Anatomy of an indecisive moment: A lost inning with Yankees manager Joe Girardi … ANAHEIM, Calif. — “I screwed up,” manager Joe Girardi said, a blunt assessment of a seventh-inning meltdown on Sunday that capped what became an 8-4 Yankees loss.  —  The Yankees trailed the Angels 5-4 …

Rain helps Mets sweep away Braves  —  NEW YORK — Mike Pelfrey pitched out of constant trouble to extend his scoreless streak to 24 innings and the New York Mets finished a three-game sweep of the slumping Atlanta Braves with a 1-0 victory Sunday night in a game cut short by rain.

Finally: Orioles hold on for elusive victory against Red Sox  —  BOSTON (AP) — This was one special game for Cla Meredith (FSY).  —  Meredith, a former Red Sox prospect, escaped a two-on, one-out jam in the 10th inning for his first career save as the Orioles held off Boston 7-6 on Sunday for a much-needed victory.

No Rush, A-Rod, We Have All Day  —  In case New Yorkers needed another way to compare Derek Jeter to Alex Rodriguez, we've found something new.  When Mr. Jeter hits a home run, it takes him 20.19 seconds to round the bases, the second-fastest time among Yankees starters.

This year's Washington Nationals look like a different bunch  —  On Saturday, after they had lost in 13 innings to the Dodgers in a game they could and should have won several different times, the Nationals were so silent you could hear the sweat drip in their clubhouse.

REYNOLDS HELPS DIAMONDBACKS SLIP PAST PHILLIES  —  The Sports Network  —  Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Mark Reynolds finished 3-for-5 with a three- run homer and four RBI as Arizona rallied past Philadelphia, 8-6, in the rubber match of a three-game set.

White House is next stop for Yankees  —  President welcomes team Monday to honor Series win  —  The Yankees' road-trip itinerary contains one additional stop, and it will not be found on any pocket schedule — the White House.  —  President Barack Obama will be welcoming the team through …

Barton breaks finger, will be reevaluated  —  First baseman injured making catch in seventh inning  —  OAKLAND — A's first baseman Daric Barton suffered a “very small” fracture of the volar plate in his right middle finger during Sunday's 11-0 win over the Indians, the club announced following the game.

Zimmerman takes BP, may return Monday  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman was out of the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Sunday after tweaking his right hamstring against the Rockies on Wednesday night.  —  However, Zimmerman was able to jog …

Ben Zobrist has little to lose in new long-term contract with Tampa Bay Rays  —  Everybody was smiling, as they should have been, at Friday's announcement of Ben Zobrist's long-term deal, which could keep him with the Rays through 2015 and make him close to $30 million.