MLB

	Werth's homer lifts Phils, dooms Nats to 11th straight loss Jayson Werth hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over Washington in the first of three games with the Nationals.
	New AL-best Rays top Angels with help from Shields, Aybar Willie Aybar had a two-run single in a decisive eighth and James Shields tossed eight effective innings, as the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 4-2, in the middle contest of a three-game set from Tropicana Field.
	Mets closer Wagner out indefinitely New York Mets closer Billy Wagner will be out indefinitely as he is experiencing more pain and swelling in his left elbow.
	Yankees get Matsui back, lose faith in Christian The New York Yankees activated outfielder/designated hitter Hideki Matsui from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Justin Christian to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes- Barre.
	Boston's Beckett to miss Saturday start Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett will miss his scheduled start against the Blue Jays on Saturday because of numbness in the pinky and ring finer on his right hand.
	Orioles place closer Sherrill on shelf Baltimore Orioles closer George Sherrill was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation.
	Maddux re-joins Dodgers for stretch run The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired future Hall-of-Fame pitcher Greg Maddux on Tuesday from the San Diego Padres.
	Braves bring up Reyes; place Gotay on DL The Atlanta Braves recalled pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes from Triple-A Richmond and he started Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the New York Mets.
	Red Sox great Yastrzemski hospitalized Boston Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski was hospitalized Tuesday morning after experiencing discomfort and chest pains.
	Royals pick up Wells The Kansas City Royals signed Kip Wells to a contract which will expire at the end of the 2008 season on Tuesday.