Gutierrez fuels Indians to comeback win over Royals

20 August 2008, 7:51 pm

Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning, and the Cleveland Indians rallied to defeat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Wednesday night. ... read more

Jeter homers, Pettitte solid as Yanks snap losing streak

20 August 2008, 7:45 pm

Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Wednesday night. ... read more

Philadelphia's Myers earns first shutout in four years

20 August 2008, 7:35 pm

Brett Myers tossed a nine-hitter for his first shutout in four years and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 4-0 on Wednesday night, handling the Nationals their 12th straight loss. ... read more

Umps, MLB sign agreement to start using instant replay

20 August 2008, 6:46 pm

Baseball umpires and management signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow the sport to start using instant replay to help determine calls on the field. ... read more

Ten men needed to click down stretch

20 August 2008, 5:20 pm

The Mets minus Billy Wagner are in big trouble ... unless their offense can score enough to make closing irrelevant. That's why Carlos Delgado is one of 10 key players Danny Knobler pinpoints for the playoff push. ... read more

Boston's Beckett eyes Tuesday return from injury

20 August 2008, 4:56 pm

Josh Beckett remains on course to start for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, although manager Terry Francona won't be overly disappointed if the right-hander gets pushed back again. ... read more