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 …

Soriano sounds off on Zambrano's ‘retirement’  —  Alfonso Soriano of the Cubs puts on his cap in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field Thursday, August 11, 2011, in Chicago.  John J. Kim~Sun-Times  —  ATLANTA — One of the last conversations Carlos Zambrano had with any of his teammates …

After offering advice to Logan Morrison, Wes Helms gets released by Florida Marlins  —  Logan Morrison plans to consult the player's union to see if he has any grounds for a grievance against the Marlins for optioning him late Saturday to Class AAA New Orleans.

Blasts from the past  —  SEATTLE - Forgive me if there are any typographical errors in this column.  I just shook hands with Wily Mo Pena and I'm now soaking my right mitt in a bucket of ice, hoping the feeling returns by the middle innings.  —  Wily Mo was called back up to the bigs …

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.

Tigers come up short in 8-5 loss to Orioles  —  BALTIMORE — It might be a while before Tigers manager Jim Leyland stops lamenting his kind-hearted decision to remove Victor Martinez in the ninth inning of a lopsided game.  —  Down by seven runs in the ninth, Detroit eventually got …

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 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.

Upton homers as Diamondbacks get past Mets  —  PHOENIX — Justin Upton homered and Paul Goldschmidt doubled twice to help the Arizona Diamondbacks edge the New York Mets 5-3 on Sunday afternoon for their sixth straight win.  —  Arizona starter Jason Marquis, acquired in a July 30 trade from Washington …

Morgan's Sacrifice Fly Lifts Brewers Over Pirates  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nyjer Morgan's game-ending sacrifice fly in the 10th inning lifted the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-1 win over the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates and a series sweep.  —  The Brewers have now won all eight games against the Pirates …

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 …

Uggla's 33-game hitting streak ends, Cubs beat Braves  —  ATLANTA — The Chicago Cubs stopped Dan Uggla's 33-game hitting streak and rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Sunday.  —  The Braves led 4-0 through five innings and 5-4 through six before Carlos Pena's two-run homer in the seventh.

LOOK OUT, HERE COME MORE WILD CARDS  —  With six weeks left in the season, five of baseball's six divisions have legitimate races for the division championships.  That kind of frequency doesn't happen every year, but Major League Baseball is poised to make sure it never happens.