Astros' Rodriguez 4-hits Mets, 4-0  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Wandy Rodriguez' first career complete game couldn't have come at a better time for the Houston Astros.  —  The lefty threw a four-hitter and Lance Berkman had a two-run homer to lead the Astros to a 4-0 win over the New York Mets on Friday night.

Griffey ties Robinson with No. 586  —  Slugger moves into sixth place on the all-time home run list  —  CINCINNATI — Reds right fielder Ken Griffey Jr. moved into a sixth-place tie with Frank Robinson on the all-time home run list by hitting career homer No. 586 Friday vs. the Diamondbacks.

Pirates push Cubs off course  —  PITTSBURGH — After Pirates left-hander Paul Maholm shut down the Cubs' offense Friday night for an 8-4 victory, manager Lou Piniella repeated his call for another right-handed hitter.  —  "We talked about it before the ballgame," he said.

Nationals welcome Detwiler to fold  —  Team feels pitcher could be in big leagues by September  —  WASHINGTON — Left-hander Ross Detwiler officially became a member of the Nationals on Friday afternoon after signing his contract and $2.15 million signing bonus check in front of the media …

Beltre, Mariners pound A's Haren, 7-1  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Adrian Beltre went 5-for-5 with two homers and the Seattle Mariners took advantage of an AL record-tying four errors by Oakland third baseman Marco Scutaro to beat All-Star Dan Haren for the second time this season with a 7-1 victory over the Athletics on Friday night.

Braun homers twice in Brewers' win  —  Hart extends hit streak as Bush earns fourth victory in five tries  —  WASHINGTON — The Brewers did not excel in any phase of the game during their three straight losses in Pittsburgh, but got it together just in time for the start of a three-game series …

Nats drive a hard bargain for Young  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The Braves made a run at Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young, and the talks advanced to the point where Nats assistant GM Mike Rizzo scouted the Braves' Class AA club.  —  However, the discussions cooled due to the Nats' high asking price …

Morneau hits 3 homers  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Morneau hit three home runs Friday night in the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, becoming the fourth Minnesota Twins player to accomplish the feat.  —  The 2006 AL MVP hit a three-run drive in the first inning …

Penny might be limited in All-Star game  —  He's a possible starter in the contest at San Francisco, but team doesn't want blister on index finger aggravated.  —  Brad Penny's participation in Tuesday's All-Star game could be limited by the blister the pitcher developed on his right index finger …

Wells powers Blue Jays over Indians 8-6  —  TORONTO (AP) — Vernon Wells homered and drove in three runs, Roy Halladay remained unbeaten against Cleveland, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Indians 8-6 on Friday night.  —  Wells went 2-for-4 and was intentionally walked in the fifth.

Notes: Howe suspended for arguing  —  Bench coach serves one-game ban Friday  —  ARLINGTON — Rangers bench coach Art Howe was suspended one-game on Friday for his actions during Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.  Howe served his suspension, the first of his career, Friday when the Rangers hosted the Baltimore Orioles.

Jeter's leadership, Bay's slump  —  Special to FOXSports.com, Updated 3 hours ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  Playing nine innings while waiting for Rafael Betancourt to throw the freakin' ball already . . .  1. Jeter as a leader  —  The Yankees, 40-42 and slumbering toward second-half irrelevance …

Pirates' McClatchy to step down as CEO later this year  —  Kevin McClatchy will step down as the Pirates' chief executive officer after the current baseball season, the team announced today, and the search for his replacement will begin immediately.  —  Mr. McClatchy, 44 …

Tigers' Perez tests positive for banned stimulant  —  DETROIT — Detroit Tigers infielder Neifi Perez was suspended 25 games Friday, the first player penalized for testing positive for a stimulant under Major League Baseball's drug program.  —  Perez, a seldom-used utility player …