Padres' Giles vetoes waiver deal with Red Sox … San Diego Padres right fielder Brian Giles officially exercised his veto power and blocked a waiver deal Friday that would have sent him to the Boston Red Sox.  —  Giles, 37, was claimed on waivers by the Red Sox, and Boston and San Diego had 48 hours to make a deal.

Two Mets minor leaguers suspended  —  NEW YORK (TICKER) —Leandro Geremy and Jose Valentin, a pair of pitchers in the New York Mets' minor league system, were suspended 50 games Friday for testing positive for performance-enhancing substances.  —  Geremy and Valentin both were with the organization's Dominican Summer League Team.

Yanks' Chamberlain expects to return this month  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Joba Chamberlain plans to start a throwing program next week and expects to rejoin the New York Yankees' rotation this month.  —  Chamberlain was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday due to rotator cuff tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.

Reds hire Bill Bavasi  —  Bill Bavasi, fired as the Mariners' general manager on June 16, was hired today by the Cincinnati Reds as a special assistant to Walt Jocketty, the team's president and general manager.  —  Bavasi, 50, will advise and assist Jocketty in matters involving the front office …

Marlins bringing back catcher Lo Duca  —  Club inks veteran backstop to Minor League contract  —  NEW YORK — The Marlins signed veteran catcher Paul Lo Duca to a Minor League contract on Friday.  —  Lo Duca will report to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, and will likely catch and serve as a designated hitter.

Mussina named Pepsi Clutch Performer  —  Right-hander recognized for ‘getting it done’ for Yanks  —  ARLINGTON — Considering all the pitching injuries that have befallen the Yankees, finding someone to step up and carry the team has been critical.  Yet the Yankees have not needed to look far.

Detroit vs. Oakland  —  Reliever Ziegler ties club record as A's snap 10-game skid  —  CBSSports.com wire reports  —  DETROIT — Brad Ziegler tied the Athletics' record for consecutive scoreless innings and Oakland snapped its 10-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

Phils lose in 12, NL East lead cut to 1  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP)—The potent Phillies offense is struggling right now and their manager isn't sure why.  —  “I don't have the answer for it,” Charlie Manuel said.  “And I don't think the players do either.”  —  Not exactly what one might expect …

Bud Selig questions Dodgers' Manny Ramirez trade  —  The baseball commissioner's office says it is reviewing issues in the deal that brought Ramirez from the Red Sox.  —  The Dodgers are in no jeopardy of losing Manny Ramirez, but the baseball commissioner's office is reviewing issues surrounding …

Cubs come through in clutch, beat Cards in extras  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Jim Edmonds has experienced both sides of the Cardinals-Cubs matchup, one of baseball's most spirited and emotional rivalries.  —  After eight seasons with the Cardinals, when he was often booed at Wrigley Field …

America's Most Loyal Baseball Fans  —  Chicago Cubs fans are legendary for loving their team no matter what the scoreboard says, or how many consecutive days the home team trails the division leader.  Kids who can't get tickets wait for home run balls on Sheffield Avenue.

postGame: Mets 3 Marlins 0  —  The second-place Mets (61-54) defeated the third-place Marlins (61-55) by the score of 0 to 0 in Shea Stadium.  —  For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., from tonight's game, go to SNY.tv.  —  Oliver Perez took on 26 batters and did not allow a run, while striking out eight through seven innings pitched.