Valentine: Youkilis not as much into the game  —  This is sure to cause some issues.  —  Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was on WHDH's Sports Xtra show Sunday night and said this about Kevin Youkilis:  —  “I don't think he's as physically or emotionally into the game as he has been in the past for some reason.

NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter hit a three-run homer to extend his fast start and Ivan Nova won his 14th straight decision, leading the New York Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.  —  Raul Ibanez added a titanic homer and Jeter also doubled during a four-run rally …

Pelfrey still can't catch a break  —  Mets on Twitter  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Mets are making progress, but there is a long way to go.  A little bit more of a killer instinct would work wonders for this team.  —  At least the Mets are in the game, and they nearly pulled off something …

Clemens trial resumes with jury selection  —  WASHINGTON — Roger Clemens returns to a federal courtroom this week to defend himself against the United States government, which contends the former star pitcher lied when he testified before Congress in 2008 and said he never used performance-enhancing drugs.

McCutchen's shoes pay tribute to Jackie  —  SAN FRANCISCO — All of the Pirates took the AT&T Park field Sunday wearing that exalted No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.  —  However, Andrew McCutchen was the only one also wearing special UCLA baby blue-and-gold spikes created for him for the special occasion by Nike.

Dodgers Turn Triple Play in 9th Against Padres  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have turned a triple play in the ninth inning of their game against the San Diego Padres.  —  The bizarre play came with the score tied 4-all Sunday.  —  Chris Denorfia led off with a single against Javy Guerra.

Ryan, Smoak homers lead Seattle past Oakland 5-3  —  SEATTLE—Brendan Ryan hit a two-run homer, Justin Smoak added a solo shot and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 on Sunday.  —  Ryan's homer in the second inning was his first of the season.

Umpire Dale Scott assisted triple play helps Dodgers beat the Padres, 5-4  —  If there's one rule to being an umpire, it should be this:  —  Umpire Rule Number One: Despite how big of a f**king douchebag you are and despite how much f**king horses**t you have in your empty watermelon skull …

White Sox Can't Pull Off Sweep of Tigers  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Win or lose, Paul Konerko like what he sees in his team.  —  He's not the only one.  —  Gerald Laird homered among his three hits to back a strong outing by Rick Porcello and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 victory over the White Sox on Sunday …

Rangers Rally Past Twins 4-3, Nathan Gets Save  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Hamilton's two-run homer in the eighth capped a three-run inning for the Texas Rangers and set up Joe Nathan for the save against his former team in a 4-3 victory on Sunday over the Twins, their first series sweep in Minnesota since 1999.

Finally, Red Sox can smile  —  + Recent Articles + Recent Blog Entries + Email  —  On Day 1 of what could be a long stretch without Jacoby Ellsbury [stats], the Red Sox [team stats] showed exactly how deep and resilient they can be.  —  Ellsbury's replacement atop the batting order …