ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - James Shields scattered five hits over 6 1-3 innings and B.J. Upton and Gabe Gross homered Monday night, helping the beat the 5-4 to open a 1 1/2-game lead in the division.The Rays (50-32), surprising owners of the best record in

Cabrera hobbled a little after he reached to his left and dropped a low throw from third baseman Carlos Guillen in the second inning. He is listed as day-to-day. Clete Thomas pinch-hit for Cabrera in the third inning. Thomas played left field and Marcus

Royals outfielder David DeJesus barrelled toward home plate, trying to score on Jose Guillen's single to left field. DeJesus lowered his right shoulder and plowed into Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue, who had caught Skip Schumaker's laser-beam throw. The

ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals have the second-best record and the best road record in the National League. They have won nine series after losing the first game and have defied all expectations except their own. Yet no matter how well the Cardinals have

ST. LOUIS -- Adam Wainwright is completely healthy, except for 'a stinking little finger.' On the disabled list since June 8 with a sprained middle finger on his pitching hand, Wainwright is making steady progress toward rejoining the Cardinals. On

ST. LOUIS -- For the next few days, Brad Thompson will remain at the Major League level with the Cardinals. Beyond that, he will most likely get a ticket to Triple-A Memphis. The Cardinals recalled Thompson on Monday and will use him out of the bullpen

ST. LOUIS -- Behind a few gifts from the visiting Mets on Monday night, the Cardinals took advantage early to win their first game at home in two weeks, 7-1. The Cardinals scored at least one run in each of the first five innings. Aided by three errors

Harrisburg, PA - The Harrisburg Senators' struggles against the Bowie Baysox continued Monday as they lost, 8-2 at Commerce Bank Park. The Baysox exploded for five runs in the 5th inning to seize control.Three Senators made their debuts at Double-A. Bill

(Harrisburg, PA) - Lou Montanez collected three hits and drove in four runs, including his 16th homerun of the season, as the Baysox pummeled the Senators 8-2 Monday night. Bowie starter Jason Berken threw a gem in his second straight start to improve to

FREDERICK, MD - The Pelicans once again took advantage of a listless Frederick offense, beating the Keys for the eighth consecutive meeting, 4-2, at Harry Grove Stadium on Monday night.Pitching dominated the ballgame early as Keys' starter Pedro Beato