Beckett goes on DL; tests show only elbow strain  —  Josh Beckett was diagnosed with a strained right elbow and was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 18.  —  The announcement was made prior to the Red Sox game Friday night against the Chicago White Sox.

Soriano's HR helps Cubs run streak to 7  —  CHICAGO (AP)—The Philadelphia Phillies may have benefited from an instant replay in the seventh inning.  Too bad the rule only is in effect for home run calls.  —  Ryan Howard was called out on a close play at first, thwarting a rally that helped …

Prospect Bowden called up  —  Red Sox pitching prospect Michael Bowden has been called up to Boston and will make his major-league debut on Saturday.  —  The 21-year-old right-hander left McCoy Stadium a little while ago and was on his way to Fenway Park.  —  Red Sox backup first baseman Sean Casey …

Royals told Hosmer can't play until union appeal resolved  —  First baseman Eric Hosmer and the Royals are now officially snagged in the ongoing dispute between the Pittsburgh Pirates and third baseman Pedro Alvarez.  —  The commissioner's office told the Royals that Hosmer is not allowed …

Phillies, in need of left-handed bat, deal for Stairs … The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to send Matt Stairs to the Phillies for a minor leaguer to be named later.  —  The trade, first reported by FOXSports.com, gives the Phillies a left-handed bat off the bench to replace the injured Geoff Jenkins.

Yankees announce pricing plans for new stadium  —  NEW YORK — Even seats behind the outfield fence will be costly at the new Yankee Stadium.  —  The front part of the area behind the outfield in right and left will cost $100 and $75 per game next year as part of season-ticket plans at the $1.3 billion ballpark.

Two Yanks Minor Leaguers suspended  —  Pitchers penalized for performance-enhancing drugs  —  NEW YORK — Two Yankees pitchers from the Dominican Summer League were suspended for 50 games on Friday for testing positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs under baseball's Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Astros extend deals for Moehler, Erstad thru '09  —  HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros extended the contracts of pitcher Brian Moehler and outfielder Darin Erstad through the 2009 season.  —  Erstad will make $1.75 million plus bonuses next season and Moehler will make $2.3 million plus bonuses.

Diamondbacks acquire pitcher Ledezma … In an effort to continue to bolster their bullpen, the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday announced they have claimed left-handed pitcher Wilfredo Ledezma from the San Diego Padres.  —  Ledezma will report to the D-backs tomorrow, at which time another corresponding move will be made.

Prospect Hot Sheet: Aug. 29  —  Is the season almost over already?  Brett Wallace may wish that it could go on a little longer.  Just a couple of months ago he was playing for Arizona State, now he's in Double-A and leading Springfield to a playoff spot.  It's an amazing run …