Dustin Pedroia returning to Boston tomorrow; knee surgery possible  —  NEW YORK — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will return to Boston tomorrow to have his right knee examined and is facing the possibility of surgery that would sideline him for at least a month.

A's fire Geren as manager … OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics fired manager Bob Geren on Thursday in the midst of a nine-game losing streak that has sent them tumbling to the bottom of the AL West standings.  —  Former Arizona manager Bob Melvin will take over for the rest …

Even rally can't get monkey off Angels' backs  —  Manager Mike Scioscia grows more frustrated after Angels waste chances and lose fifth in a row.  —  The longer the postgame interview went on, the more Mike Scioscia's voice filled with ire.  —  The Angels manager has stressed patience during …

Jim Northrup career highlights  —  Yesterday, sad news broke in the baseball world: Former Tigers outfielder Jim Northrup died at age 71 of Alzheimer's disease.  —  Though he was no one's idea of a Hall of Famer and never an All-Star, he did have a rather impressive career.

Morgan didn't know he won game  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Does it count as a walk-off if you don't know you won the game?  —  The answer is yes but Nyjer Morgan wasn't sure at first why his teammates were running onto the field to mob him.

Frank McCourt will make next Dodgers' payroll  —  Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt will meet his club's June 15 payroll obligations, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the situation, but not authorized to speak publicly on it.  —  McCourt was also in danger of missing …

Never too early to look ahead to Class of 2012  —  College pitchers, high school hitters look to be strengths of Draft  —  Now that the 2011 First-Year Player Draft is over and done with, it's time to look ahead to the Class of 2012.  —  It might seem too far in the future …

Rangers beat Tigers, avoid being swept  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Alexi Ogando scattered six hits over 7 2-3 innings to remain unbeaten, Adrian Beltre homered, and the Texas Rangers avoided a three-game sweep by Detroit with a 7-3 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday night.

$4M in Harwell memorabilia put at risk by Detroit library  —  He envisioned tourist draw, but security, access are a problem  —  Detroit — The doors are locked and the lights are usually off where the Detroit Public Library houses Ernie Harwell's life passion.

Diamondbacks announcer Mark Grace arrested in DUI in Scottsdale … Former Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs first baseman Mark Grace was arrested in Scottsdale on Memorial Day on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a police report.

Tulowitzki's double in 9th lifts Rockies to win over Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run double off closer Heath Bell with one out in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Wednesday to take two of three in the series.

Rangers pick paralyzed Georgia player in draft  —  ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia baseball player Johnathan Taylor, who was partially paralyzed after breaking his neck during a collision in a game against Florida State on March 6, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 33rd round of the amateur baseball draft on Wednesday.