Niese to make major league debut for Mets Top New York Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Niese will be recalled from Triple-A New Orleans to make his major league debut in the heat of the playoff race Tuesday against Milwaukee. Niese will take the rotation spot left vacant when right-hander John Maine was placed on [...]

Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies’ 9-4 win
Garrett Atkins hit two home runs and had a season-high five RBI to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Geer wins major league debut in Padres’ 9-4 win [...]

Brewers learned from ‘07 heartbreak Brewers learned from ‘07 heartbreak After falling short of a playoff berth last season due to a rough August, a more experienced Brewers team will head into the final month of ‘08 on a roll. [...]

Royals sinking in standings but not in attendance
They’re headed for their fifth straight last-place finish in the AL Central, they’re playing at a dusty construction site and their highest-paid player keeps insulting fans.

Anderson’s homer lifts Angels to 3-1 win over Rangers
Believers in superstition might not wish to see Garret Anderson in the No. 2 hole much longer, for fear that he’ll incur the same type of hamstring injury that felled two Angels teammates who most recently …
Zobrist hits grand slam [...]

Myers aims to pitch Phils out of slump in Chicago
Philadelphia Phillies starter Brett Myers faces what could be his toughest opponent since his return from the minors, as he squares off against the team with the best record in baseball, the Chicago Cubs, in …
Sox battle goes to [...]

Buckner optioned by D-backs Buckner optioned by D-backs To make room for recently claimed left-handed reliever Wil Ledezma, the D-backs optioned right-hander Billy Buckner to Triple-A Tucson on Saturday.
Beltran heating up for Mets [...]

Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies’ 9-4 win
Garrett Atkins hit two home runs and had a season-high five RBI to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Hernandez, Ibanez help Mariners end Indians’ 10-game winning streak [...]

Instant replay debuts at Tropicana Field Instant replay debuts Instant replay made its Major League debut in 12 stadiums on Friday night, including the Rays’ own Tropicana Field.
Clutch homer, catch sink Rangers [...]

Recap: Arizona vs. Los Angeles
Stephen Drew, Conor Jackson and Adam Dunn each knocked in two runs en route to helping the Arizona Diamondbacks extend their lead in the NL West with an 9-3 win over the suddenly struggling Los Angeles Dodgers.
Wallace Matthews: Bye-bye Willie, bye-bye ball [...]