The Mariners have battled the Yankees in the first two games of the series, only to fall short in both games. Jason Vargas looks to avoid the sweep and snap the Mariners 10 game losing streak against the Yankees in New York. Vargas will be facing Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia today at 4 p.m. on FSN. Our Brad Adam caught up with manager Don Wakamatsu to talk about the team's performance in the series.

The Pirates frittered away an early five-run lead, fought back to tie it on an Adam LaRoche two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, but Ryan Church's RBI single in the 10th gave the New York Mets a 9-8 victory today at PNC Park.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor league right-handed pitcher Al Alburquerque and designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment. Baker was activated off the Rockies' 60-day disabled list and was to join the Cubs for their Thursday night game at Wrigley Field against the Milwaukee Brewers.