No truth to report of Halladay offer  —  Though the Toronto Sun reported that the Sox offered a package of six pitchers to the Blue Jays for Roy Halladay (Clay Buchholz, Justin Masterson, Daniel Bard, Michael Bowden, Felix Doubront, and Nick Hagadone), that report is apparently not correct.

On the Beat  —  Weekend Update  —  Though the Cubs are playing out the string in what has turned into a disappointing season, there is still intrigue surrounding a franchise that will now make it 101 consecutive seasons without a World Series title.  That's because Tom Ricketts has agreed …

Kendrick pitches into eighth to lead Phils  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Kyle Kendrick pitched into the eighth inning and Shane Victorino and Ben Francisco each homered, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the New York Mets in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Buchholz, Pedroia pace Red Sox win  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email + Bio  —  Prior to this afternoon's game against the Rays, manager Terry Francona very casually discussed the big three of his pitching staff.  —  “As long as Buchholz, Beckett and Lester are pitching …

Yanks lose A-Rod, Girardi to ejections  —  Disputed third-strike call leads Foster to toss both from finale  —  NEW YORK — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and manager Joe Girardi were both ejected in the fifth inning of Sunday's 13-3 win over the Orioles, the result of a heated exchange with home-plate umpire Marty Foster.

Hoffman hopes to return to Brewers  —  All-time saves leader has enjoyed his first season in Milwaukee  —  PHOENIX — Trevor Hoffman has been comfortable in his first season with the Brewers, so comfortable that he'd like a return engagement in Milwaukee next year for what would be his 18th Major League season.

For Angels' Figgins, the attraction is mutual  —  The free agent-to-be acknowledges that he could flourish playing for Guillen and the White Sox.  —  Recommend  —  ANAHEIM - Chone Figgins' future boss might have been staring at him from the visiting dugout this weekend.

Kennedy makes surprise FSL start  —  Helps Yankees defeat Stone Crabs in Finals opener  —  The opening game of the Florida State League Championship Series featured a surprise guest.  —  Ian Kennedy tossed two scoreless innings for Tampa, making his first appearance since surgery …

Ex-Met Hernandez finally safe at home  —  It was near midnight on Tumbleweed Tuesday, the name East  —  Enders give the day after Labor Day, when they reclaim their towns from seasonal visitors.  —  But one celebrity resident was just returning home from work, a commuter completing another long ride …

Laird, Inge help Tigers snap losing streak  —  DETROIT (AP) — Gerald Laird (FSY) and Brandon Inge (FSY) each had two RBIs, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.  —  Rick Porcello (FSY) won a matchup with fellow rookie Ricky Romero (FSY).

Sometimes, Sports Really Are Just Fun and Games  —  I've been asked to write a blog for the New England Sports Network.  This is my first blog.  —  As some of you know, this summer, I began Tweeting after Jack Welch convinced me that it could be entertaining and fun — for me, not for my readers!

Mariners promote three from Triple-A  —  Pitcher Kahn released to make room on 40-man roster  —  ARLINGTON — The Mariners called in some reinforcements on Sunday, adding catcher Adam Moore, infielder Matt Tuiasosopo and left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson to the roster prior to the scheduled doubleheader against the Rangers.