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 …

Uecker back in the booth after heart surgery  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker is back in the booth with a fixed-up ticker.  His sense of humor never changed.  —  A fit and trim looking Uecker held a 30-minute press conference Friday to discuss his recovery from heart surgery.

Game 97: Red Sox at Mariners  —  Josh Beckett is back as the Sox continue their road swing.  Here are the lineups:  —  RED SOX (54-42)  —  TBA  —  Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett (1-1, 7.29)  —  MARINERS (37-59)  —  TBA  —  Pitching: LHP Jason Vargas (6-4, 2.97)  —  Game time: 10:10 p.m.

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).

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

What 600 Homers Means  —  There was no 600 homer club.  No. The “club,” everybody knew, was for 500 homers, and it was exclusive.  As of 1990, there were only 14 players in the 500 Homer Club... and everyone could more or less name the guys in it.  —  It really was exclusive.