– There’s no question what the news of the week is: C.C. Sabathia was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for a handful of prospects, including top hitter Matt LaPorta.
– Speaking of the Brewers, J.J. Hardy had a big day as the Crew topped the Pirates 11-6. Hardy went 3 for 4 with two dingers, four RBI and two runs scored. Ryan Braun also hit home run No. 21 on the year.
– With career blast No. 536, Alex Rodriguez tied Mickey Mantle on the all-time home run list. Brett Gardner did his best Derek Jeter impersonation, becoming the first Yankee rookie to get a walk off hit to beat the Red Sox since Jeter did it in 1996. The Bombers beat the BoSox 5-4 in 10 innings.
– Chipper Jones’ quad apparently isn’t bothering him too much. Jones added to his already impressive 2008 season on Sunday, going 3 for 5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored as the Braves defeated the Astros 7-6. Larry is currently hitting .388, with 18 home runs and 50 RBI on the year.
– The Tigers’ Nate Robertson went nine innings, yielding just one run on four hits, but he earned a no decision. Marcus Thames hit a sac fly in the top of the 15th inning as Detroit beat Seattle 2-1.
– The Big Unit showed some life for the first time in weeks, striking out 10 in Arizona’s 3-2 victory over San Diego. In was Johnson’s first win in eight starts and he broke a six-start losing streak.
