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NEW YORK (AP) The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list. (MORE)

PITTSBURGH (AP) No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players' association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug. 15 deadline was unilaterally extended by Major League Baseball without the union's permission. (MORE)

NEW YORK (AP) Baseball's replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that's crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASA's Mission Control. (MORE)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Two bunts, one double and nine well-pitched innings. The Chicago Cubs proved on a Wrigley Field-like day they can win when their bats aren't booming, and their by-the-textbook victory came before they begin what may be their toughest stretch all season. (MORE)

SEATTLE (AP) Knowing how many steps must happen in perfect order to throw out a runner from the outfield, Minnesota's Denard Span wasn't the least bit surprised to see Tug Hulett being sent toward home. (MORE)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona. (MORE)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Royals general manager Dayton Moore said he met with Jose Guillen after the outfielder confronted a heckling fan Tuesday night. (MORE)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Mets placed catcher Ramon Castro on the 15-day disabled list because of a quadriceps injury and made four other moves Wednesday. (MORE)

LOS ANGELES (AP) The slumping Los Angeles Dodgers recalled infielder Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, making room on their 25-man roster by designating infielder Pablo Ozuna for assignment. (MORE)

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals added a power bat to their bench on Wednesday, purchasing Josh Phelps' contract from Triple-A Memphis. (MORE)