Jeter, Posada lead Yankees' 9-3 romp past Astros  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Playing without Alex Rodriguez again, the New York Yankees found plenty of power elsewhere.  —  Derek Jeter homered twice, Jorge Posada snapped out of a slump with his first grand slam in nearly six years and New York beat …

Gill defends team's care for Ellsbury  —  He cites timeline, ‘misconceptions’  —  Through all the tests and all the doctors, Jacoby Ellsbury is still nowhere near returning to the Red Sox in a season nearly half over.  —  In another attempt to shine a light through the murky waters …

Sox to call up Daniel Nava  —  According to sources, the Red Sox will option Josh Reddick on Saturday and will purchase the contract of outfielder Daniel Nava from Pawtucket.  The 27-year-old was hitting .294/.364/.492 with the PawSox.  —  Nava has been one of the best offensive players …

Rich Harden to DL, Alexi Ogando called up  —  Rich Harden has landed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left gluteus muscle, and right-hander Alexi Ogando has taken his place on the roster.  The Rangers won't need to fill Harden's spot in the rotation until June 19 at Houston …

As Hearing Approaches, Focus on Texas Rangers Sale Centers Around “Better Offer”  —  On Tuesday, a hearing could determine whether a “pre-packaged” plan by group of investors headed by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan will be approved by a bankruptcy judge, or whether the process will be reopened …

Red Sox Sign Brentz For $892,000  —  The Red Sox have signed supplemental first-round pick Bryce Brentz for $892,000.  An outfielder from Middle Tennessee State, Brent will report to short-season Lowell.  —  Brentz was the 36th overall pick in the 2010 draft.

Rockies' Jimenez weathers storm for 12th win  —  DENVER—Ubaldo Jimenez pitched through rain and problems with his command to become baseball's first 12-game winner as the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Friday night in an interleague game twice stalled by bad weather before being called after six innings.

New park to feature aquarium backstop  —  MIAMI — The Marlins announced a new highlight for their upcoming stadium on Thursday — dual aquariums that will serve as a home-plate backstop.  —  The twin custom-made saltwater aquariums will flank both sides of home plate while encompassing fish …

Sanchez & Sanchez lead Marlins past Rays 14-9  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Anibal Sanchez pitched seven solid innings and Gaby Sanchez homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs Friday night, leading the Florida Marlins to a 14-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of the Citrus Series.

Ryan's 3-run homer lifts Cards over D-backs 5-2  —  PHOENIX—Brendan Ryan hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.  —  Ryan's drive ruined an otherwise …

Red Sox-Phillies game updates  —  Top 9th: Red Sox 12, Phillies 2  —  Game over.  Actually this game ended after one inning when the Sox scored five, followed by four more in the second inning and three in the third.  A 17-hit Sox attack and a strong 7 innings by John Lackey …

Cubs manager Piniella criticizes baseball analyst  —  CHICAGO—Cubs manager Lou Piniella criticized longtime Chicago baseball analyst Steve Stone for questioning how he's handling prized rookie outfielder Tyler Colvin.  —  Piniella took exception Friday to recent comments Stone …

Diamondbacks brass keeping options open to turn team around … The Diamondbacks' honchos met much of Thursday, and they are meeting at length again today.  So far, they all can agree on one thing: there's a lot to talk about.  —  Hard as it is for Arizona's baseball leaders or anyone else to believe …