Josh Beckett likely to miss start  —  Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said the team was still waiting for the results of an exam on Josh Beckett's injured right ankle, but he did indicate that the right-hander will likely miss his next start.  —  Beckett, who was flown back to Boston …

Drabek to join Blue Jays' bullpen Wednesday  —  TORONTO — Right-hander Kyle Drabek will have an opportunity to finish his season on a positive note after the club announced he will be recalled from the Minors before Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.  —  Drabek began the year in Toronto …

Is WAR the new RBI?  —  Let's face it, it's the only reason we remember Tony Batista.  In 2004, in his final full season as a major-leaguer, T-Bats drove in 110 runs for the Montreal Expos, despite a putrid .272 OBP.  Although he was, arguably, the worst everyday player in the majors in '04 …

Other Details Cloud Owners Comfort Level on Jim Crane and the Astros  —  It wasn't supposed to be like this.  For Drayton McLane and Jim Crane, the sale of the Houston Astros was to be a smooth-sailing process.  Although MLB protests such actions until sales are approved …

Gallery: Empire Invades AT&T Park for San Francisco Giants' Star Wars Day  —  SAN FRANCISCO — A steady stream of Darth Vaders, Princess Leias, Boba Fetts and, of course, Stormtroopers descended on AT&T Park here Sunday as the world-champion San Francisco Giants played host to the Empire for Star Wars Day.

Myers Helps Astros Beat Pirates 4-1  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brett Myers pitched into the eighth inning to earn his first win in 2½ months and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Tuesday night.  —  Myers (4-13) allowed one run and four hits over 7 2-3 innings at soggy …

Porcello strong as AL Central leading Tigers whip Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Victor Martinez drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 10-1 Tuesday night to drop the Indians 8 1/2 games back in the AL Central.  —  Rick Porcello (13-8) was staked to an 8- lead after the top …

Wilson, Murphy Key Texas Win Over Tampa Bay  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — C.J. Wilson threw a five-hitter, David Murphy drove in four runs and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday night.  —  Wilson (15-6) matched his career high in wins from last year …

Brewers plan to ease 2B Weeks back into lineup  —  ST. LOUIS — The Milwaukee Brewers plan to activate Rickie Weeks from the 15-day disabled list soon to allow him time to ease his way back.  —  There's been no discussion yet how much playing time Weeks would need to get ready for the postseason.