer and the surging New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Wednesday night.  —  Gee gave up one hit in four innings …

Jhoulys Chacin stymies Padres as Rockies win 6-3  —  DENVER - Jhoulys Chacin scattered three hits over six sharp innings and Seth Smith hit a tiebreaking single as part of a five-run sixth, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Prince Fielder would consider Cubs in free agency  —  Despite a rivalry with the Cubs that has at times seemed personal, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder said Tuesday he hasn't ruled out the Cubs as a possible destination if he reaches free agency this fall.

Florida Marlins call up Jose Lopez, who will start at second base tonight  —  The Marlins made a few roster moves after the first game of today's double-header: RHP Elih Villanueva was optioned back to Class AAA New Orleans after allowing eight runs in three innings in an 8-1 loss.

Ricky Romero solid, Jays hit 3 homers to top Orioles 4-1  —  TORONTO - Ricky Romero allowed three hits in eight innings, Adam Lind, Yunel Escobar and Juan Rivera each hit home runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Paul, Walker Propel Pirates to 7-3 Win Over Astros  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Pinch-hitter Xavier Paul doubled, then stayed in the game and hit a two-run homer and single Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates moved over .500 with a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros.

Scott Kazmir has another bad minor league start, may be finished as an Angel  —  Struggling left-hander gives up six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings for Salt Lake, pushing his ERA with triple-A team to 17.02, and Angels may have to release him — and eat $14.5 million on his contract.

Hernandez Throws 3-Hitter, Morse Homers Twice  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Livan Hernandez pitched a three-hitter, Michael Morse homered twice and doubled, and the Washington Nationals routed the St. Louis Cardinals 10-0 Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Hanley sits out day game after night game  —  Star shortstop expected to play in twin-bill nightcap  —  PHILADELPHIA — On Wednesday morning, before Game 1 of a split doubleheader, Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was taking his regular round of batting practice.  The 27-year-old also fielded his share of grounders.

Gordon's journey leads him to Yankee Stadium  —  Brian Gordon's car ride from Allentown, Penn., to New York was surreal on Tuesday night.  So surreal.  There have been dozens of journeys in Gordon's career that, frankly, ended up being trips to nowhere.  So Tuesday's trip …

Einhorn Could Get Control Of New York Mets For $1  —  In three years hedge fund manager David Einhorn could gain control of the New York Mets for $1.  —  Last month Einhorn and the owners of the MLB team, Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, came to terms on a deal in which Einhorn would pay $200 million …

Teixeira Homers Twice, Yankees Rout Texas 12-4  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira hit two-run homers from each side of the plate and the New York Yankees connected five times, romping past the Texas Rangers 12-4 Wednesday night.  —  Robinson Cano and youngsters Eduardo Nunez and Ramiro Pena homered …

Bumgarner Strong, Giants Beat D-Backs Again 5-2  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Madison Bumgarner went six innings and got enough run support for a change, helping him pitch the San Francisco Giants past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 Wednesday night.  —  Bill Hall singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth …