Red Sox, Rays Flirting With Historic Collapse, Comeback  —  We know that a Boston Red Sox collapse or a Tampa Bay Rays comeback, however you want to put it, would be extremely notable.  In fact, both would rank among the largest in baseball history, right up there with those you hear about from your father's father.

Vazquez leads Marlins past Pirates 4-1  —  PITTSBURGH—Javier Vazquez added to his last-season surge by pitching six scoreless innings Sunday, helping the Florida Marlins complete a season sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 4-1 victory.  —  Vazquez struck out seven …

Pirates extend GM's contract  —  PITTSBURGH (AP)  —  Pirates general manager Neal Huntington was given a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season on Sunday following a season for improvement for the chronically losing franchise.  —  The deal, announced Sunday, includes a team option for 2015.

Former pitcher Adam Loewen hits first HR for Blue Jays in win over Orioles  —  TORONTO - Converted pitcher Adam Loewen hit his first major league home run against his original team to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Sunday.  —  Jose Bautista drove in the tiebreaking run …

Doug Fister, Tigers beat Twins 2-1 for 9th straight win  —  DETROIT - Doug Fister pitched seven scoreless innings in another terrific start for the Detroit Tigers, and Jose Valverde set a team record with his 43rd save in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

White Sox RHP Peavy to miss rest of season  —  CHICAGO—White Sox starter Jake Peavy will not pitch again this season and the team hopes that rest will help the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner return to full strength next year.  —  Peavy had shoulder surgery on July 14, 2010, and struggled with fatigue at times this season.

Overbay's bases-loaded walk lifts Diamondbacks over Padres  —  The Sports Network  —  Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Lyle Overbay drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a 6-5 comeback win over the San Diego Padres.

Hafner returns to Indians' lineup from DL  —  Slugger determined to avoid surgery on problematic right foot  —  CHICAGO — The Indians have their cleanup hitter back again.  —  On Sunday, Cleveland activated designated hitter Travis Hafner from the 15-day disabled list, following a bout with a right foot injury.

Yankees' Posada catching for first time in 2011  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jorge Posada returned to catcher for the New York Yankees for the first time all season after Russell Martin took a foul tip off his right thumb during Saturday's game with the Los Angeles Angels.

Ibanez Scores on Error, Phils Win in 10  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Raul Ibanez doubled and scored on LaTroy Hawkins' throwing error in the 10th, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.  —  The NL East-leading Phillies are on pace …