The Mets have put outfielder Jason Bay on the 15-day disabled list with a concussion. Friday's move was made retroactive to July 26, the day after the end of a series at Dodger Stadium in which Bay was injured. Bay got hurt Friday night when he crashed into the bullpen gate while catching Jamey Carroll's drive.

The Philadelphia Phillies won't have to wait long to see Roy Oswalt. The 32-year-old Oswalt, who was acquired on Thursday in a trade with Houston, arrived at the team hotel in Washington later that night and met his new teammates on Friday afternoon -- just a few hours before he was set to face the Washington Nationals.

The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. The deal was gaining momentum Friday and was likely to happen before Saturday's trade deadline, a baseball executive familiar with the discussions said. The executive spoke on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing.

Matt Capps is eager to pitch in a pennant race for the first time. Minnesota's new closer joined the Twins on Friday for their game against Seattle. Capps was acquired in a trade the night before from Washington, and his first four full seasons in the majors were with Pittsburgh. To make room for Capps, the Twins optioned struggling right-hander Nick Blackburn to Triple-A Rochester.

A 21-year-old man who intentionally vomited on a spectator and his 11-year-old daughter at a Philadelphia Phillies game was sentenced Friday to up to three months in jail and community service, which the judge suggested be fulfilled by cleaning ballpark toilets and trash. Matthew Clemmens, of Cherry Hill, N.J., was taken into custody immediately after Family Court Judge Kevin Dougherty imposed the...

The Texas Rangers have added newly acquired infielder Jorge Cantu to their 25-man roster. Texas made the move Friday, a day after getting Cantu in a trade with the Florida Marlins and before the start of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. First baseman Chris Davis was sent back to Triple-A Oklahoma City for the second time this season.

The Cleveland Indians placed right-hander Mitch Talbot on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain Friday and optioned right-hander Jess Todd to Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland also recalled right-hander Jensen Lewis and purchased the contract of righty Justin Germano from Columbus. Talbot, who left in the third inning of Thursday's 11-4 loss to New York, is 8-9 with a 4.09 ERA in 20...

Cristian Guzman's agent says the infielder has given his OK to be traded to the Texas Rangers by the Washington Nationals. Agent Stanley King says in a telephone interview Friday that Guzman has "been made aware" of -- and given approval for -- the deal sending him to the AL West leaders.

Roy Oswalt, acquired Thursday in a trade, met his new teammates Friday afternoon -- just a few hours before he was set to face the Nationals.

The auction to sell the Rangers will proceed as planned next week, despite a last-minute increase in the offer from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer.

Chicago White Sox trade Daniel Hudson to Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson.

The Texas Rangers have traded for Cristian Guzman, a source said Friday.

With the New York Yankees' pursuit of Adam Dunn stalled, they have engaged in talks with Houston for first baseman Lance Berkman, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the discussions.

New York Mets outfielder Jason Bay landed on the disabled list Friday with continued headaches and other effects of a concussion.

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A 21-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to jail Friday for vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands at a Philadelphia Phillies game.