Fenway flop!  Sox sweep Yanks  —  BOSTON - Derek Jeter always says that all losses feel the same.  One has to wonder if he still feels that way after Thursday night's game at Fenway Park.  —  Six outs away from finally ending their season-long dry spell against the Red Sox …

Washington Nationals and former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Elijah Dukes still trying to get his life in order  —  TAMPA — Former Rays outfielder Elijah Dukes returns to Tropicana Field tonight for the first time in nearly two years, when the then-rookie was placed on the inactive list amid swirling legal …

Papelbon fined for pace-of-game violation  —  BOSTON n- Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, who picked up his 16th save of the season in last night's 4-3 win over the Yankees at Fenway Park, tying him with the Angels' Brian Fuentes for the American League lead, was fined by Major League Baseball earlier …

Bradley struggles in right, Cubs fall to Twins 7-4  —  Joe Mauer rediscovered his power stroke with a homer and three RBIs, Kevin Slowey became the majors' second nine-game winner and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 Friday.  —  Slowey (9-2) allowed three runs on four hits over six innings …

Surprise performances (cont.)  —  1. David Ortiz, Red Sox DH.  Boston people remain worried despite Ortiz's improved hitting of late.  And judging by his recent dugout fits, Ortiz remains worried, too.  —  2. Chien-Ming Wang, Yankees SP.  Wang's ERA is the highest in history after five starts.

Bonderman shut down, visits Dr. Andrews  —  The Tigers have shut down Jeremy Bonderman not just from pitching, but from throwing, until they can rid of a new soreness in his throwing shoulder.  —  The soreness popped up after his outing Monday against the White Sox, and it was concerning enough …

Chien-Ming Wang is Doing Something Wrong  —  After another less than stellar performance last night, the Yankees have to be worried about Chien-Ming Wang.  Wang, who entered the 2008 season fresh off back-to-back 19 win seasons, suffered a season ending sprain to his right foot while running …

A Q&A with Jonah Keri  —  Many of you know Jonah Keri form his time at Baseball Prospectus, or his time at ESPN.com, or .... well, everywhere else.  He's everywhere nowadays and even has a book coming out next year covering the Tampa Bay Rays rise to prominence.  He was also kind enough to answer a few questions from our staff.

Rehab stint around the corner for Rays' Kazmir … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir has thrown 44 pitches in a three-inning simulated game and hopes to begin a rehabilitation assignment next week.  —  Kazmir three 44 pitches on Friday, while also working on his mechanics.

Quotes: Manuel on the Bullpen  —  Last night, in the 11th inning, and Pedro Feliciano already out of the game, Jerry Manuel called upon Ken Takahashi to pitch for Robert Parnell against the left-handed Chase Utley with a runner on base.  —  Takahashi walked Utley, let up a double to Shave Victorino …

Brewers' first-rounder: ‘We just got a deal done’  —  The Brewers and their first-round Draft pick have a deal.  —  Right-hander Eric Arnett agreed to terms on his first professional contract Friday, three days after the Brewers made him the 26th overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft.

Two Tough Mets, but Then What?  —  Late Wednesday evening, Gary Matthews Sr. sat in one of the spacious lounges at Citi Field talking about the Phillies and their rivalry with the Mets.  —  The Mets have beaten Philadelphia four times in seven games this season after Thursday night's 6-3 loss …

Phillies Minor League Player Ozuna Suspended  —  The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Philadelphia Phillies Minor League infielder Pablo Ozuna has received a 50-game suspension after showing an elevated Testosterone/Epitestosterone ratio, a performance-enhancing substance violation …