• The Phillies had an amazing comeback, beating the Mets 8-7 in 13 innings. Chris Coste had the game-winning single to put the Phils in first place. Andrew Vazzano is stunned and speechless.
• The Red Sox scored six off Andy Pettitte, and Alex Rodriguez blew it in yet another clutch situation with a double play with the bases loaded in the 7th inning, giving them a 7-3 win, extending their lead over both New York and Minnesota, who lost 3-2 to Seattle. Scott Proctor’s Arm offers a Yankees perspective, Fenway West has Boston’s.
• Speaking of Minnesota, Andrew Kneeland writes about an under the radar move: Eddie Guardado to the Twins.
• If you’re looking for some offseason Kentucky news, both for basketball and baseball, the UK Wildcat Country blog has what you’re looking for here. A great piece on the Kentucky-Louisville football game with video. Plus, a rant on college football and Missouri.
• If you like SEC football and Saved by the Bell, the Friends of the Program blog has a must-read article for you. Very clever.
• Greg Pitsch has a nice review of Oakland’s receivers. What receivers will step up and claim key roles?
• Penguins fans, Faceoff Factor has the latest news.
• Finally, The Daily Cub has updated with a nice article on Jeff Samardzija.

One last sports score, the Brewers pounded the Cardinals 12-0 to extend their wild card lead to 4.5 games. The Chicago Cubs needed a 7 run 8th inning as well as 7 RBIs from Geovany Soto to overcome a poor Carlos Zambrano start and stay 5 clear of Milwaukee.

My name is Mackenzie Kraemer, and thanks for reading today!