Patterson makes Red Sox debut  —  Nava gets rest as speedy utility player starts in left field  —  BOSTON — Ready to give left fielder Daniel Nava a day off, Red Sox manager Terry Francona penciled in recently acquired utility player Eric Patterson for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Wright, Mets beat Marlins, avoid San Juan sweep  —  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—David Wright doubled twice and drove in two runs and the New York Mets salvaged the final game of their Caribbean trip, beating the Florida Marlins 6-5 Wednesday night.  —  Francisco Rodriguez got four outs for his 18th save in 21 chances.

Sources: Giants, Rangers in Molina talks  —  Fox Sports  —  SAN FRANCISCO  —  The San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers are in serious talks about a trade that would send veteran catcher Bengie Molina to Texas, multiple sources told FOXSports.com.  —  San Francisco general manager Brian Sabean …

Brilliant gem for King Felix  —  Felix Hernandez followed Cliff Lee with a masterpiece of his own, pitching a two-hitter and striking out 11 as the Seattle Mariners secured their first road series win since April, beating the Yankees, 7-0 last night in New York.

ROOKIE LINCOLN, PIRATES SHUT DOWN CUBS  —  Sports Network  —  Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Brad Lincoln notched seven scoreless innings and Garrett Jones snapped a scoreless tie in the eighth with an RBI double as Pittsburgh topped the Chicago Cubs, 2-0, in the finale of a three-game set from Wrigley Field.

LAFFEY, INDIANS SHUT DOWN BLUE JAYS' BATS AGAIN IN WIN  —  CLEVELAND — Aaron Laffey enjoyed his first win in 10 months.  —  It isn't even close to being No. 1 on his thrill list for the week.  —  One day after the birth of his first son, Laffey (1-2) allowed one run over six-plus innings …

Guillen open to staying, voices his frustrations  —  Royals outfielder Jose Guillen, whose name has been mentioned in trade rumors, wouldn't be opposed to staying in Kansas City and hinted that it might even happen if the Royals' suddenly catch fire.  —  “It all depends on what happens …

Angels Interested In Hank Blalock  —  The Angels have some interest in Hank Blalock, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times.  Blalock, available since the Rays designated him for assignment yesterday, is not one of the Angels' preferred options this summer.

Scott injures leg on go-ahead homer  —  He admits a trip to the DL is likely with left hamstring strain  —  BALTIMORE — Luke Scott is likely headed to the 15-day disabled list after leaving Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Athletics with a left hamstring strain.

Jurrjens returns, Braves beat Nationals 4-1  —  ATLANTA—Jair Jurrjens gave up one run and had a run-scoring single in his first start in two months, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Wednesday night.  —  Jurrjens (1-3) gave up six hits and one run in five innings …

Garza sharp in Rays' 9-4 win over Red Sox  —  BOSTON—Matt Garza allowed six hits in seven innings and the struggling Tampa Bay Rays pulled away with six runs in the eighth inning to beat Boston 9-4 Wednesday night, ending the Red Sox's seven-game home winning streak.