Ordonez says hair won't fit, gets trim  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — He's done it.  —  For the first time since he had it trimmed for the World Series, Magglio Ordonez has gotten a haircut.  —  His hair is still long, but definitely shorter than it was.  His long locks are now his medium-to-long locks.

Sosa, Green lift Mets again in Arizona  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Jorge Sosa outpitched reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb, Shawn Green homered and drove in three runs, and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 Saturday night for their 13th straight victory at Chase Field.

Carpenter to undergo elbow surgery  —  Right-hander to have procedure performed next week  —  ST. LOUIS — An already difficult season for the Cardinals grew tougher on Saturday, when the team announced that right-hander Chris Carpenter will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow.

Marlins blow another late lead  —  MIAMI GARDENS — The Marlins let another late-game lead slip away, but this time their defense was the main culprit.  —  The San Diego Padres capitalized on two Florida errors in the ninth inning and rallied for a 7-6 win in 12 innings in front of 21,381 fans at Dolphin Stadium.

Notes: Hall's rehab ahead of schedule  —  Backup backstop expects to return to action in late May  —  ANAHEIM — Toby Hall's targeted return to action with the White Sox by the end of May from a torn right labrum could be classified as probable and moving upward prior to Saturday morning.

Cabrera, Hernandez lead O's past Tribe  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Daniel Cabrera pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Ramon Hernandez homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles breezed past the Cleveland Indians 8-2 Saturday night.  —  Hernandez hit a three-run homer …

Yanks, Red Sox may open '08 in Asia  —  Rivals reportedly among clubs considered for series in Japan  —  NEW YORK — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, bitter rivals in the American League East, could be headed for an Opening Day showdown in the Far East.

Shopping for a hitter starts early  —  The July 31 non-waiver trading deadline is 86 days away, but Angels General Manager Bill Stoneman is already perusing the market for an early-bird special.  —  A hip injury that will sideline Garret Anderson for at least another month and a hand injury …

Mariners' Mateo wanted for questioning  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Julio Mateo was wanted for questioning Saturday in a domestic dispute that left his wife needing stitches to her mouth, police said.  —  Mariners spokesman Tim Hevly said he was unsure of Mateo's whereabouts …

Bill James: Say hello to CC...this year's AG?  The secret of the Sox's success...  DIGG DEL.ICIO.US SUBSCRIBE TO RSS FEED  —  Last year, lots of time was spent discussing Alex Gonzalez's defense...and indeed, in the several decades I've been watching Red Sox baseball, I'd never seen a shortstop …

Cedeno out as Guzman arrives  —  When the Cubs activate Angel Guzman for Sunday's game, infielder Ronny Cedeno will be sent to Triple-A Iowa, meaning outfielder Felix Pie will stay for a while.  —  While the club made no official announcement, Cedeno was seen packing his bags after Saturday's win.