Rockies' Sunday losing streak reaches MLB-record 17 games  —  ST. LOUIS — The Rockies began the season as World Series contenders, believing earnestly they would make history.  —  This wasn't what they had in mind.  In their one and only appearance on ESPN, the Rockies became the first modern team …

Peter Bourjos has them covered  —  Image courtesy Baseball Info SolutionsThe red shading illustrates the range for a major league center fielder on fly balls with a hang time between 3 and 4 seconds.  The blue shading shows the extra ground covered by Peter Bourjos.

Posada loves Yankees fans, but would consider playing for a new team  —  Jorge Posada wearing anything but Yankees pinstripes?  That would have seemed impossible a few months ago.  —  Not anymore.  —  Posada, a career-long Yankee who is celebrating his 20th year with the organization …

Wait is starting to get heavy for Wakefield  —  SEATTLE - This is starting to feel like waiting for the completion of the Neponset Bridge project.  Or like waiting for Shaq to rescue the Celtics in the playoffs.  —  The Wait for Wake has become the Weight.

Expect A Manic Monday  —  Baseball begins the day of the signing deadline with 23 of the 33 first-round picks still negotiating rather than playing.  Eleven of 27 supplemental first-rounders also haven't come to terms, and 98 of the 331 selections in the first 10 rounds have yet to turn pro.

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Jason Marquis likely out for season  —  Diamondbacks starter Jason Marquis felt pain as soon as his lower right leg was struck by a line drive off the bat of the New York Mets' Angel Pagan on Sunday in the team's 5-3 win, but it wasn't enough for him to leave the game.

Royals, Junis Agree On $675,000  —  The Royals have agreed to terms with 29th-rounder Jake Junis for $675,000.  That's the equivalent of sandwich-round money.  —  A star two-way player and basketball standout at Rock Falls (Ill.) HS, Junis is an 6-foot-3, 195-pounder.

For Branca, an Asterisk of a Different Kind  —  Earlier this summer, Ralph Branca met me at a country club in Westchester where he lives, extending the arthritic hand that 60 years ago this October threw the baseball that became the most famous of home runs, the “shot heard round the world.”

Gordon and Royals to discuss long-term deal after season  —  “Staying here?” he said.  “Heck, yeah.  I love it here.  I love the guys here.  I love being close to home.  I love the fans.  I love everything about this place.”  —  General manager Dayton Moore previously characterized …

Phillies Sign Larry Greene For $1 Million  —  The Phillies have signed their top draft pick, agreeing to terms with supplemental first-rounder Larry Greene, the 39th overall selection in the draft.  According to an industry source, Greene received a $1 million bonus, the first reported seven-figure bonus outside the first round.

A's lose eighth straight to first-place Rangers  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—Manager Bob Melvin is a bit perplexed by all of Oakland's ups and downs.  —  A strong road trip followed by a three-game sweep at home.  Defensive blunders that cost his club games.  A comeback that almost was against the reigning AL champions.

Phillies Agree to Terms with Bush  —  The Phillies have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with right-hander Dave Bush, according to a source.  —  The deal is pending a physical.  —  If Bush passes his physical he will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.