Yankees' Pettitte leaves game with strained groin  —  NEW YORK—Andy Pettitte left the New York Yankees' game against Tampa Bay in the third inning Sunday because of a strained left groin.  —  The pitcher was taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital for an MRI, the Yankees said.

Peralta hits improbable inside-the-parker  —  Tigers' Raburn knocks open bullpen door trying for drive  —  CLEVELAND — The planets have to align just right for a guy like Indians third baseman Jhonny Peralta to hit an inside-the-park home run.  On Sunday at Progressive Field, it happened.

Yogi Berra in hospital, but in good condition after missing Yankees Old-timers' Day due to fall  —  A day after he missed Old-timers' Day because of a fall at his Montclair, N.J. home, Yankee legend Yogi Berra was back in the hospital but in good condition, according to sources …

Twins rally with four-run ninth inning to beat White Sox  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Delmon Young (FSY) capped a four-run ninth inning with a two-run triple, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 7-6, come-from-behind victory over the Chicago White Sox.  —  The Twins won three of four games in the series …

Mariners place embargo on sweep attempt  —  Santana's excellent effort goes to waste in 10-inning defeat  —  ANAHEIM — Ervin Santana simply can't catch a break.  —  The Angels right-hander has a 2.31 ERA over this past three starts but nothing to show for it in the win column.

Close call snuffs Giants' comeback bid  —  Ishikawa's single ties game in ninth, but Mets win in 10  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Travis Ishikawa didn't think he was safe; he knew it.  —  So, too, did the Giants' dugout, which began to celebrate.  —  Heck, even Mets catcher Henry Blanco was getting ready to walk back to the dugout.

Bowden called up; Molina designated  —  The Red Sox recalled Michael Bowden, and as a result, Gustavo Molina was designated for assignment.  —  Bowden, a first-round pick in 2005 and one of the organization's top prospects, entered the year in Pawtucket as a starter, but recently …

Cards burn Broxton, complete sweep of Dodgers  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Holliday remembers facing Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton from the days when he was still playing in the NL West, and those memories sure came in handy Sunday.  —  Holliday drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning …

Nothing imminent on trade front for D-backs  —  SAN DIEGO — It's a good thing Jerry Dipoto has unlimited minutes on his cell phone plan, because the D-backs' interim GM has spent plenty of time with it attached to his ear this month in advance of the July 31 Trade Deadline.

New York Mets welcome back second baseman Luis Castillo  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The New York Mets should have their full lineup for the first time this season when they open a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.  —  Second baseman Luis Castillo is due to be activated …

Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano could return by end of month  —  CHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano could rejoin the Chicago Cubs by the end of the month.  —  Manager Lou Piniella says the right-hander will likely pitch a simulated game Monday at the team's training complex in Mesa, Ariz., and his next stop would be Triple-A Iowa.

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi puts Joba Chamberlain on notice that job could be in jeopardy  —  It hasn't been a banner week for Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain.  First he was voted the most overrated player in Sports Illustrated's anonymous poll of major leaguers …

Youkilis lifts Red Sox over Rangers  —  Boston, MA - Kevin Youkilis' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning gave the Boston Red Sox a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers in the third contest of a four-game set from Fenway Park.  —  With Alexi Ogando (3-1) on the mound, Marco Scutaro led off the 11th with a walk.