For Lima, It's Time  —  Struggles Again; Slam For Willis  —  NEW YORK — It's safe to say, Lima Time is over.  —  But the desperate measures that brought Jose Lima to Shea Stadium Friday night can be forgotten as a new era starts today when Mike Pelfrey takes the mound.  —  But Lima got a chance.

Beckett takes aim at win No. 11  —  Boston (52-32) at Chicago White Sox (56-30), 1:20 p.m. ET  —  A pair of 10-game winners will go at it Saturday afternoon in a nationally televised game on FOX.  The Red Sox have Josh Beckett, while the White Sox counter with Freddy Garcia.

Padres-Nationals Preview  —  Coming off one of the best months of his career, Chris Young tries to end his July pitching woes Saturday when the San Diego Padres continue their three-game series against the Washington Nationals at RFK Stadium.  —  Young (7-4, 3.13 ERA) was the NL pitcher …

First rehab outing goes well for Rangers' Eaton  —  ARLINGTON - Adam Eaton felt so good after his first competitive pitching outing in three months that he wants to do it again soon.  —  Even sooner than expected.  —  After Eaton threw 25 pitches for Triple-A Oklahoma in its game Thursday …

Lackey's one-hitter takes down A's  —  Angels right-hander retires 27 consecutive batters  —  OAKLAND — The last time John Lackey faced the A's, he had to fight off Jason Kendall when the catcher charged the mound.  —  A catcher charged the mound again Friday night …

Wood has torn rotator cuff  —  MILWAUKEE — Kerry Wood has a partial tear of his right rotator cuff, the Cubs announced Saturday, and has likely thrown his last pitch of the season.  —  "At least we got an answer," Wood said.  "It's not the answer I was looking for, but at least we got an answer."

Baseball's only woman umpire to work Futures Game, Home Run Derby  —  PITTSBURGH - Ria Cortesio is eager to get her first look at PNC Park - the double-decked stands, the Roberto Clemente bridge in left field, the Allegheny River beyond the wall in right.  —  The fans packing the seats …

Hernandez Refuses to Take a Knee  —  Livan Hernandez is pitching not only with a bum right knee but also, like always, with pride.  The injury is the reason he perhaps should consider taking some time off; the pride is why he won't.  —  Hernandez, struggling through his most inconsistent …

Panic in Bronx?  It's not time yet  —  Yankees still have time to catch BoSox, so no need to make rash trades  —  The Yankees have had quite a few conferences on the mound with their bullpen struggles, MSNBC.com's Mike Celizic writes.  —  Mike Celizic  —  Mike Celizic  —  The Yankees need something.

Baker calls reported deal offer 'a bald-faced lie'  —  MILWAUKEE — Unfounded speculation is everywhere about manager Dusty Baker's tenuous situation.  —  Baker had to shoot down a Friday SI.com report in which Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman cited ''multiple baseball executives'' as sources …

Brewers will be buyers in July  —  Team plans to keep Lee, acquire pitching for postseason push  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers intend to be buyers, not sellers, at the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.  —  The team plans to keep All-Star left fielder Carlos Lee for a run at the postseason …

Cardinals get one to grow on  —  CARDINALS 8, ASTROS 2  —  Up next: 3:05 p.m. today, at Houston.  TV: KTVI (Ch. 2)  —  HOUSTON  —  It's a start.  —  Where Friday night's 8-2 decision over the Houston Astros takes the Cardinals is a guess.  But what sometimes-enigmatic starting pitcher …

Cards designate struggling Ponson  —  HOUSTON (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals designated right-hander Sidney Ponson for assignment on Friday.  —  Ponson started the season 3-0 but lost his last four decisions, including a 4-2 loss to Houston on Thursday night.

Gagne to undergo back surgery  —  LOS ANGELES — Eric Gagne will have season-ending surgery Saturday to repair a herniated disc in his lower back, the latest injury to sideline the Los Angeles Dodgers' All-Star closer.  —  The announcement was made about 3½ hours before Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants.

Reds welcome eager Guardado with open arms  —  "We don't need him until the ninth inning," said Narron of his new closer.  —  But it was apparent how the Cincinnati Reds felt when he did arrive a few minutes later.  It was as if a rock star walked through the door.