Matusz wins 4th straight, leads O's over Yanks 4-3

Brian Matusz won his fourth straight start and Brian Roberts hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning off struggling A.J. Burnett, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a rare 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on Monday.

Walker homers, Pirates beat first-place Braves 3-1

Neil Walker hit a two-run homer, Brian Burres limited Atlanta to one run over six innings in his first start in more than three months and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the slumping Braves 3-1 on Monday.

Soto homers to help Cubs beat Astros 5-4

Geovany Soto hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning for the Cubs' first lead of the game and closer Carlos Marmol shut down the Houston Astros in the ninth, giving Chicago a 5-4 victory Wednesday.

Espinosa hits 2 homers, drives in 6 in Nats' win

Rookie Danny Espinosa drove in six runs, hitting a grand slam, a solo homer and getting two other hits and helping the Washington Nationals rout the New York Mets 13-3 Monday for their third straight victory.

Molina hits a grand slam, Cardinals beat Brewers

Yadier Molina's grand slam capped a six-run eighth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame Corey Hart's two homers to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Monday.

Houshmandzadeh agrees to terms with Ravens

Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh has agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens.

Thome and Kubel homer in 5th inning, Twins beat KC

Jason Kubel hit a go-ahead homer and Jim Thome launched his 585th career home run moments later, powering the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Monday.

Revis returns to Jets after agreeing to deal

Darrelle Revis has rejoined his New York Jets teammates after agreeing to a four-year deal and ending his holdout.

Mendez debuts with 6 innings, 1-hit ball vs Phils

Adalberto Mendez pitched one-hit ball for six scoreless innings in his major league debut before injuring himself, and the Florida Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 Monday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Pierzynski singles in 10th, Chisox win 7th in row

A.J. Pierzynski hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Monday for their seventh straight win.

Wells, Hill & Escobar homer, Blue Jays beat Texas

Vernon Wells hit a three-run homer, Aaron Hill had a two-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Texas 7-2 Monday, handing the reeling Rangers their seventh loss in nine games.

Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans

Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon.

A-Rod reaches 100 RBIs for 13th year in row

Alex Rodriguez has reached 100 RBIs for the 13th straight season.

Rogers back practicing with Browns

Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers has returned to practice after missing training camp and Cleveland's exhibition season while recovering from a leg injury.

Miami's Harris tells fans: Forget the Fiesta Bowl

Miami quarterback Jacory Harris is a quiet person by nature. Not flamboyant. Doesn't strive to be the life of the party. Sort of an introvert, really.

NFL reviewing positioning of umpires

The NFL will update its teams this week on the repositioning of the umpire to the offensive backfield.

Robinson leaves no doubt about Michigan's starter

Rich Rodriguez didn't have to keep mum when asked which quarterback will start Michigan's second game. Denard Robinson made the decision very easy.

Pettitte to make minor league start Thursday

Andy Pettitte says he's not having any problems with his strained groin and expects to return to the Yankees much sooner than expected.

Sign of the times: Jays fan hit by falling letter

A fan at the Toronto Blue Jays' game is OK after being struck by a falling metal letter from a sign honoring Jackie Robinson.

Element of surprise key to onside kicks

The Who had barely finished their halftime show, highlighted by their rock anthem "Won't Get Fooled Again," when the New Orleans Saints pulled off the best trick in last February's Super Bowl.