The Final 9

Yankees closer batted against the Mets Sunday night. It was just his third career plate appearance. He walked with the bases loaded against Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez.

Mariano Rivera became just the second reliever to record at least 500 saves, as the Yankees beat the Mets Sunday night, 4-2. The Yanks won the season series against the Mets.

After months of rehab, John Smoltz returns to the major leagues with the Red Sox tonight after a long career with the Braves ended following surgery on his pitching shoulder.

Donald Fehr says he's going to retire after leading Major League Baseball's player union through five contracts, two strikes, a management lockout and baseball's drug agreement.

The Phillies took the best road record in the majors into New York Wednesday for their game with the Mets. The Phils were 21-9 away from home prior to the game.

The Yankees are looking to get their first win over the rival Red Sox after five straight losses this season.

San Francisco lefty Randy Johnson won his 300th game Thursday in a 5-1 victory over Washington. Johnson is just the 24th pitcher to reach that lofty plateau.

Ichiro Suzuki will be looking to extend his 27-game hitting streak Friday against the Twins.

Less than 30 pitchers have recorded 300 wins. AP Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick said it's a difficult milestone to reach for several reasons.