A-Rod won't allow Braden to bother him  —  Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, signs autographs for fans before Friday's game.  —  Braden, who took exception to A-Rod's crossing of the mound back to first base after a foul ball, hinted he was ready to escalate beyond trading insults.

Jamie Moyer's incredible record-setting performance  —  Jamie Moyer has pitched himself into the record books and I suspect he's going to stay there for quite a long time.  —  Last night he became the oldest player in history to throw a complete-game shutout.  —  Rk Player Age Date Tm Opp Rslt IP H R ER BB SO HR Pit Str GSc

Castro makes history as Cubs roll  —  CINCINNATI — Rookie Starlin Castro not only gave the Cubs a much-needed spark, he made history in his debut.  —  Called up from Double-A Tennessee earlier on Friday, Castro became the first player in Major League history to drive in six runs in his debut.

Cabrera, Tigers make it 10 straight against Tribe  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.  —  Cabrera's bases-loaded line drive off Kerry Wood (0-1) …

GONZALEZ POWERS BLUE JAYS PAST WHITE SOX IN 12TH INNING  —  CHICAGO — Alex Gonzalez hit the tiebreaking three-run homer in the 12th inning and John Buck went deep twice as the Toronto Blue Jays won their sixth straight, beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Friday night.

Pregame notes: Unhappy Andy and other injury news  —  Andy Pettitte is having his next start skipped, and he's not happy about it.  —  “I'm not very happy at all,” he said.  “I would have loved to have been able to throw, to come in and play catch or something, and see how I feel.”

Meche seeking ‘some luck’ in quest to end skid  —  Royals right-hander Gil Meche isn't above asking for a little luck tonight against Texas when he seeks to get his season turned around after a miserable first five starts.  —  “I need a good game for me and for everybody,” he admitted after going 0-3 with a 9.89 ERA.

Purdue Boilermakers' JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore to return as seniors  —  Purdue's chance to compete for the 2011 national title is now a high possibility after JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore informed coach Matt Painter Saturday that they would return for their senior season.

Lannan to start long-tossing on flat ground  —  Lefty ready to throw after resting left elbow for five days  —  WASHINGTON — After resting his left elbow for five days, Nationals left-hander John Lannan will start long-tossing on flat ground at Nationals Park on Saturday morning.

The sudden demise of Josh Beckett  —  Terry Francona said Josh Beckett looked as good as he ever has at the beginning of the game.  —  “Probably better,” he said.  “He threw all his pitches for strikes, lot of swing and misses on all his pitches.”  —  Then came the sixth inning.