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.

BERKMAN HOMERS AS ASTROS SWEEP PIRATES  —  The Sports Network  —  Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Carlos Lee and Pedro Feliz each had two hits and two RBI while Lance Berkman added a solo homer, as Houston rolled to a 10-3 victory to complete a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh.

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.

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.

Keli McGregor, the Colorado Rockies' president found dead, is remembered by players, friends as kind, driven, honest  —  Todd Helton bowed his head, unable at first to make eye contact.  Never known as being very expressive, the Colorado Rockies' first baseman appeared as though he was trying not to cry.

Johnson likely out until Tuesday  —  After the game, Joe Girardi said Nick Johnson's back is a little more stiff than expected.  Girardi indicated that Johnson thought it would loosen after some time in the whirlpool but that didn't happen.  —  The Yankees now expect Johnson to miss tomorrow's game.

Some Angels question Teixeira-Wilson collision at home  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Rookie catcher Bobby Wilson remained sore and was resting in the Angels training room after a largely sleepless night, according to a team spokesman.  Wilson was unavailable for comment the morning after Yankees …

Rays' Price silences Jays with first career shutout  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.(AP) David Price finally got to finish what he started.  —  Price threw a four-hitter, John Jaso and Jason Bartlett had two RBIs apiece and the Rays beat Toronto 6-0 on Sunday.  —  “I've always believed …

Suppan headed to bullpen, Narveson to start  —  It took three weeks, but lefty Chris Narveson will finally get his shot as the Brewers' fifth starter, manager Ken Macha announced before Sunday's game.  —  Narveson is slated to start Wednesday's series finale against the Pirates.

A's take cautious approach with Anderson  —  Left-hander exited last start with forearm tightness  —  OAKLAND — One day after halting Brett Anderson's impressive outing against the Indians due to left forearm tightness, manager Bob Geren said the A's lefty won't throw for two days …

Sox must hope that the problem isn't catching  —  There is no team as woeful at throwing out runners as the Red Sox.  —  We know this is a multifaceted issue, that it's not as simple as the catcher being unable to throw anybody out, though that's part of it.

Weird baseball contract clauses  —  (Mental Floss) — With baseball season in full swing, here's a list of some of the more creative, generous or ludicrous perks players have received.  —  1. Bobby Bonilla finally gets paid  —  Hey, New York Mets fans, think things couldn't get any worse?