Clean sweep  —  Red Sox complete Chicago whitewashing  —  CHICAGO — John Blake, the Red Sox media relations director, looked up from his laptop computer at the end of the fifth inning, right after Julian Tavarez had struck out the side for the first time this season, and casually announced to those within earshot, "Yankees lose."

AMAZIN' BLUNDER ON BASES  —  The Mets are one of the most dangerous and aggressive baserunning team in baseball, but last night they got a little too aggressive.  —  They had a golden opportunity to get to rusty David Wells in the first inning.  But when third base coach Sandy Alomar Sr …

Mets' Wright eyes golden road  —  A six-game lead in the NL East isn't enough for David Wright, who feels that the upcoming road trip to Philadelphia and Atlanta is time for the Mets to prove themselves.  —  "(This) week is not going to make or break our season by any means …

Jurrjens sent to DL with inflammation  —  MRI on rookie's right shoulder suggests no need for surgery  —  DETROIT — Jair Jurrjens has been living his dream ever since being called up to the Major Leagues.  His dream is now on hold for a couple of weeks, but it doesn't appear to be the nightmare many feared.

YANKS' TOP PICK TO HAVE SURGERY  —  Andrew Brackman, the Yankees' first-round pick in the June draft, has decided his right elbow will be better served by undergoing Tommy John surgery, according to agent Scott Boras.  —  Brackman, who signed a four-year deal worth $4.5 million that includes …

Notes: Stansberry relishes debut  —  Barrett feeling better, aiming to return to Padres by Sept. 1  —  PHILADELPHIA — Craig Stansberry was never so happy to be lifted from a game as he was Friday night.  —  After two at-bats, he came out of Triple-A Portland's game at Tacoma and learned he was being recalled to the Padres.

Season over for injured Boone  —  CINCINNATI Aaron Boone's career with the Marlins may not be over, but his season is.  —  After consulting with Reds orthopedic surgeon Tim Kremchek, Boone has elected to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his balky left knee.  The procedure will take place Sept. 4 in Cincinnati.

Notes: A day later, Wagner ready to pitch  —  Lo Duca returns from disabled list, but what about Chavez?  —  NEW YORK — Billy Wagner's dead arm is alive enough.  —  Wagner said he was ready to pitch if needed in Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers, a day after pronouncing himself unavailable …

Guillen is key to Mariners' rise  —  With his seventh team in seven years, once-maligned outfielder is a big reason for Seattle's turnaround this season.  —  If we have a West Coast equivalent of Manny being Manny, it might be Jose being Jose.  —  Guillen, that is.

Young's 2 early homers lift Arizona  —  PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are in first place despite giving up 32 more runs than they've scored.  —  For clues to how the Diamondbacks have done it, see their 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.