Source: Padres claim Igawa off waivers  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  If the Yankees want to get rid of Kei Igawa, they have their chance.  —  The Padres, continuing in their attempt to upgrade their starting rotation, have claimed Igawa off waivers, major league sources told FOXSports.com.

Ortiz gives it a shot  —  BALTIMORE — Red Sox DH David Ortiz, who was administered a cortisone shot in his inflamed left shoulder Wednesday, was back in the starting lineup Friday night against tough Orioles lefthander Erik Bedard.  —  The Red Sox lost, 6-5.  —  Ortiz said it was the second cortisone shot he's had.

Notes: Dodgers activate Sweeney  —  Righty Houlton optioned to Triple-A to make room on roster  —  ST. LOUIS — Mark Sweeney joined the club ready for duty as the primary left-handed pinch-hitter, and the Dodgers made room for their acquisition from the Giants by optioning pitcher D.J. Houlton to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Answer to Annual Question: No, Rivera Hasn't Lost His Edge  —  He has taken the mound for the Yankees 242 more times than any other pitcher in the team's history.  He is 37 years old, a 13-year veteran who has pitched the equivalent of another season and a half in October.

Good news, bad news for bullpen  —  Wickman cleared to rejoin Braves; Dotel put on DL  —  Philadelphia — Only minutes after the Braves learned Friday that closer Bob Wickman's sore forearm wouldn't require a stint on the disabled list, they decided that reliever Octavio Dotel's sore shoulder would.

Orioles fans cry uncle, admit they 'fired up' Sox fan base  —  If you flash back with me a month or so ago, you may remember me touching base on a "Take Back the Yard" night planned by a fine Baltimore-area sports blog, The Loss Column.  The premise: Get Red Sox fans the heck out of Camden Yards …

Brennaman signs three-year extension  —  Hall of Fame broadcaster to stay with Reds through 2010  —  CINCINNATI — A Reds institution spanning more than four decades, Hall of Fame radio voice Marty Brennaman has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2010 season.

Chi White Sox 5, Seattle 3  —  CHICAGO (AP) — When Josh Fields sees Bobby Jenks enter the game, the rookie gets so excited he fires the ball to the closer.  Then, he watches in awe.  —  While Jenks made history, Fields opened a few eyes on Friday night.  —  Fields hit two homers …

Cust's 7 RBIs help A's past Tigers 16-10  —  DETROIT (AP) — Jack Cust hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs, and the Oakland Athletics rallied after blowing a seven-run lead to beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 16-10 on Friday night.  —  Travis Buck had four hits, scored three times and drove in three runs for Oakland.

Bonds' gear at Cooperstown  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Excited kids in baseball caps swarmed around the helmets from Barry Bonds' home run record at-bats that went on display here Friday, while other fans showed the same sort of ambivalence that has dogged the slugger's career.

Yankees' young hurlers dominate Indians  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Thrown into the middle of a heated playoff chase, the 21-year-olds pitched like they belonged.  —  The New York Yankees might not be aging so fast after all.  —  Phil Hughes dominated Cleveland for six innings …

Wagner, Mets tumble to Marlins  —  Billy blows second save, gets first loss  —  There was a rainy, gloomy feel to Shea in the early innings last night, as if the previous day's dispiriting loss to Atlanta hung in the air and left the Mets lackluster against a starter making his major league debut.

Chipper swats away Mets, N.Y. media  —  New York — Chipper Jones awoke to flaming tabloid headlines Thursday, like "CHIPPER'S A-BOMB" and "A'ROID SHOCKER," which wouldn't have been so bad if they had been paired with stories like, "I CLONED MYSELF AT BREAKFAST" and "ELVIS TAUGHT ME HOW TO HIT A CURVE."

Nats win behind Hanrahan's arm, bat  —  Rookie right-hander smacks key double, earns victory  —  SAN FRANCISCO — It's a story about two players.  One could be sent down to the Minor Leagues as early as next week, while the other has a clear mind to play the game of baseball the right way.