On a Sloppy Day, Nationals Mess Up  —  Costly Error Offsets Zimmerman's Shot: Padres 7, Nationals 3  —  Hours before game time, sandbags stacked three high blocked the tunnel between the home clubhouse and dugout at RFK Stadium, lest the flood start early.

A-Rod to Sox?  Deal could wake up 2 teams  —  Ozzie Guillen's support of Alex Rodriguez after his popup incident in Toronto makes it seem even more likely the White Sox will make a play to sign Rodriguez once he reaches free agency, if not before.  —  Given the growing desperation of the two teams …

Tigers release Jose Mesa, Rodney to be activated Tuesday  —  CLEVELAND — The Tigers admitted today that the signing of Jose Mesa didn't work out.  They released Mesa after their 9-2 win over Cleveland, to make way for Fernando Rodney to be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday in Texas.

Uggla on pace to shatter Marlins record for doubles  —  · Second baseman Dan Uggla added two more doubles to his team-leading total Sunday and trails Phillies counterpart Chase Utley by one for tops in the National League.  —  Uggla is 10 for 26 (.385) during the first seven games …

Notes: Beltran's return imminent  —  Center fielder expects to return on Tuesday vs. Phillies  —  NEW YORK — Finally, there's light at the end of the tunnel.  —  Injured center fielder Carlos Beltran said he is certain he will play on Tuesday, despite not feeling sharp as late as Sunday morning.

Notes from Sunday's games  —  DETROIT: Manager Jim Leyland said it was a difficult decision to release 41-year-old Jose Mesa on Sunday despite the right-hander's 12.34 ERA in 16 games.  "I'm not sure I gave him a fair chance to get settled in," Leyland said. ...

Donovan has second thoughts about Magic job … Billy Donovan informed the Magic and the University of Florida over the weekend that he had second thoughts about agreeing to be Orlando's head coach, but it's unclear if the NBA team will let him go.  —  Orlando has a signed contract from Donovan …

Lane sent to Triple-A; Burke recalled  —  Outfielder frustrated but looking forward to more playing time  —  HOUSTON — Jason Lane wasn't terribly shocked when he was called into manager Phil Garner's office following the Astros' loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Rays to target offensive depth in draft … ST. PETERSBURG - The Devil Rays are expected to make Vanderbilt LHP David Price the first pick of Thursday's draft.  But once they get to their second selection, 64 picks and an estimated four hours of ESPN2 babbling later, they will be looking beyond the mound.

Marlins' Johnson has solid rehab start  —  JUPITER — Count Marlins General Manager Larry Beinfest among those impressed by Josh Johnson's rehabilitation start for the Class A Jupiter Hammerheads on Sunday.  —  "I thought he looked very good - a lot of strikes, six hits and I think half …

Davis pitches Diamondbacks past Mets  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Doug Davis allowed a run and six hits in 7 2-3 innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks won for the ninth time in 10 games, beating the New York Mets 4-1 on Sunday.  —  The Diamondbacks concluded a successful six-game road trip through Philadelphia …

Ethier's HR lifts Dodgers over Bucs 5-4  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — As Brad Penny headed to the Dodgers' clubhouse trailing for one of the few times this season, he told manager Grady Little not to worry — a comeback was about to happen.  Penny's prediction was much better than his pitching.