Yanks look like Haren front-runners  —  Fox Sports  —  The Yankees, after getting shut out on Cliff Lee, could be on the verge of trading for a different ace.  —  While talks remain fluid, there are growing indications that the Yankees are the front-runners for Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren.

A's, Suzuki agree to four-year deal  —  The A's locked up catcher Kurt Suzuki on Friday, signing him to a new four-year deal, which runs through the 2013 season.  —  Suzuki's new deal will begin immediately and includes a club option for the 2014 season.  By securing Suzuki now …

Hart removed after injuring right wrist  —  MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart's trade value may have taken a hit Friday, when the Brewers' right fielder injured his right wrist attempting to catch a fly ball in the third inning.  —  As Nationals second baseman Cristian Guzman drove a ball deep to right …

Could the Sox and Yanks make a trade?  —  The Yankees had a scout at the game last night.  Obviously he was there to see the Mariners as the Red Sox and Yankees would never make a trade.  —  Right?  —  It hasn't happened since Aug. 13, 1997.  The Red Sox sent Mike Stanley …

Halladay (9 Ks) halts Rockies in Phils' home rout  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As the Philadelphia Phillies try to solve some surprising problems on offense, their pitching staff is coming on strong.  —  Roy Halladay cruised through eight innings, Raul Ibanez drove in three runs with three hits …

Guthrie, Scott carry Orioles to 3-2 win over Twins  —  BALTIMORE—Jeremy Guthrie allowed two runs in seven innings to earn his first win since May 25, Luke Scott homered and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Friday night.  —  Joe Mauer gave the Twins a 2-1 lead …

Bruce's double helps Reds beat Astros 6-4  —  HOUSTON—Jay Bruce hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 6-4 Friday night.  —  Tim Byrdak (1-1) allowed consecutive singles by Joey Votto and Jonny Gomes before giving up Bruce's grounder that rolled just inside the right field line.

David DeJesus Out For The Year  —  The Royals have lost their best outfielder and their best trade chip.  David DeJesus has a complete ligament tear in his right thumb, is out for the year and will likely undergo surgery Monday, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star (via Twitter).

Riggleman to manage Nationals in 2011  —  Team picks up option on contract signed last season  —  MILWAUKEE — Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo told MLB.com on Friday afternoon that Jim Riggleman will manage the club in 2011.  —  Last offseason, Riggleman signed a one-year deal with a team option for 2011.

Padres' 4-run 2nd leads to 5-3 win over Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH—Aaron Cunningham's triple started San Diego on a four-run second inning and the first-place Padres again took advantage of an early lead and their strong bullpen to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Friday night.

Oswalt wants to play for Cardinals  —  In search of an impact arm, the Cardinals are exploring the possibility of trading for Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt, and their chances are helped by the fact that Oswalt, a longtime rival, also has eyes for them.  —  The Cardinals are Oswalt's …

BOX SCORE  —  Six days ago the Rays asked about last year's AL Cy Young winner and the names exchanged didn't end the conversation.  —  The Yankees, who beat the Royals 10-4 last night at the Stadium, say they aren't in the market for a starter, but Greinke is in the same small and elite class …

Scientist, BALCO's Victor Conte question ‘flawed’ HGH blood test  —  NEW YORK — A scientist who has worked to develop a urine test for human growth hormone says the blood test baseball plans to use for minor leaguers can only detect the substance for 6 to 12 hours.

Nine Innings: Brian Bannister  —  It's been quite a while since the last interview in the Nine Innings series, but it's back with a bang today after I caught up with the Royals' Brian Bannister yesterday in the Bronx.  The righthander, who starts against the Yankees tonight …

Lackey loses no-hit bid in 8th, Boston wins in 13  —  SEATTLE (AP) — First came John Lackey 's no-hit tease.  Then, a ninth-inning meltdown.  Finally, extra-inning relief.  —  This zany, 4-hour ride was perhaps Boston's worst win this season - and Seattle's best loss.