White Sox, Dye have $22M deal in place  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The White Sox have reached agreement with right fielder Jermaine Dye on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, FOXSports.com has learned.  —  The deal includes a mutual option for a third season.

Pirates rally past sloppy Phillies 11-6  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Phillies enjoy this kind of offense a few times every week.  For the Pirates, it is a newfound experience they hope to keep going for the rest of the season.  —  Third baseman Abraham Nunez's two-run throwing error put Pittsburgh …

Castro says barking back now needs some DL time  —  WASHINGTON - Catcher Ramon Castro said he needs to be placed on the DL because his lower back, which has sidelined him since last Sunday, acted up while he was running and trying to take batting practice yesterday.

D-backs' P gets 4 hits, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  ATLANTA (AP) - Rookie right-hander Micah Owings went 4-for-4, including a pair of mammoth homers, drove in six runs and scored four times while pitching three-hit ball through seven innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 12-6 on Saturday night.

Rizzuto's Secret of Youth Lasted for Years  —  The obituaries said Phil Rizzuto was 89 when he died last week.  That's because the baseball encyclopedias said that Rizzuto was 89.  And the encyclopedias said Rizzuto was 89 because that's what Rizzuto said.

Nationals acquire Pena from Red Sox  —  Left fielder added to heart of lineup for player to be named  —  WASHINGTON — In need of improving their power production, the Nationals acquired outfielder Wily Mo Pena from the Red Sox on Friday afternoon for a player to be named.

Pitching prospect Houser suspended  —  LHP James Houser, a Sarasota native who was the Rays' second-round pick in 2003, was suspended 50 games on Saturday for "testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance,'' according to MLB.  —  Houser was 5-4 with a 3.65 ERA in 20 starts …

Sosa seeks vindication before his exit  —  Rangers slugger feels he has more to prove in baseball  —  ARLINGTON — Charismatic and charming as ever, Sammy Sosa is still a rock star.  —  He's just more of a backup singer than lead guitar player these days.  —  And he's fine with it.  For now.

Bellinger Like His Father but With More Power  —  Clay Bellinger played in the World Series with the Yankees, but the utility man was never really known for his bat.  —  His son, though, can sure hit the ball.  —  Twelve-year-old Cody Bellinger went 4 for 5, including an opposite-field …

Webb streaks to another win  —  Righty continues run to 42 consecutive scoreless innings  —  ATLANTA — When Orel Hershiser was closing in on Don Drysdale's consecutive scoreless inning streak in 1988, Brandon Webb was a youngster far away from the bright lights of the big leagues.

Ay, Papi  —  The Sox have taken a 6-5 lead in the fifth after a monster grand slam by David Ortiz.  —  Eric Hinske, continuing tonight's episode of The Broken Bat Follies, led off the inning with a slow roller to first baseman Casey Kotchman that sent half his bat flying near the pitchers' mound.

Yanks Beat Tigers for Clemens' 353rd Win  —  NEW YORK — Roger Clemens won in his return from a suspension and Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead homer that clanked off the foul pole, carrying the New York Yankees to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

Ward slam powers Cubs  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Daryle Ward can stop worrying about hitting that first home run for the Chicago Cubs.  —  Ward hit a grand slam in the third inning and Derrek Lee had three hits to help Chicago beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 Saturday.