A-Rod youngest in history to 600 homers  —  Historic drive comes off Jays' Marcum after prolonged drought  —  NEW YORK — There was little doubt off the bat.  —  With 47,659 fans filling the seats, Derek Jeter on first base, two outs and a 2- count against Toronto's Shaun Marcum …

Nolan Ryan wins ownership of Rangers after exhausting auction  —  Hall of Fame right-hander Nolan Ryan tossed 222 complete games over the course of his major league career.  —  That he would go the distance to buy the Texas Rangers should come as no surprise.

Papelbon claimed on waivers by AL team  —  Fox Sports  —  If the Red Sox fall out of contention and become sellers, their list of trade candidates will not include closer Jonathan Papelbon.  —  Papelbon has been claimed on waivers by an American League team, according to a major-league source.

Phillies Acquire Mike Sweeney  —  The Phillies acquired Mike Sweeney from Seattle for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to a Mariners press release.  The 37-year-old has six homers and a .263/.327/.475 line for the Mariners this year.

Cabrera adjusting to increased pressure  —  DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera arrived at the Tigers' clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon to find a box filled with batting gloves waiting at his locker.  With a nationally televised game Wednesday, the glove supplier apparently knew he'd be a high-profile player.

Brown helps banged up Phillies keep winning, dispatch Marlins  —  MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Domonic Brown (FSY) says he's starting to feel comfortable as a big leaguer and it's showing.  —  Brown drove in three runs, Kyle Kendrick (FSY) pitched six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat …

Pelfrey, Mets' gloves have rough night  —  Starter unable to make it through fifth; four errors aid Braves  —  ATLANTA — For the Mets, this has become a matter of slow self-destruction.  Few would argue that they rank among the most talented teams in the league.  They do not.

Pirates claim Resop, Park off waivers  —  PITTSBURGH — Looking for any way to improve a limping bullpen, the Pirates claimed right-handers Chris Resop and Chan Ho Park off waivers on Wednesday.  Both will join the club to step into a relief role.  —  The Pirates expect Resop to arrive …

Jimenez wins 17th as Rockies top Giants  —  DENVER—Ubaldo Jimenez won his major league-leading 17th game, Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday.  —  Troy Tulowitzki also homered for the streaking Rockies …

Pie, Matusz lead Orioles past struggling Angels  —  Sports Network  —  Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Felix Pie went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs, as the Baltimore Orioles held off the Angels, 9-7, in the second test of a three-game set at Camden Yards.

Dunn homers twice as Nats down D-Backs  —  Sports Network  —  Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Adam Dunn hit a pair of home runs to pace the Washington Nationals to a 7-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third of four games at Chase Field.  —  Dunn finished with three hits …