Albaladejo to DL with elbow injury  —  Yankees righty reliever will head to New York for MRI exam  —  DETROIT — Yankees right-hander Jonathan Albaladejo is headed to the 15-day disabled list after suffering an injury to his pitching elbow in Friday night's 6-5 loss to the Tigers.

Padres part ways with Edmonds  —  Eight-time Gold Glover released after sluggish start to season  —  SAN DIEGO — The Padres decided to sever ties with Jim Edmonds on Friday, releasing the 37-year-old, eight-time Gold Glove winner after he struggled offensively and defensively during the first month of the season.

Wise back, available to Mets in twin bill  —  New York (17-15) vs. Cincinnati (14-21), Sat., 1:10, 7:30 p.m. ET  —  NEW YORK — The diagnosis given to the media was “bruise.”  And that was the rub.  For more than a month, Mets reliever Matt Wise had been assigned to the disabled list.

A little news  —  MINNEAPOLIS - The Twins have to be upset by news of Pat Neshek going on the 15-day disabled list with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.  A terrific set-up man in the past, Neshek was 0-1 with ba 4.73 ERA this season in 15 appearances.

Toronto adds a pair of veterans  —  CLEVELAND — The pursuit lasted several years, but the Toronto Blue Jays finally got their men.  —  Veterans Kevin Mench and Brad Wilkerson joined the Blue Jays in Cleveland yesterday and were immediately put to work, inserted into the lineup for last night's game against the Indians.

Boomer a Bomber?  Fat chance  —  DETROIT - David Wells may want to pitch for the Yankees, but at this point, the Bombers don't appear to have much interest in bringing the aging lefthander back to the Bronx.  —  Wells, who turns 45 on May 20, is hoping to pitch a shortened season …

Florida Marlins working on $70 million deal with Hanley Ramirez  —  Lambasted for their major league-low $21 million payroll and perpetual trading of star players, the Marlins are finally keeping one in the fold.  —  Shortstop Hanley Ramirez told an acquaintance he has agreed to the framework of a six-year, $70 million extension.

Farnsworth's ban cut to one game  —  Following appeal, reliever misses Friday's contest in Detroit  —  DETROIT — Kyle Farnsworth had his suspension reduced from three games to one by Major League Baseball on Friday following an appeal by the Yankees reliever.

Redbirds let a win flutter away  —  MILWAUKEE — Conversations become whispers.  Confidence transforms into doubt.  And, of course, wins become losses.  —  The Cardinals' clubhouse Friday night had the funereal atmosphere of a team that no longer can see the end of its bullpen.

‘Idol’ finalist throws out first pitch  —  Missouri native Cook feted by hometown crowd before game  —  KANSAS CITY — David Cook, one of three finalists on “American Idol,” threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Royals' game against the Orioles on Friday night.

Lilly leads Cubs past Diamondbacks 3-1  —  CHICAGO (AP)—Instead of his glove and his temper, Ted Lilly got attention for his pitching and his bat.  —  After giving up a first-inning homer to Chris Young, Lilly regrouped and helped the Chicago Cubs beat Arizona 3-1 Friday in the teams …

Sexson slapped with six-game suspension; he'll appeal  —  The enforcement division of the Commissioner's Office came down hard on Seattle first baseman Richie Sexson Friday.  —  Sexson, who charged the mound Thursday night after feeling Texas' starter Kason Gabbard had thrown at his head …