Angels top Yanks on walk-off single  —  Rivera surrenders winning single to Figgins in ninth inning  —  ANAHEIM — The Yankees needed this win.  They could not afford a sweep.  —  So imagine their feeling when Chone Figgins hit a walk-off single off Mariano Rivera to lift the Angels over the Yankees, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon.

Mulder is looking to 2009  —  CHICAGO — Mark Mulder won't pitch again this season for the Cardinals, but the lefthander has not abandoned hope of reviving his career next season even if the team declines the option on his contract for 2009, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Astros douse Bonds speculation  —  GM Wade says adding slugger not ‘viable alternative’ now  —  CINCINNATI — Oh, the irony.  —  The Astros lose their slugging left fielder for the rest of the season, and almost at the exact time, Barry Bonds is telling a packed house at AT&T Park in San Francisco, “I haven't retired.”

Blue Jays place 3B Rolen on DL  —  TORONTO (TICKER) —Following Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians, the Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Scott Rolen on the 15-day disabled list with soreness in his left shoulder.  —  The move comes after Rolen was scratched from the starting lineup …

Crawford sent to DL with finger injury  —  All-Star outfielder could require surgery; Baldelli activated  —  SEATTLE — Carl Crawford has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a subluxation of his right middle finger tendon, and his status for the remainder of the season is unknown.

In Chicago, all eyes on Cubs and White Sox  —  CHICAGO — The trains in this city were packed all weekend.  The rooftops were teeming.  The lines to the bars were out the door.  —  The trains in this city were packed all weekend.  The rooftops were teeming.  The lines to the bars were out the door.

Windy day blows Buchholz out early  —  Starters struggles continue, giving up three jacks in three-plus  —  CHICAGO — With wind whipping in his face, Clay Buchholz was hoping a nasty arsenal of pitches could offset the elements.  In fact, what he really wanted to do was fix all that had ailed …

Fukudome put on notice by Piniella: Hit more  —  Lou Piniella's warning to Kosuke Fukudome on Sunday could lead to more playing time in right field for Mark DeRosa and Reed Johnson and more time at second for Mike Fontenot.  —  The Cubs manager said if Fukudome didn't start hitting soon, he'd have to look at “other options” in right.

Sheets follows CC's gem with his own  —  Three homers provide all the support Milwaukee starter needs  —  MILWAUKEE — CC Sabathia threw a complete game gem on Friday to shut out the Nationals.  Not to be outdone, Ben Sheets put together a brilliant performance of his own to blank Washington …

Baker preaches running to pitchers  —  Manager saw what activity did for former star teammates  —  CINCINNATI — Don't let Reds manager Dusty Baker's taste in music fool you.  —  Yeah, Baker might listen to some rap, the musical genre of contemporary times.  But Baker's more old school in his thinking than he is hip-hop.

Livan's rough debut adds to frustration  —  Vexed Rockies can't overcome right-hander's nine-run outing  —  DENVER — To many people in the Rockies' organization, the acquisition of Livan Hernandez meant more than just an extra arm in the rotation.  —  It meant hope.  It meant commitment.