Phillies Notes: Tired Howard gets a day off  —  WASHINGTON - Anchored as the cleanup hitter, Ryan Howard has seen a lot of lineup changes around him because of all the injuries that have hit the Phillies this season.  —  On Saturday, Howard saw things from the bench when manager Charlie Manuel decided …

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen: Asian players treated better than Latinos  —  CHICAGO — White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says Asian players are given privileges in the United States that Latinos are not afforded.  —  In his latest rant, the outspoken Guillen also says he's the …

Rays' Shields shuts down A-Rod and Yankees  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—James Shields worked into the eighth inning to outpitch CC Sabathia, prolong Alex Rodriguez's quest for his 600th homer and help Tampa Bay beat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Sunday.  —  Carl Crawford and Kelly Shoppach drove …

Hairston's big hit lifts Padres over Marlins 5-4  —  SAN DIEGO—Jerry Hairston Jr. hit a two-run double with two outs in the sixth inning to chase Florida ace Josh Johnson, and the San Diego Padres beat the Marlins 5-4 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.  —  Newly acquired Ryan Ludwick came …

Rockies hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Cubs  —  It's August, Rockies fans.  Time for some quick math.  —  The Rockies held on to the Cubs 8-7 on Sunday to sweep the teams' three-game series and improve their record to 55-50.  That's all well and good until you see the Rockie road that lies ahead.

Strasburg throws, reports no pain  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg threw on Sunday for the first time since he was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 29, and everything went well.  —  Strasburg  —  The Washington Nationals' right-hander was scratched minutes before his scheduled start …

Liriano dominates, surging Twins beat Seattle 4-0  —  MINNEAPOLIS—Francisco Liriano matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Jason Kubel snapped out of a slump with a three-run double Sunday and the streaking Minnesota Twins beat the struggling Seattle Mariners 4-0 for the second consecutive day.

Rodriguez strikes out in PH role; manager says rest due for others … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is not in the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays, putting his chase of 600 home runs temporarily on hold.  —  The third baseman was inserted as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning …

Cabrera, Donald homer, Indians beat Blue Jays 5-4  —  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Nathan Denette)  —  TORONTO—Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer, Jason Donald added a solo shot and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Sunday.  —  Major league home run leader Jose Bautista …

Hart pushing for contract extension  —  HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Brett Myers parlayed his bounce-back season into a contract extension.  Now that the trade talk has settled, Brewers outfielder Corey Hart would love to discuss being next.  —  Hart has been making public his desire to remain …

Prospect Kalish enjoys memorable debut  —  Red Sox outfielder collects hit in first at-bat, adds RBI single  —  BOSTON — The biggest acquisition the Red Sox made on Saturday's non-waiver Trade Deadline was courtesy of the farm system.  Outfielder Ryan Kalish, touted for a while as one of …