Ortiz lifts Sox to another thrilling win  —  Papi's RBI single in 12th extends Boston's streak to nine  —  BOSTON — Charlie Manuel wasn't going to make the same mistake twice.  After Mark Loretta doubled, representing the winning run in the 11th inning against the Phillies on Monday afternoon …

Notes: Lee returns to Cubs' lineup  —  Bynum hospitalized with inconclusive diagnosis  —  MINNEAPOLIS — When Derrek Lee heard that Tony Womack had to leave Saturday's game with an injury, he knew the Chicago Cubs would be a man short.  When he heard that Freddie Bynum had to leave the game …

Mailbag: Robinson on Nats fans' minds  —  Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers your questions … I take offense to Frank Robinson's recent comments in an interview conducted by you.  Regarding his lack of popularity in Montreal compared to Washington, he stated, "The Montreal fans …

Red Sox fans need to heartily boo Pedro  —  They did the same to Damon - it would be an insult to do otherwise  —  Red Sox fans should boo Pedro Martinez when he returns to Fenway Park and pitches for the Mets on Wednesday, writes MSNBC.com columnist Mike Celizic.  —  Mike Celizic  —  Mike Celizic

Sanchez will remain in majors  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Anibal Sanchez won't be sent back to the minor leagues for now.  He might even wind up as a fixture in the Marlins' rotation soon.  —  After Sanchez shut down the Yankees for 5 2/3 innings Sunday to win his major-league debut at Yankee Stadium …

Minor league manager loses cool, fined, suspended  —  LEXINGTON, Ky. — Once the umpire called Roger Clemens' kid safe, a minor league manager threw a major league tantrum that would have made Lou Piniella, Earl Weaver and Tommy Lasorda proud.  —  It also cost Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik …

Rays eye deal for younger catcher  —  MIAMI - The Devil Rays are working on a multiplayer deal to trade veteran Toby Hall and replace him with a top young catcher.  —  Details were not clear Monday night, but if the deal goes through the Rays would shed Hall, the 30-year-old …

Don't expect 'Manny being Manny' this year  —  It's that time of year, isn't it?  Time for Manny Ramirez to start grumbling.  Time for the trade rumors to begin circulating.  Time for . . .  Wait!  —  We interrupt "Manny being Manny" to bring you this news bulletin, courtesy of Ramirez's agent, Greg Genske.

Reyes earns weekly honor again  —  Shortstop hits .613 en route to National League award  —  Mets shortstop Jose Reyes won't have to share his Player of the Week honor with anybody this week.  —  The Bank of America award for the week of June 19-25 belongs solely to Reyes …

Rios emerging in relative obscurity … For almost a half-season, a certain outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays has been a major offensive force in the American League, but few south of the U.S.-Canadian border have noticed.  —  "Who is Alex Rios?" has been one of the most-asked questions …

Wood may pitch this season  —  Shoulder exam shows a muscle imbalance, no structural damage  —  An examination of Kerry Wood's troubling right shoulder found a slight muscular imbalance that's causing the soreness, trainer Mark O'Neal said Monday.  —  Wood threw a bullpen session during …

When the cheering stops  —  Retirement new game for athletes  —  They heard the cheers.  They cashed the paychecks.  They scored touchdowns and hit home runs and jump shots.  —  They won national titles and set records.  One was a Miami Hurricane and later a Pittsburgh Steeler.

Mailbag: Century mark within reach?  —  Mets beat writer Marty Noble answers fans' questions  —  Is there a chance that the Mets can win more than 100 games?  — Patrick F., Deer Park, N.Y.  —  A legit chance?  Sure.  A likelihood?  I wouldn't bet the house or even the front door.

Angels come alive for Lackey  —  Five-run eighth inning gives right-hander much-needed win  —  ANAHEIM — Apparently, the cavalry is ready to ride.  —  Over the weekend, manager Mike Scioscia said that he and his staff were not simply waiting for outside help to arrive and rescue them from a lackluster season.