Harry Kalas, Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster and NFL Films voice, dies at 73 in Washington … WASHINGTON — Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who punctuated innumerable home runs with his “Outta here!” call, died Monday after being found passed out in the broadcast booth …

Left hand holds Cantu out of lineup  —  First baseman listed as day-to-day as soreness remains  —  MIAMI — Hampered by a sore left hand that has not been getting any better, Marlins first baseman Jorge Cantu was out of the lineup for the series finale against the Mets on Sunday.

Alex Rodriguez resumes on-field drills for New York Yankees  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez has resumed drills on the baseball field five weeks after surgery on his right hip.  —  The New York Yankees third baseman hit 36 balls off a tee and took 42 swings during a soft-toss hitting session Monday.

Manny Ramirez would love second shot with Indians  —  PHOENIX — Manny Ramirez will be back in Los Angeles Monday to renew his love affair with the city, but before his career ends he hopes to be reunited with his first love: the Cleveland Indians.  —  “I would like to play for Cleveland one more time …

Andy LaRoche benched for home opener  —  Andy LaRoche, riding an 0-for-14 stretch at the plate, is out of the starting lineup again today.  Ramon Vazquez will start at third base for the home opener.  —  “We're going to give Andy every chance to work through this,” manager John Russell said.

Beckett fires and then it gets heated  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - Josh Beckett found himself in a difficult situation early into his workday yesterday afternoon.  —  The first inning wasn't complete, and a speedy baserunner, Chone Figgins, stood on second.  Beckett wanted to throw off Figgins's timing …

Joe Girardi: Expect Mark Teixeira out and Cody Ransom in when New York Yankees open series against Tampa Bay Rays … KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, first baseman Mark Teixeira probably won't be in the starting lineup while third baseman Cody Ransom probably will be.

Marlins' Ross not sweating slow start  —  Florida (5-1) at Atlanta (5-1), Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET  —  Cody Ross sums up his start to the season as frustrating, but he's not worried.  —  For the first time in his six-year career, Ross came into 2009 with a starting spot locked up after having a breakout '08 …

A-Rod takes first steps back onto field  —  Slugger works out at Yanks' Minor League complex Monday  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez cut a familiar presence as he moved between stations at the Yankees' Minor League complex on Monday, taking his first steps on a baseball field since having right hip surgery last month.

Another costly win for Cubs?  —  Bradley day-to-day with groin strain as Cubs return home 4-2  —  MILWAUKEE — When it rains it pours.  —  And that doesn't even count the Cubs' scheduled home opener, which looks more likely to get rained out today.  —  Already without All-Star catcher Geo Soto …

Ichiro Suzuki says he'll play with Seattle Mariners on Wednesday  —  SEATTLE — Ichiro Suzuki says he's returning to play on Wednesday.  —  Suzuki  —  The Mariners' All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder said Monday upon rejoining his team following a bleeding ulcer that he will be in Seattle's lineup …

Monday Dish: Yankees' Kennedy, Hughes Shine  —  The phone call reached the visiting clubhouse at Triple-A Buffalo on Monday morning, and the voice on the other end of the line sounded haggard and tired and soldiering through the day.  —  Which was to be expected following a trip from Allentown …