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 …

Isringhausen taken out of closer role for time being  —  MILWAUKEE — Jason Isringhausen got his wish.  —  After blowing his fifth save Friday night — tying Milwaukee's Eric Gagne for most in the major leagues — in a 4-3 loss to the Brewers, the Cardinals' embattled reliever will no longer close games …

Blogging the Bombers: Kei Igawa is completely clueless  —  Who knew that Kei Igawa was Japanese for Esteban Loaiza?  —  I never thought I would meet a pitcher more delusional than Loaiza, who would routinely tell us after his starts how well he thought he pitched.

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 …

Talkin' Baseball, Steroids and “The Code” With Author Ross Bernstein  —  “The Code” in baseball is an interesting but seldom discussed aspect of the game.  Just this past week, both Richie Sexson and Joba Chamberlain have caused ripples in the game because of it.

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.

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.

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.

Games of the Day  —  The Mets play a split admission double header to make up for last night's rain out.  Those going out to game one get to see Johan Santana face Matt Belisle.  Belisle may be one of those pitchers with too much control.  He's given up 25 hits in 14 1/3 innings, but just two walks.

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 …