MLB

The Tampa Bay Rays activated closer Troy Percival from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.

The Texas Rangers activated Vicente Padilla from the 15-day disabled list in order to start Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins.

The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Jose Contreras on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, retroactive to Friday, with right elbow tendinitis.

The New York Yankees go for the sweep of the Oakland Athletics today, as they wrap up a three-game set at Yankee Stadium.

Brandon Webb tries to become the majors' first 14-game winner this afternoon when the Arizona Diamondbacks play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field.

Phenom Tim Lincecum returns from a bout with the flu, as he tries to help the San Francisco Giants avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers at AT&T Park.

Right-hander Ryan Dempster makes his second start of the season against Houston and will try to help the Chicago Cubs stop the bleeding today when they visit Minute Mark Park for the finale of a three-game series against the Astros.

Jamie Garcia makes the first major league start of his career this afternoon when the St. Louis Cardinals try and complete a four- game sweep of the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium.

The Colorado Rockies will try and complete their first- ever four-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at Coors Field.

Cliff Lee looks to continue his remarkable campaign this afternoon when the Cleveland Indians take on the Seattle Mariners in the finale of a three- game set at Safeco Field.