Headlines from the Associated Press

Berkman's stroke too much for Giants, Zito

By JANIE McCAULEY — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:13:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- For Barry Zito, a no-decision became a positive thing - a sign of progress. Lance Berkman is too much for any pitcher to handle right now....

Guerrero's HR and 4 RBIs lead Angels over Chisox 10-7

Tue, 13 May 2008 05:04:39 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Vladimir Guerrero homered and drove in four runs, Nick Adenhart recorded his first major league victory and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 10-7 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak....

Rangers rally to beat Mariners 13-12 in 10 innings

By STEPHEN HAWKINS — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:47:49 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The only real fireworks between Texas and Seattle this time were the pyrotechnic displays after back-to-back home runs by Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley, and then the 10th-inning game-winning shot by Ramon Vazquez as the Rangers rallied for a 13-12 victory Monday night....

A-Rod improving, but not ready to rejoin Yankees

By FRED GOODALL — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:57:46 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez's strained right quadriceps will keep him from playing this week, causing the AL MVP to miss this weekend's series against the crosstown rival New York Mets....

Manny returns to lineup with 498th career homer

Tue, 13 May 2008 03:41:35 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Manny Ramirez was back in Boston's lineup, with a blast. After homering only once in his last 19 games, Ramirez hit a two-run shot in the first inning for the Red Sox at Minnesota on Monday. It was the 498th of his career and came off Twins starter Livan Hernandez....

Zambrano wins 5th straight decision for Cubs

By RICK GANO — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:04:48 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) -- Carlos Zambrano won his fifth straight decision and Alfonso Soriano homered in a six-run fifth Monday night as the Chicago Cubs won their fourth straight, beating the San Diego Padres 12-3....

Indians' Cabrera turns rare unassisted triple play

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:54:56 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history, accomplishing the feat Monday night in the second game of a doubleheader against Toronto....

Braun homers twice again as Brewers beat Cards

By CHRIS JENKINS — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:52:48 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Ryan Braun hit two home runs for the second game in a row, and St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and manager Tony La Russa both were ejected from the Milwaukee Brewers' 8-3 victory Monday night....

Perez wins for 1st time in 9 starts to lift Nats

By HOWIE RUMBERG — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:40:36 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Odalis Perez used his hitting to help him earn his first win of the season. Making his ninth start without a victory, Perez had three hits and two RBIs and pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Washington Nationals over the New York Mets 10-4 on Monday night....

Cabrera turns triple play as Indians, Jays split

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:32:52 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history, and it wasn't enough for the Cleveland Indians to complete a doubleheader sweep....