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Miller: Humility, hunger, help Hoffman to 600 saves The number boggles the mind: 600 saves. But when you discover the intangibles that Trevor Hoffman possesses, it's not too surprising to see the ageless wonder reach a milestone no one has attained, Scott Miller says.

Trevor Hoffman - St. Louis Cardinals - Milwaukee Brewers - Miller Park - Lee Smith
Will Red Sox spend big to keep up with AL East? In the annual arms race that is the AL East, some team will be left out of the playoffs. Danny Knobler is curious to see how the Red Sox will respond this offseason now that it's their turn to sit home in October.

Boston Red Sox - American League East - Baseball - Sports - Major League
Steal of home propels Rockies to sweep of Reds Chris Nelson swiped home in the eighth inning to send the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, completing a four-game series sweep and extending their winning streak to season-best seven games.

Cincinnati Red - Colorado Rockies - Baseball - Sports - Major League
Tigers' Galarraga downplays looming ump reunion Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga says it won't be a big deal to be on the mound for the first time with umpire Jim Joyce since their infamous moment together.

Pitcher - Jim Joyce - Armando Galarraga - Jason Donald - sport
Damon's breakout game lifts Tigers over ChiSox Johnny Damon had a season-high four hits and scored two runs, helping the Detroit Tigers beat Chicago 6-3 Thursday and hand the White Sox their third straight loss.

Detroit Tigers - Chicago White Sox - Johnny Damon - Hit - sport
Rasmus' two homers power Wainwright, Cards Colby Rasmus hit a pair of homers, Albert Pujols and Skip Schumaker also connected, and Adam Wainwright bounced back from a shaky first inning to lead the Cardinals past the slumping Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Thursday night.

Albert Pujols - Colby Rasmus - Skip Schumaker - Atlanta Braves - sport
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Astros rally past Dodgers, win 3rd straight Rookie Chris Johnson hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers - Houston Astros - Chris Johnson - Los Angeles - sport
Rangers get back on track, double up Blue Jays Colby Lewis won for the first time since mid-July, Mitch Moreland drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Thursday night.

Texas Rangers - Toronto Blue Jays - Mitch Moreland - Colby Lewis - History
Yanks' Pettitte goes four innings in rehab start New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte began a minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night by breezing through Double-A hitters as he works his way back from a groin injury.

New York Yankees - Andy Pettitte - Baseball - sport - Minor league baseball
Phillies 3B Polanco playing with broken elbow Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco is playing with a small break in his left elbow, but is postponing surgery until after the season because Philadelphia is in a pennant race.

Philadelphia Phillies - Plácido Polanco - Third baseman - sport - Ryan Howard
Padres' Hairston optimistic after throwing session Padres infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. threw for the first time since going on the disabled list and says he's optimistic about getting back on the field.

Jerry Hairston Jr - Disabled list - Infielder - David Eckstein - Recreation
Police find docs in Jays' offices in Clemens case Police searched the offices of the Toronto Blue Jays and turned over documents in connection with the perjury case against seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens.

Toronto Blue Jays - Roger Clemens - Police - United States - Law Enforcement