Tigers' Magglio Ordonez Breaks Ankle, Out 6-8 Weeks  —  It suddenly looks as though the Tigers are now in the market for a bat to put in the middle of their lineup.  —  Not even a week after losing Brandon Inge to a broken bone in his left hand the Tigers have lost Magglio Ordonez for six to eight weeks with a fractured right ankle.

Texas Rangers put catcher Matt Treanor (knee) on disabled list, recall Taylor Teagarden  —  Treanor put on DL with knee injury  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers catcher Matt Treanor was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Colvin, Castro hit homers as Cubs nip Cards  —  The Sports Network  —  Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Tyler Colvin and Starlin Castro homered to support six solid innings from Tom Gorzelanny, as Chicago turned away St. Louis, 6-5, in the middle meeting of a three-game set.

Conrad's slam helps Braves beat Marlins 10-5  —  MIAMI—The Atlanta Braves enjoyed their best inning of the season by taking advantage of the Florida Marlins' mistakes, including the fat pitch Brooks Conrad hit for a grand slam.  —  Conrad's second pinch-hit grand slam of the year put …

Latos wins 6th in row, Padres beat Pirates 9-2  —  PITTSBURGH—Mat Latos pitched effectively over six innings despite giving up two solo home runs in his first start since July 8 and the division-leading San Diego Padres won for the seventh time in nine games, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 on Saturday night.

Umpires' Signs: The Movie  —  A batter hits a grounder, hustles down the line and arrives at first base almost simultaneously with the ball.  How do the other players and the spectators know if the batter is out or safe?  —  Everyone looks to the umpire, who raises one fist or sweeps his arms from front to sides.

Yankees activate Mitre  —  Bronx, NY - The New York Yankees have activated pitcher Sergio Mitre off the 15-day disabled list to start Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals.  —  Mitre had been sidelined since early June with a strained right oblique muscle.

Yanks won't include Joba in Haren deal … The Yankees have balked at including Joba Chamberlain in the proposed deal for Dan Haren, but talks are continuing with the Diamondbacks.  —  The likelihood of a deal took a hit when Arizona asked that the Yankees include Chamberlain and pay the full $33 remaining on Haren's deal.

Sheets Headed To Disabled List  —  A's pitcher Ben Sheets has re-injured his elbow, forcing him to the disabled list, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.  The hurler also says that he “might be” out for the remainder of the season (link goes to Twitter).

Game 98: Red Sox at Mariners  —  The Sox haven't won three in a row since June 26-29.  But they have a chance tonight.  Here are the lineups:  —  RED SOX (55-42)  —  TBA  —  Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (11-4, 2.81)  —  MARINERS (37-60)  —  TBA  —  Pitching: RHP David Pauley (0-2, 2.40)

Wakamatsu, Figgins argue, fracas ensues  —  Botched relay leads to second baseman being removed  —  SEATTLE — A confrontation between Chone Figgins and manager Don Wakamatsu started an altercation in the Mariners' dugout during their 2-1 loss to the Red Sox on Friday.