By Alden Gonzalez / MIAMI -- Early on, it looked like it was going to be a big afternoon in an all-too-important game for the Marlins on Sunday. But in the end, the Marlins' offense went out with a whimper. After scoring two quick runs in the series

Andy Pettitte can't bear to look at the results on the scoreboard of late. For all of the 10 seasons prior to 2008 that Andy Pettitte has worn pinstripes, he could pretty much count on working through October. When the leaves started changing, Pettitte

The dog days of summer are winding down, but the sun still got the best of Xavier Nady in left field Sunday. Nady completely misread and misplayed a fly ball under the sun in left field, handing Toronto two key runs in the Yankees' 6-2 loss to the Blue

Joba Chamberlain breezed through 35 pitches while facing batters in a simulated game Saturday, saying he was ready to rejoin the Yankees for the stretch run. He also threw 45 pitches off a mound on Thursday and reported no lingering problems between sessions. Chamberlain, on the disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis in his right shoulder, said he threw all of his pitches Saturday.

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? Phillies beat Cubs to keep pace with Mets DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Rothstein for News Pedro Martinez allows two runs early then settles down to strike out four over six innings to earn his second win since July 7. Rothstein for News Nick Evans hits

A-Rod hits a solo shot to center in the 4th inning against Yankee-killer Roy Halladay. Willens/News But the Toronto ace gets the last laugh as he throws seven strong innings in beating the Bombers for fourth straight time. Cataffo/News Andy Pettitte

Joe Girardi watches another loss as Yanks fail in almost every aspect of game and now take off on what looms as treacherous trip. It seemed like the perfect time for the manager to send a message, not just to Robinson Cano but the Yankees' entire team.

AM ETBy Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com CLEVELAND -- Their voices carried us through many an Indians summer. And soon they will find out if their careers will carry them to a special place in Cooperstown. As candidates for the 2009 Ford C. Frick Award,

Associated Presss PHOENIX -- second baseman Jeff Kent will undergo surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee on Tuesday. The 40-year-old Kent can begin rehabilitation soon after the operation and might return by the end of the season, manager