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.

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.

Twins reliever Neshek has partial tear in elbow  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Pat Neshek was bracing for bad news about his right elbow, and that's what he got.  —  The Minnesota Twins placed their right-handed setup man on the 15-day disabled list Friday, after an MRI test revealed an acute partial tear …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.