Yanks ‘hope’ A-Rod will rejoin lineup by weekend  —  CHICAGO — New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez probably won't play until this weekend's series at Cleveland, even though he's scheduled to rejoin the team in Chicago on Thursday.  —  A-Rod missed his second straight game Wednesday …

Santana Helps Mets End Skid at 3  —  WASHINGTON — There are no style points, no rewards for creativity or flair reflected on the scoreboard.  A run is a run, counting the same whether attained via walk, error or divine intervention.  That is why there was not likely to be much protesting inside …

Tigers have 11-run 6th in 19-6 victory  —  DETROIT (AP)—The Detroit Tigers' biggest inning in four years could mean a lot more to the foundering Texas Rangers.  Manager Ron Washington's job might be in jeopardy.  —  Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Carlos Guillen had three …

Reds fire GM Krivsky, replace him with Jocketty  —  CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds have fired general manager Wayne Krivsky and replaced him with former St. Louis Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty.  —  The Reds are off to their worst start in five years.  The firing wasn't as much a surprise as the timing.

A's claim outfielder Davis from Giants  —  Speedster to add different element; Saarloos designated  —  OAKLAND — Looking to add some speed and defensive versatility, the A's on Wednesday claimed outfielder Rajai Davis off waivers from the Giants and designated for assignment right-hander Kirk Saarloos.

From the happiest place: Johnson gone, Gross in  —  Update, 5:35 Official word from manager Joe Maddon is that Scott Kazmir came through his rehab assignment fine, throwing 64 pitches, though there was some apparent confusion/miscommunication with the Vero coaching staff on how much he was supposed to pitch.

Angels end Red Sox's 6-game win streak  —  BOSTON (AP)—The pop is back in the Angels' lineup after last year's power shortage.  —  Casey Kotchman and Gary Matthews Jr. added to it Wednesday night.  —  Kotchman's solo home run put Los Angeles ahead in the sixth inning …

Dodgers hand Arizona's Haren first loss  —  LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to show the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks that they weren't intimidated by their fast start—or Dan Haren's.  —  James Loney had a pair of RBI singles, Chin-lung Hu singled home two more runs …

Gabbard's next start in question  —  Left-hander still feeling discomfort and stiffness in back  —  DETROIT — Kason Gabbard is still feeling discomfort and stiffness in his back and the Rangers are concerned he might not be able to make his next start on Saturday.

Dodgers to unveil plans for restaurant, shops at stadium  —  Renovation project is attempt to offer options to fans who come early or stay late.  In a letter, McCourts say they are committed to Dodger Stadium ‘for the long haul’ but such amenities are needed.

Ellsbury quickly (and quietly) approaches Major League Baseball record  —  Jacoby Ellsbury is quickly (and quietly) approaching a Major League Baseball record held by future Hall of Famer Tim Raines.  At the start of his career (1979-1981), Raines was successful on his first 27 steal attempts …

Padres claim Banks off waivers  —  Loss of right-hander gives slight hit to pitching depth  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Blue Jays' rotation depth took a slight hit on Wednesday, when right-hander Josh Banks was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.