Orioles storm past Nationals  —  Scott, Hernandez homer in rain-delayed game before 39,479 at Nationals Park  —  By the time a severe thunderstorm drenched a history-making crowd at Washington's new ballpark, the Orioles had already dampened the enthusiasm of most of the 39,479 fans.

Game 81: Yankees at Mets  —  Sorry for the technical difficulties.  But we're back.  —  YANKEES (43-37)  —  Damon LF  —  Jeter SS  —  Abreu RF  —  Rodriguez 3B  —  Giambi 1B  —  Posada C  —  Cano 2B  —  Cabrera CF  —  Pettitte LHP  —  METS (39-40)  —  Reyes SS  —  Easley 2B

Robertson to New York  —  Don't know yet who's coming down, but David Robertson is in New York.  Seems like his audition for the eighth inning will begin any day now, possibly tonight.  No doubt Robertson earned the opportunity.  He has a 1.64 ERA in Triple-A, with 48 strikeouts in 33 innings.

With a Few Big Swings, Giambi Has Turned His Season Around  —  Jason Giambi insisted he was not thinking about the possibility of making the American League All-Star team.  Giambi moved his head from side to side and widened his eyes to punctuate his point.  Really, Giambi said and tried to show, it is something he has not pondered.

Parra quiets Twins as Brewers end Minnesota's win streak  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Manny Parra allowed two hits in seven innings to win his sixth straight start and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota 5-1 on Saturday night to end the Twins' 10-game winning streak.

Ohlendorf to start in AAA  —  Word floating around the clubhouse last night was that Ross Ohlendorf was going to start when he got to Triple-A. But, seeing as the player who told me Ohlendorf might start also that said it might have been a joke, I didn't want to post anything just yet.

Phillies may demote RHP Myers to bullpen  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)—Struggling right-hander Brett Myers could soon be out of Philadelphia's starting rotation and back in the bullpen.  —  Since winning consecutive decisions in mid-April, Myers (3-9, 5.84 ERA in 17 starts) is 1-8 in his last 13 starts.

Wells, Barajas lead Jays past Braves 9-5  —  TORONTO (AP)—It's not often that Atlanta's Tim Hudson gives up a home run.  When he does, he usually loses.  —  Hudson surrendered homers to Vernon Wells and Rod Barajas and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Braves 9-5 on Saturday …

Will C.C. be traded? (cont.)  —  For Starters...  Here's a rundown of the top starting pitchers who could be available for trade at the deadline ...  1. Sabathia.  See above.  —  2. Rich Harden.  A's GM Billy Beane is always willing to shake things up, and Harden, whom one GM calls …

Billy Beane To Step Down In '09?  —  According to Tracy Ringolsby of the Rocky Mountain News, the A's assistant general manager David Forst has turned down all interview requests.  The feeling is that Forst is expected to take over for Billy Beane as Oakland GM as early as next season.

No rhyme, reason for Pedro's struggles  —  Mets righty not sure why past two starts have been ineffective  —  NEW YORK — It was not too long ago that Pedro Martinez was promising to make his presence felt in the Mets' clubhouse once he arrived off the disabled list.

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.

Texas Rangers' Gabbard not in control  —  ARLINGTON - The boos began four pitches into the fourth inning, after Chris Coste ripped a Kason Gabbard pitch into the left-field stands for a game-tying home run.  —  The frustrated fans would've been well within their rights to boo Gabbard in the third inning.