Ricketts willing to wait on Epstein  —  Some baseball insiders believe Red Sox GM is intrigued by Cubs vacancy  —  Theo Epstein talks on his cell phone at Fenway Park in Boston.  (CHARLES KRUPA, Associated Press / September 25, 2003)  —  On Baseball  —  Theo Epstein is bored in Boston.

Cleveland Indians Top Chicago White Sox 7-3  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez threw six effective innings, Luis Valbuena homered and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Sunday.  —  Valbuena also singled twice and scored two runs as the Indians collected 14 hits.

Padres Hold On for 7-6 Win Over Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Nick Hundley homered and the San Diego Padres held on for a 7-6 victory Sunday that snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks' franchise-record home winning streak at 15 games.  —  Hundley, Jesus Guzman and James Darnell had two RBIs apiece …

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.

Cards, Carpenter agree on two-year extension  —  Intent on transacting as much business as possible before dealing with Albert Pujols looming free agency, the Cardinals have reached agreement with 2005 NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter on a two-year contract extension worth about $21 million …

Mets denied right to wear special caps  —  NEW YORK - Major League Baseball denied the New York Mets' request to wear baseball caps Sunday night honoring New York City emergency service departments for their game against the Chicago Cubs on the 10th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Wilson, Beltre Lead Rangers Past A's 8-1  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — C.J. Wilson scattered five hits over eight shutout innings, Adrian Beltre homered twice to reach 301 for his career and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat Oakland 8-1 on Sunday to eliminate the Athletics from playoff contention.

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.

Drew Pomeranz sharp in debut, Rockies beat Reds 4-1  —  DENVER - Prized prospect Drew Pomeranz threw five shutout innings in his major league debut and Ty Wigginton homered, helping the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.  —  Pomeranz (1-) was a key piece …