Instant replay used for first time  —  Umpires take second look at A-Rod's homer in ninth inning  —  ST. PETERSBURG — History was made at Tropicana Field on Wednesday night, when instant replay was used for the first time in Major League history.  The play in question was a home run hit …

Dunn's double caps D-backs' comeback  —  Drew ignites ninth-inning rally against Cardinals with triple  —  PHOENIX — As he watched his team look listless in falling behind to the Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon, D-backs manager Bob Melvin sat in the dugout and began to jot down some notes.

Church's slam helps Mets sweep Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP)—Carlos Delgado had his fun ribbing Ryan Church about his lack of power production.  —  But after two stints on the disabled list with post-concussion syndrome, Church finally had some fun of his own.

CC now 2-for-2 in NL's monthly honors  —  Sabathia named best hurler for second consecutive month  —  MILWAUKEE — You won't see the Brewers appealing this decision: CC Sabathia is the National League's Pitcher of the Month for August.  —  Sabathia won the award Wednesday after a vote …

MLB upholds official scorer's call in Brewers-Pirates game  —  Major League Baseball's Scoring Review Committee convened today to review evidence submitted by the Milwaukee Brewers stemming from Pittsburgh's Andy LaRoche's at-bat against CC Sabathia in the bottom of the fifth inning of Sunday's game at PNC Park.

Full house, again  —  With five innings complete at Fenway Park, today's game is official, which means the Red Sox have tied the major league record with their 455th consecutive home sellout.  The streak began May 3, 2003.  —  The mark equals the standard set by the Cleveland Indians from June 12, 1995 to April 2, 2001.

Nelson's first hit is one to remember  —  Milwaukee (80-59) vs. San Diego (53-85), Thursday, 7:05 p.m. CT  —  MILWAUKEE — Brad Nelson has the game ball from his first Major League hit.  All he needs now is a place to display it.  —  “It might be time to move out of mom and dad's place …

White Sox escape Cleveland with win  —  Long balls, Vazquez's strong work keep Chicago atop division  —  CLEVELAND — The White Sox ability to call their nine-game road trip a success vanished long before Wednesday's first pitch at Progressive Field.  —  But after Chicago snapped …

Rehabbing Wagner could rejoin Mets by Tuesday  —  MILWAUKEE - Billy Wagner's comeback is nearly complete.  The Mets' injured closer threw a second bullpen session Wednesday at Shea, this one consisting of 20 pitches.  The next step is for Wagner to have a third Friday before possibly heading …

McDonald's clutch hit in extras lifts Jays over Twins  —  TORONTO (AP) — Knocked out of first place by defensive miscues and missed opportunities at the plate, the Minnesota Twins aren't cursing their luck, just hoping it changes in a hurry.  —  John McDonald singled home the go-ahead run …

Funk falls to five, Cubs swept by Astros  —  Dempster battles, but lineup unable to solve Houston's Wolf  —  CHICAGO — Ryan Dempster starting at home used to be a sure thing for the Cubs.  Lately, though, wins have been hard to come by for the National League leaders, no matter who's pitching.