Let the good times roll  —  Sweet Caroline.  Good times never seemed so good.  —  The Red Sox last night won their 12th consecutive game, which ties for the third-longest winning streak in the 106-year history of the franchise.  They beat the NL East-leading Mets, 4-2, improving their record to 14-1 against the National League.

For Nats, A Really Bad Trip  —  Road Woes Continue, Patterson Is Ailing: Blue Jays 8, Nationals 4  —  TORONTO, June 29 — He didn't say it as if he was resigned to his team's fate, as if there was no hope at all.  But Washington Manager Frank Robinson's response could only seem realistic given …

Angels searching for the right mix  —  The right move for the Angels won't just be Jered Weaver, but Stoneman isn't panicked.  —  ANAHEIM - For now, the Angels will have to wait for another flight from a minor-league town to try to patch their problems.  —  The team plans to bring …

Steinbrenner's spending has AL on top  —  George Steinbrenner turns 76 on the Fourth of July.  His legacy as owner of the New York Yankees is secure.  —  The Boss made the American League into a powerful beast.  —  In the B.S. era (before Steinbrenner), the AL had turned meek and out of date.

Rangers get Haigwood for Castro  —  SAN FRANCISCO - The Rangers managed to get something out of the Fabio Castro affair.  —  Essentially, they got Castro with options.  —  The Rangers sent Castro, a 21-year-old left-hander who began his career with the Chicago White Sox organization …

Injury benches Delgado  —  Soreness in rib cage could keep him out of series against Yankees  —  BOSTON — Carlos Delgado didn't appear to be suffering Wednesday night when he launched a long home run into Fenway Park's centerfield triangle.  But when Delgado showed up for work yesterday …

Honor the humidor  —  Denver Post sports writer Troy E. Renck posts his Rockies Mailbag every other week on Fridays during the 2006 Major League Baseball season.  The next installment is slated for July 14.  —  To drop a Major League Baseball or Rockies question into the Rockies Mailbag click …

Yanks do A-Rod an in-Justice  —  David Justice's pointed critique of Alex Rodriguez Tuesday night on the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network was not a solo act.  —  A variety of moles, some embedded inside YES, said Justice, the network's pre- and postgame studio analyst, was strongly encouraged …

Phlop  —  Philadelphia sports fans have a well-earned reputation for being hostile.  —  Sometimes you can't blame them, really.  —  The Phillies opened 2006 with four straight losses, and proceeded to win 22 of their next 33. which included a nine-game winning streak from April 30 to May 9.

Reds give manager Narron, GM Krivsky extensions  —  CINCINNATI — The eight-game winning streak that vaulted the Cincinnati Reds into first place in the NL Central earlier this month convinced their new owner that things were headed in the right direction.  —  The ensuing slump didn't change Bob Castellini's mind.

Kasten prioritizes 'long term'  —  Incoming Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten hinted yesterday the team will be active in acquiring young talent at the July 31 trade deadline, and reiterated his commitment to rebuilding the team's depleted farm system.

Personal trainer refuses to testify in Bonds case  —  Barry Bonds' personal trainer refused to testify yesterday to the federal grand jury investigating the San Francisco slugger for perjury.  —  Greg Anderson, who served three months in prison after pleading guilty last year for his role …

Dunn hits 25th, Junior homers in fourth consecutive game  —  CBS SportsLine.com wire reports  —  CINCINNATI — Adam Dunn wanted to see a few pitches from Jimmy Gobble.  He jumped all over the fourth one.  —  Dunn took the first two pitches from the reliever for strikes and fouled off …