Beltran has 2 HRs again, Mets beat Phils  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carlos Beltran was rounding first when he looked up and saw Aaron Rowand climb the center-field fence trying to make a spectacular catch.  —  The way things are going for both teams, it's no surprise the ball hit off Rowand's glove and landed in the bullpen.

Sox' chances down to slim and slimmer  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Considering everything that had gone on with the White Sox over the last week — both on the field and off — Paul Konerko had every right in the world to break out the ''Dumb and Dumber'' quotes.

Win streak grows to 4 as James wins 7th  —  Miami — It is a win streak.  Even if it's against the dregs of the NL East, the Braves will not discount it.  —  Atlanta's longest win streak in nearly seven weeks reached four mighty games Friday night, the Florida Marlins collapsing …

Sox not on Gagne's list  —  Based on his words, it seems that Eric Gagne wouldn't have much hesitation about joining the Red Sox [team stats].  —  "I think I could play here," said the Rangers closer before his team's series-opening game with the Red Sox at Fenway Park [map] last night.

Pirates Notebook: Duffy likely candidate to go on DL  —  Center fielder Chris Duffy likely will be on the disabled list by today.  —  Duffy sustained a "significantly" sprained left ankle, according to manager Jim Tracy, while turning to chase down Alfredo Amezaga's gift triple in the eighth inning in Miami Thursday.

Acta Shifts Lineup to Spark Offense  —  In desperate need of reviving the National League's most moribund offense, Washington Nationals Manager Manny Acta moved shortstop Felipe Lopez — who began the year as the team's leadoff man and had been hitting second — to the seventh spot in the lineup.

Sheets extends win streak, Cubs don't  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Milwaukee bounced back from a tough defeat, scoring nine runs in the first three innings Saturday and making it easy for Ben Sheets to win his sixth straight decision as the Brewers routed the Chicago Cubs 13-4.

O's place Trachsel on DL … The Orioles placed Steve Trachsel on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained gluteus muscle and recalled left-handed reliever Kurt Birkins from Triple-A Norfolk.  —  Trachsel lasted only 1 2/3 innings last night, allowing hits to nine of the 12 batters …

Sox call up Ellsbury  —  The Red Sox have called up outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury from Triple-A Pawtucket for tonight's game against Texas.  Ellsbury is in the lineup against the Rangers, will bat ninth, and will play center field.  —  To make room for Ellsbury, the Red Sox placed reliever Joel Pineiro …

Cano's woes reflect those of his team  —  NEW YORK — In a summer of unsolved mysteries in the Bronx, none have confounded the Yankees as much as Robinson Cano's 70-point drop-off from last year's batting average.  Once upon a time, Cano was as flashy and gifted as Jose Reyes.

Astros stun Rockies - again  —  Houston - When Brian Fuentes strolled to the mound in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night, he carried the weight of two losing streaks on his shoulders.  —  When he departed, his head was down and the Rockies were crushed under the weight of Fuentes' fourth consecutive blown save.

Mulder's mound work is curtailed  —  • The Cardinals have taken rehabbing pitching Mark Mulder off the mound until at least Monday due to stiffness that followed his recent side work at Shea Stadium.  —  Mulder, recovering from surgery to repair a partial thickness rotator cuff tear …

2-1 Night  —  The Athletics-Yankees game ended in a 2-1 New York victory.  It's one of three tonight in the American League.  The Indians took down the Devil Rays 2-1, and the Red Sox just finished off the Rangers 2-1.  Edwin Jackson pitched his second fine game in a row for Tampa Bay, going six innings, allowing one run.