National Sports

• Sabathia, Yankees go for series win over Reds
  After suffering his first loss of the season, CC Sabathia aims to continue his success in interleague play as the powerful left-hander takes the mound this afternoon for the New...
  
  
• Blue Jays hope to extend win streak vs. Mets
  Trying for their season-high fifth straight win, the Toronto Blue Jays turn their attention to Henderson Alvarez as they aim to finish a three-game sweep of the New York Mets.
  
  
• O's turn to Chen in finale with Nats, Strasburg
  The Orioles' decision to sign Taiwanese hurler Wei-Yin Chen out of Japan this past offseason registered as the exact opposite on the excitement scale to when the Nationals grabbed highly-touted...
  
  
• Phils try to back Lee in finale with Red Sox
  Cliff Lee has pitched exceptionally this season. If only the Phillies could give the former Cy Young Award winner some offensive support, Philadelphia might not be in last place in...
  
  
• Peavy seeks rebound as White Sox go for sweep of Cubs
  Coming off his worst start of the season, Jake Peavy will try to not only bounce back this afternoon but also help the White Sox complete a three-game sweep of...
  
  
• Kings aim for Cup Finals berth in Game 4 vs. Coyotes
  The eighth-seeded Los Angeles Kings will try to earn their first Stanley Cup Finals berth since 1993 when they host the Phoenix Coyotes today in Game 4 of the Western...
  
  
• Padres edge Angels
  Alexi Amarista hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning and the Padres defeated the Angels, 3-2, on Saturday.
  
  
• Kershaw blanks Cardinals; Berkman hurt
  Clayton Kershaw continued his impressive pitching at home by tossing a six-hit shutout, as the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded St. Louis, 6-0, to win their third straight game.
  
  
• Marlins option 1B Sanchez to Triple-A
  The Miami Marlins have optioned former All- Star Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans after his slow start to the season.
  
  
• Cardinals 1B Berkman helped off field
  St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman was helped off the field at the conclusion of the second inning of Saturday night's game against the Dodgers with a right knee...