For Mike Hargrove, who was at the top of his profession when he awoke one day to discover a desperate need for a break, different is good, and healing.

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Pedro Martínez left the Mets? eighth consecutive victory, against the Rockies at Shea Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with what the team said was right shoulder tightness.

The win might have come at a steep cost for the Marlins. Shortstop Hanley Ramirez, scheduled to start in Tuesday's All-Star game, departed with a sore right shoulder after grounding out in the second inning. The Dodgers also had a setback. Takashi Saito,

Home teams have won nearly 57 percent of games, the highest figure in the major leagues since 1978.

Winners of three straight, the Cincinnati Reds suffered a blow Saturday with news pitching ace Aaron Harang is bound of the disabled list. The right-hander is expected to be placed on the DL Sunday with a strained right forearm. Harang would be eligible

The Yankees learned of Bobby Murcer?s death Saturday, minutes after a victory. Suddenly the music stopped thumping through the speakers, and a celebration turned somber.

- 'Shock the World.' Johnny Damon hits a grand slam and knocks in six runs as the Red Sox complete a comeback from an 0-3 deficit to win Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. 'How many times can you say honestly you have a chance to shock

Rich Harden struck out 10 in an impressive debut for the Chicago Cubs, who blew a five-run lead in the ninth inning before beating the San Francisco Giants, 8-7.

ALEAST1. Tampa Bay Rays: Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said last week he felt the Rays' time would be next year but that they're here now. So, the Rays will look for a happy ending to their Cinderella season, trying to make deals that will enhance