Matsuzaka outdueled by Hernandez  —  Red Sox manage just one hit against Mariners phenom  —  BOSTON — It was a spectacle, for sure, with a flash-bulb record undoubtedly set for a batter-pitcher matchup in April.  In other words, who could have possibly predicted that Daisuke Matsuzaka's Fenway Park debut …

Philadelphia 5, NY Mets 2  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies hardly had to take the bats off their shoulders to beat Oliver Perez.  Good thing for them, too, because they're still not hitting.  —  Adam Eaton pitched seven steady innings and Philadelphia walked its way to its second victory …

Here Today ...  ... but gone after '08?  It's starting to look that way for Johan Santana, who has broken off contract talks with the Twins  —  The Twins may be fighting a losing battle in their efforts to extend Johan Santana's four-year, $40 million contract, which expires at the end of next season.

Newcombe enhances Young's appreciation for Jackie … There he was, in the back of a bus, traveling the highways of the southern United States, a ballplayer who was learning about the deepest roots of racism in this country.  —  Now, who in their right mind believes they just read the beginning …

Falling body sends fan to DL  —  Ellen Massey always counted being struck by a baseball or a bat at Shea Stadium among the hazards of being a Mets fan, but she never thought a 300-pound man would come crashing down the stands — and onto her.  —  That's what the Manhattan resident, 58, said happened on Monday, Opening Day at Shea.

Mussina leaves game at Minnesota in third  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Yankees starter Mike Mussina was taken out of Wednesday's game at Minnesota three batters into the third inning.  —  After allowing consecutive hits to Luis Rodriguez and Alexi Casilla at the start of the inning …

Mets' Milledge May Go to Minors to Get More At-Bats  —  Manager Willie Randolph had a decision to make in the eighth inning of the Mets' 11-5 victory against Philadelphia on Monday afternoon: With Moises Alou on second and Shawn Green at first representing the go-ahead run …

Notes: Wright sore, struggling  —  Starter could be odd man out with Gagne set to return  —  ARLINGTON — Jamey Wright's disappointing effort Tuesday could be his last start for a while.  Reports of lingering shoulder discomfort, coupled with his inability to pitch out of the third inning …

Nats lose for sixth straight time  —  Williams tosses five effective innings, but bats silenced  —  ATLANTA — Prior to Wednesday's game against the Braves, manager Manny Acta was a patient man, even though the Nationals had struggled over the previous eight games.

The Devil Can Lose if You're Willing to Fight  —  I keep reading people's comments across the country on how Josh Hamilton does not deserve the press coverage he receives, that it isn't fair to give it to him instead of a guy who never did drugs.  It is depressing to me that people …

LA Angels 4, Cleveland 1  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joe Saunders made sure any home-field advantage the Cleveland Indians brought with them to Milwaukee was only temporary.  —  Now if he could just figure out where he fits in the Los Angeles Angels' future.  —  Saunders allowed a run and four hits …

Owens, Lindstrom start strong  —  · Right-handers Henry Owens and Matt Lindstrom got what they wanted, a chance to pitch in the major leagues, when they were traded to the Marlins, and they have been impressive so far.  —  "You hope that your hard work and production will get you a chance …