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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

ESPN's Steve Phillips apologizes to Lou Piniella  —  MILWAUKEE — ESPN analyst Steve Phillips sought out Lou Piniella in the clubhouse before Sunday's game to clarify his criticism of the manager's handling of outfielder Kosuke Fukudome.  —  Phillips told Piniella not to believe …

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.

Marketing Synergy  —  Baseball-Reference.Com page sponsorship often makes perfect sense.  An example: Matt Holliday's page is sponsored by MLBTradeRumors.  Other times, it makes, um, far less sense.  Here now, an investigation.  —  Getty Images  —  “MLB Trade Rumors?  What the?”

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.

SS Wilson credits luck with strong start  —  CINCINNATI — Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson won't take much credit for his strong performance to open to the season.  —  When asked what has helped him to a 7 for 22 (.318) start, Wilson quickly answered.  —  “Luck,” he said.  “I'm just trying to put the ball in play.

D-backs place Webb on 15-day DL  —  Move is retroactive to April 7; ace could miss one more start  —  PHOENIX — Brandon Webb still is not concerned about his right shoulder, but the D-backs ace is on the 15-day disabled list.  —  The team elected to put him on the DL, retroactive to April 7 …