Red Sox clinch AL East crown  —  BOSTON (AP) — Jonathan Papelbon danced barefoot in the infield.  Daisuke Matsuzaka smiled and bowed to a group surrounding him.  And the sound system played "Don't Stop Believin'."  —  Ecstatic fans joined in to savor Boston's first division title in 12 years …

Wright's challenging words might be too late … NEW YORK — Between the signs of resignation and the half-hearted attempts at optimism, there was one yet slight sign the New York Mets might have some life left in their floundering season.  As a despondent Mets clubhouse emptied …

Rookie Clement delivers walk-off win  —  First hit of the night a game-winning home run against Texas  —  SEATTLE — Mariners manager John McLaren talked before the game about the thunder in rookie Jeff Clement's bat.  —  For the second time in three days, Clement delivered a stunning clap …

Paul Lo Duca hurts knee, vows to play  —  Paul Lo Duca insists he will try to play in the Mets' must-win game today despite leaving last night's 7-4 loss to Florida in the eighth inning with a bruised left knee.  —  Lo Duca was struck by a foul ball in the seventh and temporarily remained in the game …

Buchholz won't pitch this season  —  After consulting with pitching coach John Farrell and general manager Theo Epstein, Terry Francona announced this afternoon that Clay Buchholz, the rookie sensation who pitched a no-hitter Sept. 1, will not pitch for the remainder of the season and will not be on the postseason roster.

Delcarmen now is set up well to succeed  —  His 35th homer of the year - a solo shot in the eighth - earned David Ortiz a pat on the head from Mike Lowell.  Ortiz went 3 for 4, rapping a double to go with his homer.  Lowell was 2 for 4.  (BARRY CHIN/GLOBE STAFF)

Hamels pitches Phillies into 1st place  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jimmy Rollins was reminded of his bold preseason prediction countless times, especially when it seemed the Philadelphia Phillies were going nowhere.  —  Many snickered.  Others criticized.  Few outside the locker room believed.

Kazmir to management: Get us some help  —  TORONTO - Scott Kazmir, like others, hopes better days are ahead for the Devil Rays, who with a 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday guaranteed they'll again finish with the majors' worst record.  —  But the young ace said Friday they need …

List of broadcast crews for TBS' new baseball playoff coverage  —  The announcing teams for TBS' coverage of baseball's four division series:  —  CHIP CARAY and TONY GWYNN: Caray is the son of longtime Braves broadcaster Skip Caray and grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray.

Cecil Cooper to return as Astros manager  —  HOUSTON (AP) — With Bud Selig's blessing, the Houston Astros picked Cecil Cooper as their full-time manager.  —  The 57-year-old Cooper received a guaranteed contract through the 2009 season on Friday, a month after he was chosen as interim manager to replace the fired Phil Garner.

Lackey gets Angels back on track  —  He shuts out A's for seven innings, picks up his 19th victory and probably will win the league ERA title.  —  OAKLAND — The Angels now know who they're playing and where they're playing next week.  They will open the American League division series Wednesday …

Young, old pull together for a win  —  Dodgers avoid generational conflict for a change as Wells, 44, and the kids combine to beat Giants, 8-3.  —  Youth was finally served at Dodger Stadium on Friday.  But not without a great deal of help from the third-oldest player in baseball.