Red Sox fans provide Lowe some love  —  Derek Lowe didn't know how he'd be received by the Red Sox fans tonight.  But as he made his way toward the bullpen to warm up, they provided a nice ovation that proved they haven't forgotten the significant role he played during the 2004 postseason.

Cashman made decision to sit A-Rod … MIAMI — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman ordered superstar third baseman Alex Rodriguez be rested here Friday and Saturday after a conference call of Yankee bosses, including team owner Hal Steinbrenner, medical personnel and Rodriguez himself, people familiar with the situation tell SI.com.

Proctor Revisits Past With New Perspective  —  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There is no nameplate above the locker in the far corner of the Florida Marlins' clubhouse.  Its tenant, Scott Proctor, is injured and out for the season.  He is rarely here, but he dropped by this weekend to see his former team.

Orioles 6, Phillies 5  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Roberts hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth off fill-in closer Ryan Madson, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Saturday night.  —  Pinch-hitter Ryan Howard gave the Phillies a 5-3 lead with a three-run homer …

Brewers tried, but didn't see Pedro pitch  —  Brewers general manager Doug Melvin confirmed a report that he sent a scout to watch free agent right-hander Pedro Martinez work out in the Dominican Republic on Friday.  —  The Brewers sent two scouts, in fact.  But they never saw Pedro pitch.

Don't count on any help, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says  —  NEW YORK — The Rays were unlikely to spend any money on in-season acquisitions anyway.  The cost of replacing injured players such as 2B Akinori Iwamura and RHP Troy Percival make it even less likely.

SOURCES: YANKEES SIGN DOMINICAN CATCHER GARY SANCHEZ FOR $2.5M  —  MIAMI — According to several connections in the Dominican Republic, the Yankees and catching prospect Gary Sanchez have agreed to a $2.5 million deal.  —  Sanchez, 16, isn't eligible to sign until July 2 …

Royals send struggling Davies down to Triple-A  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have sent struggling right-hander Kyle Davies to Triple-A Omaha and activated reliever Robinson Tejeda off the 15-day disabled list.  —  The Royals announced the moves on Saturday before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Endy Chavez done for year with torn ACL; Michael Saunders “needs more time” in AAA and won't be called up  —  Yunieksy Betancourt and Franklin Gutierrez, in the photo above, try to fine-tune their strategy for chasing down pop flies to shallow left center.  Or, maybe they're just discussing …

DETROIT TIGERS BASEBALL  —  Tigers manager Jim Leyland has strong words for agent Scott Boras  —  Jim Leyland thinks Scott Boras should stay out of his business.  —  A day after Boras, the agent for Magglio Ordonez, questioned why the Tigers had taken Ordonez out of the lineup …

Angels sign Randal Grichuk  —  Grichuk, a 17-year-old high school outfielder and the Angels' top pick, will receive a $1.225 million bonus.  —  The Angels signed their top pick in the June 9 draft, 17-year-old high school outfielder Randal Grichuk, to a bonus of $1.225 million on Saturday.

Aaron urges more black participation in baseball  —  Buzz up!  —  CINCINNATI (AP)—Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron called on Major League Baseball on Friday to do more to increase participation by blacks in the game.  —  Aaron attended a panel discussion at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center …