The Evolution of a Trade  —  KANSAS CITY - The way Nick Swisher is playing right now (7 for 13, with two homers and nine runs batted in) the Yankees' November deal for him looks like a steal.  They shipped infielder Wilson Betemit, a player they significantly overrated …

Phillies likely standing pat for now  —  ‘Nothing imminent’ in terms of adding hitter to bench  — Howard's bases-clearing double Watch … DENVER — The Phillies tried to convince Gary Sheffield that Philadelphia would be a great place to play in 2009.  —  Sheffield signed with the Mets instead.

Teixeira expected back for KC finale  —  Yankees first baseman only has tendinitis in left wrist  —  KANSAS CITY — Mark Teixeira celebrated his 29th birthday as a game-time scratch from the Yankees' lineup, but he expects to be back in the lineup on Sunday, a little older but with less discomfort.

Pedroia family receives death threats  —  Days after an article quoted 2007 Rookie of the Year Dustin Pedroia calling the city of Woodland “a dump,” the Pedroia family received a series of death threats.  —  On Friday at about 12:29 p.m., Sgt. Health Parson said Woodland Police responded …

Chulk takes Lewis' place on roster  —  Lefty starter admits to elbow pain, hopes it's not major  —  CLEVELAND — It was fairly obvious the Indians would need to bring in some assistance, in the form of veteran right-hander Vinnie Chulk, for their bullpen after Friday's marathon loss to the Blue Jays.

Phillies defeat Rox 8-4  —  Brett Myers schooled Jorge De La Rosa tonight at Coors Field.  —  The Phillies' veteran right-hander was far from perfect, giving up three homers to the Rockies, but he showed De La Rosa how to endure and ultimately thrive.  —  The result was an 8-4 Philadelphia victory …

Triunfel to have broken fibula examined  —  Mariners don't know yet how much time prospect will miss  —  OAKLAND — Mariners prospect Carlos Triunfel, who broke his left fibula while sliding into second base on Friday night in Montgomery, Ala., will be examined by Mariners medical director Ed Khalfayan in Seattle.

Hernandez, Mets hand Marlins first loss of season  —  MIAMI (AP) — Livan Hernandez found a way to beat the Florida Marlins: by throwing curves slower than the team bus.  —  Hernandez used his off-speed stuff to take a shutout into the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets hand the Marlins their first loss, 8-4 on Saturday night.

Tampa Bay Rays' James Shields to alter routine  —  BALTIMORE — RHP James Shields is going to try a few things differently today.  —  Confounded as much as anyone over his lack of success on the road compared with Tropicana Field, he's going to come to Camden Yards a half-hour earlier …

Padres sign reliever Gaudin  —  Right-hander given Minor League deal after Cubs release  —  SAN DIEGO — In yet another moved to potentially bolster their bullpen, the Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin to a Minor League contract, according to general manager Kevin Towers.