Youkilis returns for exam  —  Hip, hernia on list of maladies  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Only seven games after returning from the disabled list, Kevin Youkilis was out of the Red Sox' lineup last night, having returned to Boston to get a sore left hip examined.

Lance Berkman leads Cardinals over Braves 4-3  —  ST. LOUIS - Lance Berkman had a single, RBI double and walk - reaching base seven straight times over two games - and the St. Louis Cardinals inched closer in the NL wild card race with a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

Final Score: Cubs 5 Mets 4  —  The New York Mets (71-74) were defeated by the Chicago Cubs (63-82) today by a final score of 5-4.  —  For a complete box score and game recap, check out SNY.TV.  —  The Least You Should Know:  — Chris Capuano threw seven innings and allowed two runs …

A's end 9-game skid vs. Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Pinch-hitter Scott Sizemore's grand slam in the sixth inning helped the Oakland Athletics end a nine-game skid against Texas with an 8-7 victory over the AL West-leading Rangers on Saturday.  —  With the score tied at 3 …

Daniel Hudson tosses complete game; Diamondbacks beat Padres on throwback night  —  They're so close to the playoffs now, the Diamondbacks don't just smell the postseason lurking around the corner.  They can start to taste it.  —  And like Tom Petty says, “The waiting is the hardest part.”

Colletti previews Dodgers' offseason goals  —  SAN FRANCISCO — General manager Ned Colletti believes the Dodgers' recent improved play is the result of a more consistent offense since the addition of Juan Rivera and an indication that the club does not need a major offseason overhaul.

Anibal Sanchez throws one-hitter as Marlins beat Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH - Anibal Sanchez pitched a one-hitter and tied his career high with 11 strikeouts to win for just the second time in his last 16 starts as the Florida Marlins blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Saturday night.

Rockies beat Reds in game featuring nine homers  —  DENVER — Jordan Pacheco's first home run broke a fifth-inning tie and he added a two-run single in the eighth to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 12-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.  —  The teams combined for nine home runs in the first five innings.

Florida Marlins center fielder Mike Cameron hints that he might retire after the season  —  Our skeleton crew" is how manager Jack McKeon described his lineup tonight, with four key players out, including his starting outfield.  —  Left fielder Logan Morrison (right knee), center fielder Mike Cameron …

Beckett aiming to return next week  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Josh Beckett said just now his next step would “absolutely” be to throw off the mound as he continues to recover from a sprained right ankle.  —  Beckett said the idea of throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday or Wednesday …

Inge's ninth inning homer lifts Tigers over Twins  —  DETROIT—Brandon Inge hit his second game-ending homer of the season, giving the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.  —  With two out in the bottom of the ninth, Inge hit a 2-1 pitch …

Gregg blows save as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-4  —  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)  —  TORONTO—Pinch-hitter J.P. Arencibia hit a game-winning single with two out in the ninth as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Orioles 5-4 on Saturday, snapping Baltimore's winning streak at three games.

Weaver's Angels Beat Yankees With 9th-Inning Rally  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Although Jered Weaver left the New York Yankees in awe after eight shutdown innings, he didn't leave the mound with a victory.  —  Maicer Izturis made sure the Los Angeles Angels didn't completely waste another stellar start by their ace.