Red Sox Do Not Recall Aaron Cook  —  The Red Sox did not call up right-hander Aaron Cook by 12:01pm ET tonight, thus activating the opt-out clause in his contract according to WEEI.com's Alex Speier.  Cook has 24 hours to exercise the opt-out, then the team would have 48 hours to respond by calling him up or trading him.

‘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 …

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.

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.

Houston wins second straight over Mets, 6-3  —  HOUSTON—Chris Snyder hit a three-run home run and Jed Lowrie had a two-run shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.  —  Lowrie's homer, off Jonathon Niese, which hit the inside of the foul pole …

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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 …

Red Sox tee off on Athletics  —  Ortiz hits two of team's 4 homers  —  Before Monday night's 11-6 demolition of the Oakland A's, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was asked what he liked most about his team during its recent 6-1 road swing through Minnesota and Chicago.  —  “The season is an evolution,” Valentine said.

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 …