Source: Ramirez, Marlins agree to $70 million deal … ORLANDO, Florida — The Florida Marlins and shortstop Hanley Ramírez agreed on a contract extension for six years and $70 million, according to a source who spoke with ESPNdeportes.com.  —  “It's a very convenient agreement for both parties …

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.

Notes: Headhunters no surprise to Yost  —  Manager says his focus remains on club  —  Ned Yost expressed no surprise that it only took a six-game losing streak for some people to start calling for his skin.  —  “It doesn't surprise me a bit,” the Milwaukee Brewers' manager …

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 …

Lamb lifts Twins past Red Sox 7-6 with 2-run single  —  MINNEAPOLIS—Struggling Mike Lamb lifted the Minnesota Twins past the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night with a two-run single in the ninth inning against Jonathan Papelbon, who blew his second consecutive save opportunity.

Updating Wieters  —  Matt Wieters homered twice tonight, drove in three runs and scored three more for Single-A Frederick, He has an eight-game hitting streak.  —  I still don't see him rising above Double-A Bowie this year, but the temptation to reward him with a September call-up will be awfully strong.

WILLIE . . . OR NOT  —  David Wright has heard all the criticism of Willie Randolph - and he's not happy about it.  There's no doubt that the pressure is on the Mets to win and Randolph is on the hot seat, but Wright said his manager does not deserve to be bashed.

Rockies win third straight game  —  SAN DIEGO — Potential became promise.  And promise has now evolved into consistent performance.  —  It's pretty simple: when Aaron Cook pitches, the Rockies expect to win.  It doesn't matter who they face or where they play.  Cook is their ace, a burden he couldn't handle last season.

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.

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.

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.

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.