Lawrie hits walk-off homer to beat Rangers  —  It was felt the first two games of the three-game set against a tough-hitting Texas Rangers outfit would be a good measuring stick for Kyle Drabek and Drew Hutchison, two up-and-coming hurlers for the Toronto Blue Jays.

‘Oil Can’ says he used crack entire '86 season  —  E:60 - ‘Oil Can’ Boyd  —  Dennis ‘Oil Can’ Boyd sits down with Buster Olney to talk about his drug abuse and battle with cocaine.  —  Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd, who pitched eight of his 10 major league seasons with the Boston Red Sox …

In Latin America, New Fraud Models Emerge To Combat DNA Tests  —  In the early days of age fraud in the Dominican Republic, it wasn't difficult for a player to shave a few years off his age.  It was often as simple as changing the date on the birth certificate by hand.

Pujols unhappy Angels coach Hatcher reveals hitters' meeting details  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Before the first game of each series, clubs routinely hold hitters' meetings to review scouting reports on the pitchers they'll be facing, and pitchers' meetings to go over the opposing team's lineup.

Phillies score 2 runs in 8th, beat Braves 4-2  —  ATLANTA—John Mayberry Jr. doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night in the first meeting of the season between the NL East rivals.

Cubs' series opener vs Reds postponed  —  CINCINNATI—Jay Bruce, the National League's player of the week, had to sit and watch for another day — this time, because of raindrops.  His manager hopes he doesn't cool off.  —  The opener of a series between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds …

Cards activate Craig; designate Komatsu  —  ST. LOUIS — Following a seven-game rehabilitation assignment, Allen Craig has been activated from the disabled list and will be in St. Louis for the opening of the Cardinals' series against the Pirates on Tuesday.

Parker Gets First Win as A's Beat Red Sox 5-3  —  BOSTON (AP) — Jarrod Parker scattered four hits over 6 2-3 innings and picked up his first major league win as the Oakland Athletics stopped a three-game losing streak by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Joyce Homers to Help Rays Top Mariners 3-1  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Joyce had two of Tampa Bay's three hits, including a solo homer and RBI triple, to help the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 for their ninth victory in 10 games on Tuesday night.

Former top pick Beckham suspended  —  UPDATE, 6:05: Here are statements from the Rays Friedman and from Beckham:  —  Friedman: “We are very disappointed by Tim's actions.  Tim possesses great potential, and he must rededicate himself in order to become the person and player we know he can be.”

Jackson, Porcello lead Tigers past Royals 9-3  —  DETROIT—Austin Jackson had four hits and Rick Porcello pitched eight strong innings to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 9-3 on Tuesday night.  —  The Tigers scored five runs in the first and won for only the third time in 11 games.

Decision day here on sinkerballer Cook  —  The Red Sox face a decision Tuesday regarding Aaron Cook.  —  The 33-year-old righthander can opt out of his contract if the team does not make room for him on the major league roster.  —  But with the starting rotation set for now …

Torn hamstring shelves Longoria for 6-8 weeks  —  Rays third baseman suffered injury sliding into second base  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Manager Joe Maddon recently noted that the Rays have always done well in stormy weather.  Well, a monsoon hit Tropicana Field on Tuesday …

Andy Pettitte Testifies That Roger Clemens Said He Used H.G.H.  —  WASHINGTON — Major League Baseball's troubled history of doping was once again paraded into public view on Tuesday as Andy Pettitte, a Yankees pitcher revered by many fans for his postseason triumphs, testified in federal court …

Phils nearing decision time on ailing Thome  —  ATLANTA — It is a question Jim Thome found difficult to answer.  —  He injured his back Saturday at Citizens Bank Park, and has been unable to play since.  Thome ruled out playing in Tuesday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field …

Former teenage star Upton relates to Harper  —  No. 1 pick in 2005 made big league debut at age 19  —  WASHINGTON — D-backs outfielder Justin Upton has something in common with Nationals phenom Bryce Harper — both were No. 1 overall picks in the First-Year Player Draft.

Braun looking to settle into a rhythm  —  SAN DIEGO — At some point, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke expects left fielder Ryan Braun to settle into a rhythm.  So far, Braun's season has been a collection of streaks.  —  After an 0-for-5 Opening Day, the first hitless opener of Braun's career …