After latest washout, Burnett likely bound for Yankees' bullpen  —  BALTIMORE — At her angriest, Hurricane Irene will resemble a summer squall compared to the destruction A.J. Burnett administered last night to his chances of sticking in the Yankees' rotation whenever it's sliced from six to five.

Athletics rout Red Sox to deny Wakefield win 200  —  BOSTON — Scott Sizemore and Josh Willingham each hit two-run homers during a six-run fourth inning that carried the Oakland Athletics to a 15-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday, denying Tim Wakefield's bid for his 200th win.

Jays' manager John Farrell misses Friday clash with Rays  —  A bout with pneumonia kept Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell sidelined from Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.  —  Don Wakamatsu, the Blue Jays bench coach, stepped into the breach while Farrell convalesces.

Upton claimed on waivers, but deal unlikely  —  There was word late Friday that Rays CF B.J. Upton was claimed on waivers this week by an unknown team.  —  The Rays have until Monday afternoon to work a trade or pull him back, though it appears as of now that a deal is unlikely.

Dioner Navarro's work ethic was factor in decision to let him go  —  Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly says he was dissatisfied with the catcher's mental and physical preparation.  Navarro was designated for assignment Tuesday.  —  Turns out Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly wasn't kidding …

Capuano pitches 2-hitter, Mets beat Braves 6-0  —  NEW YORK—Chris Capuano pitched the game of his life, tossing a two-hitter and striking out a career-high 13 as the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0 Friday night in their final matchup before taking a break because of Hurricane Irene.

L.A. Dodgers use one big inning to defeat Rockies 6-1  —  LOS ANGELES — It's late August and the Broncos' second-string quarterback controversy rages on in cafeterias, on the airwaves and across bar stools throughout the Rocky Mountain region.  —  In other words, the Rockies, for the most part, have become irrelevant.

Vin Scully to return to Dodgers' booth next season  —  LOS ANGELES — Vin Scully is coming back to the broadcast booth for his record 63rd season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012.  —  Scully told television viewers during Friday night's game that he will return to call all home games and select road games.

Martinez, Young Lead Tigers to 8-1 Win Over Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Delmon Young had three RBI singles in his return to Target Field and Victor Martinez knocked in four runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

Gomez set for rehab, could return Wednesday  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers sent outfielder Carlos Gomez out for a Minor League rehabilitation assignment Friday, and he could be back with the big league club a day earlier than expected.  —  Gomez, sidelined since July 20 with a fractured left collarbone …

Lillibridge's HR Gives White Sox 4-2 Win Over M's  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Brent Lillibridge hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, Jake Peavy pitched six strong innings for just his second win since late June and the Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Friday night.

Buck Hits Grand Slam as Marlins Top Phillies 6-5  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Buck hit a grand slam and Greg Dobbs had four hits, including two doubles, to lift the struggling Florida Marlins to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.  —  Clay Hensley (2-5) …

Cruz drives in 6 runs as Rangers beat Angels 11-7  —  ARLINGTON, Texas—Slumping Nelson Cruz had two long homers among his four hits and drove in six runs as the AL West-leading Texas Rangers stretched their advantage to three games over second-place Los Angeles with an 11-7 victory over the Angels on Friday night.