WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Nationals came to terms lastnight with their top pick in the draft, catcher Bryce Harper. Hewas the No. 1 overall pick and his agreement calls for $9.9 millionover five years.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay rallied to beat the TexasRangers and Cliff Lee last night, 6-4. The win puts the Rays in afirst-place tie with New York in the American League East.
HOUSTON (AP) - That fight with his girlfriend's father has costMets closer Francisco Rodriguez more than just a suspension. It hasnow been learned that he suffered a torn thumb ligament in hispitching hand and is done for the season. Francisco, who will needsurgery to repair the injury, was arrested and charged withthird-degree assault following the fight.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Two second-place National League clubs openup a three-game series tonight in Philadelphia as the Phillies faceSan Francisco. The Giants start the day four games back of SanDiego in the West, while the Phillies are two and a-half gamesbehind Atlanta in the East.
NEW YORK (AP) - Former Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia(suh-BATH'-ee-uh) goes for his 16th win of the season tonight asthe Yankees entertain Detroit. New York begins the day tied withTampa Bay for first in the American League East with identicalrecords of 72-and-46.
