Byrd likely to play into doubleheader  —  Texas (34-35) at New York (32-34), Sunday, 12:10 p.m. CT  —  NEW YORK — Marlon Byrd, out of the starting lineup for the first two games of the Rangers' series with the Mets, could be back on the field on Sunday at Shea Stadium.

Mussina wins 10th for surging Yankees  —  HOUSTON (AP)—Mike Mussina never expected a run like this.  —  Mussina pitched six solid innings for his 10th win and the New York Yankees moved three games above .500 for the first time this season in an 8-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

Hall of Fame Game Is Going, Going . . .  Sometime late tomorrow afternoon one of the grandest of baseball traditions will end — and only the Cubs and Padres will be able to boast — or lament — that they played the final Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Brad Penny can't shoulder load for Dodgers  —  Right-hander lasts only 32/3 innings of the Dodgers' 12-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers and will have an MRI exam to determine the source of pain.  —  DETROIT — Warming up in the bullpen at Comerica Park on Saturday, Brad Penny said he knew something was wrong with his right shoulder.

Indians flounder, Sabathia is trade bait again  —  About a month and a half ago, The Star-Ledger reported that the Cleveland Indians had told their scouts to pay special attention to the farm systems of certain select teams (Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets, some others) that would be likely …

Indians coming to visit Dodgers; Angels head to Philadelphia  —  This might not be the last time Cleveland ace Sabathia pitches in Dodger Stadium.  Angels will find their offensive style contrasts with the Phillies.  —  The week ahead  —  Dodgers: C.C. Sabathia is scheduled to pitch …

Angels' offense is still stagnant  —  Mike Scioscia talks with team after latest unproductive effort against Braves.  —  Justin Speier walked three consecutive batters, with the last walk forcing home a run and sending him to the showers.  As he crossed the foul line and approached the Angels' dugout …

Mets activate newly acquired outfielder Nixon  —  NEW YORK (AP) -Trot Nixon, acquired by the New York Mets in a trade the previous night with Arizona, arrived about 25 minutes before the scheduled first pitch Saturday night and was activated for the game against the Texas Rangers.

Thus far, Trembley's job Manager of Year worthy  —  There's no early rush to the parking lot these days.  You have to stick around the ballpark until the final out each night because there's just no telling what might happen.  —  Once upon a time, no lead was safe at Camden Yards.

It's raining at Shea  —  The tarp is on the field and it is raining, so tonight's game between the Mets and Rangers won't be starting on time at Shea Stadium.  But a few minutes ago, they made an announcement that the weather should be passing through here in about 30 minutes.