A Mound of Trouble, and Beckett Is No Help at All  —  Red Sox starter Josh Beckett gave up nine runs and seven hits in five and two-third innings, walking nine.  "It was brutal,'' he said.  —  Josh Beckett is supposed to be the cool, brash pitcher who fits into this passionate city as snugly as a skintight Larry Bird jersey.

Guillen dismisses cheating allegations  —  White Sox manager covers a range of topics with media  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Don't get Ozzie Guillen started on ... well, pretty much any topic.  —  But Guillen's 14-minute rant prior to Saturday's contest with the Twins was befitting of a top routine performed …

Giants honor retired lefty Rueter  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Giants honored former pitcher Kirk Rueter on Saturday night, paying tribute to the winningest left-hander in San Francisco history who retired before this season.  —  Rueter received a standing ovation during a pregame ceremony …

Phillies acquire veteran LHP Moyer from Mariners  —  PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) - In less than three weeks, the Philadelphia Phillies suddenly have gone from sellers to buyers.  —  The Phillies acquired veteran lefthander Jamie Moyer and cash from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night …

Wild Dempster hears it from angry crowd  —  Ryan Dempster's streak of 12 straight saves ended in the ninth inning Saturday, and Cubs fans booed him off the field as he left the mound.  But after the Cubs came back to beat St. Louis in 10 innings, Dempster was off the hook.

Notes: Nix brings up a hot hand  —  thaudricourt@journalsentinel.com  —  When the Brewers acquired outfielder Laynce Nix from Texas in the Carlos Lee trade on July 28, he was red hot at the plate.  And he never cooled off.  —  Before the Brewers called up Nix late Friday night from Class AAA Nashville …

Police: L.I. teen posed as journalist to get into stadium  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Leli loves the Mets.  —  The Suffolk County teenager loved the Mets so much that authorities say he posed as a reporter to get into Shea Stadium and talk with players.  —  Police arrested the 18-year-old …

Opportunity awaits Tejeda  —  DETROIT - Robinson Tejeda is aware the Rangers did not trade David Dellucci for 19 1/3 innings, a 1-3 record and a 9.78 ERA.  —  But he also believes the adversity he has encountered this year and the time he has spent at Triple A Oklahoma will help him rediscover …

Edmonds returns, but all isn't well  —  Outfielder had been out since Tuesday in Cincinnati  —  CHICAGO — Jim Edmonds returned to the field on Saturday, but that doesn't mean he's ready to get back in the Cardinals' starting lineup.  —  Edmonds walked as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning …

Rodriguez recalled; Backe sent to DL  —  Left-hander returns to Astros to make start against Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — Wandy Rodriguez, not Dave Borkowski, will start for the Houston Astros on Saturday against the Brewers at Miller Park.  —  Rodriguez was recalled when right-hander Brandon Backe …

Tigers don't bite on trade  —  Loretta offered for pitching help  —  The Red Sox, seeking to take advantage of Detroit's need for a second baseman after Placido Polanco separated his left shoulder here Tuesday night, offered Mark Loretta to the Tigers for pitching help, according to industry sources, but could not strike a deal.

Commentary: Girardi unable to speak above Loria's silence  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Joe Girardi is twisting in the South Florida breeze.  —  It's no fun to watch, and almost certainly going to get worse.  —  That it has come to this ridiculousness in Girardi's first season as a baseball manager at any level …