For Dodgers, it's all about the wins and the grins  —  Dodgers pummel the Rockies, 14-2, completing a 6-0 homestand and extending win streak to eight games, and afterward, it's smiles all around.  —  It's a little too soon to start talking about magic numbers, not too soon to start talking about magic.

New York Mets designate Nelson Figueroa for assignment; call up Casey Fossum … NEW YORK — Talk about your all-time worst parting gifts.  —  Less than an hour after Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Mets said bon voyage to the pitcher who threw six solid innings for them.

Jorge Posada homers, Yanks split first series at stadium  —  NEW YORK — Pinch-hitter Jorge Posada's drive to right in the seventh inning was ruled a two-run homer by video replay, and the New York Yankees spoiled former teammate Carl Pavano's return with a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

Brad Wilkerson retires after eight-year career  —  PAWTUCKET — After an eight-year major-league career, outfielder Brad Wilkerson has retired, said Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson.  —  After Pawtucket's second game of the season, Wilkerson went into Johnson's office and told him that his time in baseball was done.

The Bullpen Gets Blown Up  —  After today's loss, Manny Acta came into the manager's interview room.  He was seething.  He sat down and said, “I think it's embarrassing.  I think it's unacceptable.  I think our fans have every right to be mad, like we are right now.  And it's not going to be tolerated.

Ozzie fires back at Swisher's shot  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nick Swisher spent one forgettable season on the South Side.  —  But that should have been plenty of time for the New York Yankees outfielder to figure out that taking any sort of slap at White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen …

Jones hurts hamstring  —  Outfielder: injury not serious but heÂ'll sit out Monday  —  BOSTON - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was removed from Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox with a tight right hamstring, an injury he said wasn't serious but will keep him out of Monday's series finale at least.

Pedro and Mulder ready to return  —  Veteran free agent pitchers remain on the market  —  Established starting pitcher, anyone?  —  The 2009 season is now almost two weeks old, and, for different reasons, former aces Mark Mulder and Pedro Martinez are still jobless.  —  For Mulder, it's injury.

Nats, Zimmerman agree to extension  —  Terms not disclosed; announcement could come Monday  —  WASHINGTON — Ryan Zimmerman will be with the Nationals for a while.  The third baseman agreed to a contract extension on Sunday, according to a high ranking team official.

Cody Ross stretches Marlins' win streak to 7 games  —  WASHINGTON — Cody Ross hit the tying homer in the eighth inning, then hit a three-run double in the ninth to give the Florida Marlins their seventh straight victory, 7-4 over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

Bard and Rivera optioned to Syracuse, Ledezma and Shell designated for assignment  —  Nationals to select Zimmermann and Wells & recall Mock and Bergmann tomorrow  —  Following today's game, the Washington Nationals optioned right-handed pitcher Saul Rivera and catcher Josh Bard to Syracuse …

Braves find offense, Vazquez shuts down Bucs  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Martin Prado and David Ross hit three-run homers to support Javier Vazquez's six shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves finally found their missing offense, beating Pittsburgh 11-1 on Sunday to end a five-game losing streak.

Glen Perkins pitches Twins to 3-1 victory over Angels  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Glen Perkins pitched through pain in the seventh and scattered four hits over eight innings, guiding the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory Sunday that completed a three-game sweep of the sputtering Los Angeles Angels.

Hold off on pitching change  —  Peavy and Padres like where they are now  —  The simplest thing for Jake Peavy and Padres general manager Kevin Towers would be for this surprising little start to continue through the trade deadline and perhaps the season.  If that should happen …