Padres-Cubs Preview  —  After the way they played Friday, the Chicago Cubs probably wouldn't mind if rain washed out the remainder of their series against the San Diego Padres .  —  The Cubs try to avoid their sixth straight loss to the Padres this season when the teams continue a three-game series on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

Thompson may replace hurt Williams  —  Towers: Triple-A starter known for his accuracy  —  The Padres effectively replaced No. 2 starting pitcher Shawn Estes.  Now they'll try to overcome losing Woody Williams, who will take a 3-1 record and 3.27 ERA onto the disabled list, owing to the torn left calf muscle he suffered yesterday.

Macha, Torre feel each other's pain  —  A's, Yankees managers both dealing with a rash of injuries on their clubs  —  A's notebook  —  NEW YORK — A's manager Ken Macha had a long conversation with his counterpart, Joe Torre of the New York Yankees, behind the batting cage before Friday's game.

Twin killings bury A's during loss to Yankees  —  Oakland bounces into five double plays as Zito loses at stadium he may call home next season  —  NEW YORK - Nick Swisher swung at 2-1 slider from Mariano Rivera and grounded it hard to first baseman Andy Phillips, who started a game-ending double play.

Clement struggles in rain-shortened loss  —  Boston blanked in wet, miserable conditions at Fenway  —  BOSTON — The Red Sox were deprived of their final 12 outs at soggy Fenway Park on Friday night, but they didn't feel the need to lodge any major complaints.  From the start to the hollow finish, this just wasn't Boston's night.