Yankees closer Mariano Rivera comfortable in bullpen session, could return Sunday from groin injury  —  TORONTO - Mariano Rivera had “no problems at all” during a 16-pitch bullpen session, clearing the way for him to return to the mound as soon as Sunday.  —  Rivera felt soreness and tightness …

D-Backs-Dodgers deal hits snag  —  D-Backs feel Dodgers did not act in good faith in swap sending Garland to LA  —  When the Diamondbacks agreed Monday to send pitcher Jon Garland and cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named, they expected that player to be Tony Abreu …

Unlike Shea, Ron Santo likes New York Mets' new park  —  At least it doesn't remind Chicago Cubs broadcaster of 1969  —  NEW YORK — Ron Santo's least-favorite destination in America was the now-obliterated Shea Stadium, for reasons most Cubs fans know by heart.

Kansas City Royals' Jose Guillen shutting it down for the season  —  Kansas City Royals outfielder Jose Guillen is out for the season, according to ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas.  —  Guillen  —  “I won't play anymore for the rest of the season to recover well from the injury,” …

Aybar lifts Halos after Lackey's gem  —  Postseason-worthy duel dominates tight extra-innings win  —  KANSAS CITY — The Angels got a small dose of October baseball in the most unlikely of settings.  —  There was a pitchers' duel — an eight-inning staredown between John Lackey and Zack Greinke …

Red Sox complete Wagner trade  —  CHICAGO _ The Red Sox sent minor-league first baseman Eddie Lora to the New York Mets as part of the trade that brought left-handed pitcher Billy Wagner to Boston on Aug. 25.  —JOE McDONALD

Scott Kazmir trade may help Tampa Bay Rays keep most of their players next year  —  ST. PETERSBURG — By getting rid of LHP Scott Kazmir this year, the Rays will be able to keep DH Pat Burrell, LF Carl Crawford and 1B Carlos Peña around next year.  —  That's the most basic interpretation …

Contreras' first effort helps Rockies beat Diamondbacks  —  DENVER (AP) — Even though he has pitched in the World Series before, Jose Contreras (FSY) confessed he was nervous before his first start for the Colorado Rockies.  —  He didn't look it once he took the mound.

Red Sox-White Sox: Updates  —  (6:24, Game Over, Chicago 5, Boston 1)  —  Tough start to this four-game series for the Red Sox losing the first two games of the four-game series.  Gavin Floyd struck out a career-high 11 batters, allowed three hits and no walks over eight innings in a superb performance.

Contreras strong-arms Rockies' win  —  At first glance, it seemed like an odd partnership.  The Rockies needed a starting pitcher, but did they need this one?  —  Jose Contreras has a wonderful resume, though no distinctions were added this season.  To acquire Contreras and his 13 losses …