Ex-Orioles Pitcher Mike Flanagan Found Dead Near Baltimore Home  —  Earlier in the evening, news broke that a body had been discovered on Orioles broadcaster Mike Flanagan's suburban Baltimore property.  Now, there's this report: … Flanagan had been working as an analyst …

Brad Mills Pulls ‘Waxahachie Swap’ Tuesday Night  —  Tuesday night in Denver, Astros manager Brad Mills made one of the most unusual moves a manager will occasionally make, sending his relief pitcher to right field for one batter, then bringing him back to the mound.

Mets beat Phillies, snap losing streak  —  PHILADELPHIA — Mike Pelfrey threw six effective innings, Nick Evans and David Wright homered and the New York Mets snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.  —  The Mets avoided a sweep with their sixth win in 23 games.

Sources: Giants claim Padres' Heath Bell off waivers  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Four people with knowledge of the situation say the San Francisco Giants have claimed San Diego closer Heath Bell off waivers.  —  They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday …

Crisp Powers A's Past Yankees 6-4 in 10 Innings  —  NEW YORK (AP) — A sudden power surge by Coco Crisp knocked the New York Yankees out of first place.  —  Crisp homered twice and drove in five runs, going 4 for 4 with a three-run shot in the 10th inning that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 victory Wednesday night.

Soriano Homers to Back Wells as Cubs Top Braves  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Alfonso Soriano homered, Randy Wells pitched effectively into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday night.  —  Wells (5-4) held the Braves to one run and two hits over 6 2-3 innings …

Rays Win on RBI Fielder's Choice in 10th Inning  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Elliot Johnson had a game-ending fielder's choice in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.  —  Evan Longoria opened the 10th with an infield single off Duane Below …

Jered Weaver, Angels rout WSox 8-0 in 6th straight win  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jered Weaver pitched seven innings of four-hit ball in his first start since signing an $85 million contract extension, and Erick Aybar drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels' sixth straight victory, 8-0 over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

Daniel Hudson just misses shutout; Diamondbacks win 4-2  —  WASHINGTON - Daniel Hudson fell one out short of his first career shutout Wednesday night, and the Arizona Diamondbacks turned another casual arrival at the ballpark into a win, beating the Washington Nationals 4-2.

Brett Lawrie, Jose Bautista homer as Blue Jays beat Royals  —  TORONTO - Brett Lawrie hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning, Jose Bautista added his major league-leading 37th homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Wednesday night.

TYA Interview With Marc Carig  —  Marc Carig is the beat writer covering the Yankees for the Newark Star-Ledger, as well as a columnist for Baseball Prospectus.  He also interacts with fans and other writers through his twitter account @Ledger_Yankees, and is one of the most accessible and engaging beat guys you will come across.

Rockies claim on David Wright shows interest  —  Ron Cortes, Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT  —  The New York Mets' David Wright.  —  DENVER — The Rockies, as with other teams, put a waiver claim on Mets' third baseman David Wright.  It's unclear who was awarded the claim, and the Mets have made it known that they aren't trading Wright.

Kevin Kouzmanoff comes home with Rockies, starts today's game  —  His name has bounced around the Rockies' front office for years.  And now, Kevin Kouzmanoff's name is on a plate above a locker in the Rockies' clubhouse.  —  “It's a good place to be,” said Kouzmanoff, who will start at third base today and bat sixth in the lineup.

The case for bringing back Ivan Rodriguez  —  As his two-year, $6 million contract is coming to an end, Ivan Rodriguez wants to play for the Nationals next season.  Rodriguez has maintained all year he wants to finish out his career in Washington, and he reiterated that desire last week.

Lackey proves cool in the heat  —  His sizzling stuff stifles Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas - John Lackey was in his element last night.  —  Pitching in withering 100-degree heat, before a luxury suite full of family and friends, in a town where played collegiately, Lackey helped …

LoMo tweets: ‘Boogeyman is back’  —  Outfielder set to return for doubleheader  —  MIAMI — Logan Morrison will be back in a Marlins uniform when the club plays a doubleheader Wednesday against the Reds.  —  The 23-year-old outfielder tweeted at 6:23 p.m Tuesday night.: “6pm flight to FLL.

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday is in joking mood day after moth flew into his ear  —  ST. LOUIS — The moth that forced Matt Holliday from the outfield is done causing mischief.  What remained of the offending bug was tucked inside a sandwich bag, perfect for TV cameras …