Beckett gets 1,000 Ks, BoSox top Tigers  —  And the Red Sox star reached a milestone along the way  —  Beckett had eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career, to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.  —  Beckett (4-2) gave up six hits and a run in seven innings.

Gabbard Hurt Again?  —  Kason Gabbard just left the Rangers/Mariners game with two out in the fourth and a 4-0 lead.  After a walk, an infield single and error, there's runners on second and third.  He only threw 63 pitches, but he looked hurt walking off the field.

TRICKS OF THE TRADE  —  How do you restore a once-proud franchise?  Glad you asked.  —  The Reds haven't made the playoffs in 13 years, and a slow start this season cost GM Wayne Krivsky his job.  So how can new boss Walt Jocketty build a new Big Red Machine?

Cubs' Felix Pie may be returning to minors  —  Those changes manager Lou Piniella mentioned Tuesday may come sooner than expected if the Cubs don't snap out of their recent stretch of nine losses in 13 games.  —  That could spell bad news for Felix Pie, who may be headed back to Triple-A Iowa to work on his swing.

Yankees power their way past Tribe  —  Cano, Giambi break out of slump, hit two of team's four homers  —  NEW YORK — Robinson Cano and Jason Giambi, a couple of Yankees who have been struggling at the plate, found some life in their bats on Thursday and helped their team get out of town …

Rangers designate Broussard  —  With Young out, Metcalf activated from disabled list  —  SEATTLE — The Rangers designated first baseman Ben Broussard for assignment and activated third baseman Travis Metcalf off the disabled list on Thursday.  —  Broussard was dropped from the roster …

Pirates acquire Michaels, demote Morgan  —  The Pirates today acquired outfielder Jason Michaels and cash from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named.  —  Michaels will take the roster spot of outfielder Nyjer Morgan, who was optioned this afternoon to Class AAA Indianapolis.

It's Joba being Joba (and that's OK)  —  Did Joba Chamberlain park in Mike and the Mad Dog's space at the Stadium?  —  Quick synopsis of the show this afternoon:  —  * Joba should never pump his fist when he pitches well.  That shows the opposition up.  —  * Joba should sit in the dugout and …

Bynum recalled, in lineup vs. Royals  —  INF says he's fully healthy after rehab for knee injury; Torres optioned to Norfolk  —  KANSAS CITY - Orioles infielder Freddie Bynum was recalled today from his injury rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie and was immediately inserted into tonight's lineup against the Kansas City Royals.

Source: Reynolds to make Rockies debut Sunday  —  Greg Reynolds will make his major league debut Sunday at San Diego, according to a source close to the situation, replacing struggling Mark Redman as the Rockies seek to rectify their sagging rotation.  —  Reynolds started for Triple …

Trump: A-Rod ‘plays bad under pressure’  —  ROGERS, Ark. (AP)—Even Donald Trump has strong feelings about New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.  —  Trump was in Arkansas on Thursday to speak at the Economics Arkansas luncheon.  According to arkansasbusiness.com, Trump talked about Rodriguez …

Lo Duca reaggravates right hand injury  —  Catcher has to leave game prior to finishing at-bat, will have MRI  —  HOUSTON — Washington catcher Paul Lo Duca reinjured his right hand swinging at a pitch in the seventh inning during Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Buehrle's shelled ... then ballistic  —  Buehrle takes out frustration on dugout heater  —  Mark Buehrle didn't wait for Ozzie Guillen to complete his walk to the mound, marching out to meet the White Sox manager and handing him the game ball.  And that was just the beginning of one of Buehrle's …