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 …

Friday's news and notes  —  An unintended consequence of the Washington Nationals' move out of Jose Rijo's complex near San Cristobal was the costs that would fall on the San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers, the two other teams that have academies near San Cristobal.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …