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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

Yankees will be evaluated differently with ownership change final from George to Hal Steinbrenner  —  They're not your old man's Yankees anymore, and won't ever be again.  —  If you saw the whole movie with the old man, not just the second act, you know that is not entirely a bad thing.