Tuesday, September 23

TORONTO - A.J. Burnett's 11-strikeout performance will likely do nothing but fan the flames in terms of speculation about his future. As for Toronto Blue Jays fans, they left no doubt as to how they want things to unfold. Burnett got a no-decision in a

BOSTON - Pinch-hitter Jeff Bailey tripled and scored on Mark Kotsay's double to break an eighth-inning tie on Wednesday night, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians. One game after the Red Sox clinched a playoff berth and

The Milwaukee Brewers rallied twice to beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, keeping pace with the Mets in the National League wild-card race.

SAN FRANCISCO - J.T. Snow signed a one-day deal with San Francisco on Wednesday so he can retire as a member of the Giants after all. Snow, a special assistant and broadcaster for the club who last played for Boston in 2006, will be activated for

TORONTO - A.J. Burnetts 11-strikeout performance will likely do nothing but fan the flames in terms of speculation about his future. As for fans, they left no doubt as to how they want things to unfold.Burnett got a no-decision in a 6-2 extra-innings

ST. LOUIS (TICKER) righthander Chris Carpenter is having his ailing right shoulder evaluated by a specialist on Wednesday, with his immediate future likely to be determined the following day. The former National League Cy Young Award winner has appeared

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ESPN.com news services The used seven relievers in back-to-back games going into Wednesday night's game. Help is on the way. Before playing the Chicago Cubs, the Mets activated right-hander John Maine and indicated that he will work out of the bullpen.