MLB

The New York Yankees are reportedly close to completing a proposed trade that would bring veteran Mariners left-handed pitcher Jarrod Washburn to the Bronx in exchange for several prospects.

Albert Pujols' two-run homer in the top of the 14th inning propelled the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-8 win over New York, in the middle contest of a three-game set with the Mets.

Arizona ace Brandon Webb tossed seven strong innings and outdueled a 13-strikeout performance from San Francisco's Tim Lincecum, as the Diamondbacks scored three times in the eighth inning to top the Giants, 5-3, in the middle contest of a three-game set at AT&T Park.

Matt Kemp and Nomar Garciaparra each homered while Derek Lowe tossed eight scoreless innings allowing only one hit, as Los Angeles beat Washington, 6-0, in the middle contest of a three-game set from Dodger Stadium.

Carl Crawford finished 2-for-4 with two triples and two runs batted in, as the Tampa Bay Rays edged Kansas City, 5-3, in the third contest of a four-game series with the Royals.

Jorge De La Rosa was solid on the hill and helped his own cause with a two-run single, as the surging Colorado Rockies downed the Cincinnati Reds, 5-1, in the second of three weekend games at Great American Ball Park.

Brian Buscher's three-run homer capped a six-run first inning, as the Minnesota Twins trounced the Cleveland Indians, 11-4, in the middle installment of a three-game set.

Adrian Gonzalez belted two home runs and Trevor Hoffman set a major league record as the San Diego Padres downed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-6, in the third contest of a four-game matchup.

Torii Hunter hit two home runs, scored four times and drove in five runs as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim dominated the Baltimore Orioles for an 11-6 victory in the middle of a three-game series at Camden Yards.

Ryan Braun homered and drove in four runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied with four unanswered runs to down the Houston Astros, 6-4, in the second installment of a three-game series at Miller Park.