Crisp suspension reduced  —  Major League Baseball reduced Coco Crisp's suspension from 7 games to 5.  —  The punishment, the result of Crisp charging the mound against Tampa Bay earlier this month at Fenway Park, is scheduled to begin tomorrow, which means Crisp would miss the final two games …

Swisher helps White Sox slam Cubs  —  First baseman's home run caps seven-run third inning  —  CHICAGO — The tale of Friday's 10-3 victory for the White Sox over the Cubs, breaking a six-game losing streak against their neighbors to the North, certainly could be told by examining nothing more than the third inning.

Trade deadline's top arms … C.C. Sabathia hasn't been the star of this season, but he appears very likely to become the star of this trading season.  No less than a dozen teams are believed interested in the Indians' talented and accomplished left-hander.

Longoria, Hinske HRs power Rays by Bucs  —  PITTSBURGH (AP)—Home runs to left field, home runs to right, line drives all over PNC Park.  The Tampa Bay Rays are fast developing not only into one of the majors' best young teams, but one of the best teams, period.

Batista's health issues surprise Mariners  —  Right-hander complaining of pain in back and rib area  —  SAN DIEGO — If veteran pitcher Miguel Batista experiences any sort of physical discomfort, interim manager Jim Riggleman, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and the training staff would like to know about it.

Guess who's back?  Pads ink Tomko for third time  —  SAN DIEGO — Brett Tomko rejoined the San Diego Padres on Friday, six days after he was waived by the Kansas City Royals.  —  To make room, left-handed reliever Justin Hampson was optioned to Triple-A Portland.  —  This is Tomko's third stint with the Padres.

Astros interested in free agent Garcia  —  Former Houston farmhand catches GM Wade's attention  —  HOUSTON — The Astros are interested in free-agent right-hander Freddy Garcia.  —  “I talked to his agent, Peter Greenberg, earlier in the week, and he informed me that Freddy is expected …

Gameday Live 80: Yankees at Mets (Game 2)  —  Hey everyone!  The Yankees will be looking for a split after losing 15-6 to the Mets in the opener.  Carlos Delgado turned in a heck of a performance by belting two home runs and driving in nine runs.  Delgado's nine RBIs set a Met record …

Yankees send OF Matsui to DL with sore knee … NEW YORK (AP) — Hideki Matsui was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a sore left knee, leaving the New York Yankees without one of their key sluggers.  —  Matsui missed the Yankees' 15-6 loss to the New York Mets in the opener …

Game 79: Mets at Yankees  —  YANKEES (42-36)  —  METS (38-39)  —  Dan Giese (1-2, 0.64) has never faced any of Mets hitters and Mike Pelfrey (4-6, 4.30) has never faced any of the Yankees.  —  Notes: Damon will play Game 2 in left. ...  Sounds like Hideki Matsui will go on the DL after Game 1 when Sidney Ponson is activated. ...

Royals' INF Callaspo arrested for drunk driving … KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Utility infielder Alberto Callaspo of the Kansas City Royals was arrested early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence and spent more than seven hours in jail.  —  The Royals said they were still looking …