Lilly takes no-hitter into 9th, Cubs beat White Sox 1-0  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Ted Lilly (FSY) took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before pinch-hitter Juan Pierre (FSY) led off with a single, and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the White Sox 1-0 Sunday night at a revved-up Wrigley Field.

Indians come away impressed by Strasburg  —  Tribe struggles as Nats rookie throws in triple digits for strikes  —  CLEVELAND — Manny Acta tried his best to bring Stephen Strasburg down a peg this week.  —  In the days leading up to Sunday's game, particularly those that followed …

Players vote Joyce top umpire in baseball  —  Athletes opposed to expanded use of instant replay  —  In a recent poll conducted by ESPN The Magazine, Major League Baseball players voted Jim Joyce the best big league umpire.  —  The poll was taken in the wake of Joyce's controversial call of June 2.

McNamee Says Clemens's Foundation Paid Him  —  Roger Clemens's former trainer has told federal authorities investigating Clemens for perjury that Clemens's nonprofit organization paid him for his training services, including the performance-enhancing drugs he said he provided Clemens …

Oswalt would OK Mets, but ...  Mets on Twitter  —  BALTIMORE — A player who is friendly with Roy Oswalt says the Astros right-hander would “definitely” accept a trade to the Mets if they remain in the playoff hunt.  —  But the fact Oswalt is still owed about $30 million through 2011 makes …

Posada tired but not concerned  —  After the eighth inning, Joe Girardi asked Jorge Posada how he was feeling.  When Girardi heard the answer, he decided to send Francisco Cervelli to catch the ninth.  —  “He said, 'I'm a little sore,'” Girardi said.  “I said, 'Well, that's good then.

Francis snuffs out Jays  —  North Delta, B.C. pitcher earns elusive home win for Colorado in 10-3 romp over Toronto  —  Jeff Francis pitched seven innings to earn his first home win in two years and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.

John Maine strong in first rehab start, hopes for quick return to Mets after stint in Buffalo Friday  —  BALTIMORE - John Maine began his minor league rehabilitation assignment Sunday, throwing four scoreless innings for Double-A Binghamton in Trenton against the Yankees' affiliate.

Dodgers noncommittal about role of Vladimir Shpunt  —  Manager Joe Torre refuses to answer questions about the 71-year-old Russian healer who was paid by the McCourts to send positive energy to the team from his Boston-area home.  —  Dodgers Manager Joe Torre didn't want to be bothered …

Liriano fans 11 to prevail in pitchers' duel  —  Lefty dazzles in front of sold-out crowd at Target Field in opener  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Four years ago, during his phenomenal rookie season, Francisco Liriano delivered a series of memorable starts in Interleague Play.

Hernandez does the job for M's  —  Seattle snaps five-game slide as starter goes nine innings in 4-2 win over San Diego  —  Felix Hernandez came within one out of a complete game, Jose Lopez doubled in the go-ahead run and the Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.