Yankee's A-Rod, wife separated  —  Rocker Lenny Kravitz says it's not his fault A-Rod is out at home.  —  The “Let Love Rule” singer, in a statement released Thursday morning, said he's letting the Yankee slugger's estranged wife stay at his place in Paris - but simply as a friend.

Stinging Rays  —  Sox squander lead, are swept by Tampa Bay  —  Francona on sweep  —  Red Sox manager Terry Francona talks about Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay that capped a three-game sweep by the Rays.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - For three straight nights, it was easy to forget …

Nolasco turns in another solid outing  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Ricky Nolasco, the Marlins' newest ace, was watching Wednesday's game on a clubhouse TV when Alfredo Amezaga stepped to the plate after the 95-minute rain delay in the seventh.  —  “I'm just thinking, get a base hit, at least we can tie the game,” Nolasco said.

Brave New World  —  The Braves are going nowhere and they know it.  Acceptance of such things can often bring welcome clarity, and Atlanta seems to be no exception as they are considering two moves — the demotion of Jeff Francoeur and the shopping of Mark Teixeira — which will help move …

Raysmania taking hold at the Trop  —  Fans embracing Tampa Bay and shaking their cowbells  —  ST. PETERSBURG — When Rays manager Joe Maddon first spoke of turning Tropicana Field into “The Pit” this season, it was nearly laughable.  —  Years of being baseball's worst team had parlayed …

Hal: Yankees' new-look future is bright  —  Steinbrenner discusses Stadium, finances and philosophy  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium is fewer than two weeks away, but it will by no means be the last of the tributes that will be paid to the old Bronx yard on 161st Street …

Marlins to recall Tankersley  —  Team makes room for left-hander by optioning De La Cruz  —  DENVER — The Marlins will have a second left-handed reliever in their bullpen when they open their four-game series against the Rockies at Coors Field on Thursday night.

Martínez Fails in Early Going, and Bullpen Flounders Late  —  ST. LOUIS — Jerry Manuel was fielding questions about Pedro Martínez's recent struggles before Wednesday night's game when he looked up at a clock in his office.  Manuel, asked to gauge how far Martínez …

M's Cairo seeing double  —  Veteran makes the most of start at second with 3 RBIs  —  Maybe Jim Riggleman had a hunch.  —  Maybe the Mariners manager is just lucky.  —  Either way, he pushed a button Wednesday night that paid huge dividends.  —  Miguel Cairo, getting a one-game start …

Andy Pettitte could be dragged into court  —  Andy Pettitte, the Yankees' hottest pitcher in recent weeks, could be pulled off the mound and dragged into court for a hearing on the defamation lawsuit filed by longtime pal Roger Clemens against his former trainer Brian McNamee.

O's Cabrera goes distance, tops KC again  —  BALTIMORE (AP)—Winless with a 7.06 ERA in June, Daniel Cabrera happily flipped the calendar with another dominant performance against the Kansas City Royals.  —  Cabrera pitched a seven-hitter to earn his first victory since May 20 …