Posada rallies Yankees past Angels with early homer, late single  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge Posada hit a two-run single in the ninth inning off Brian Fuentes, and the New York Yankees rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-9 Friday night for their fourth straight win.

Theriot connects on first grand slam as Cubs clip Marlins  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Theriot hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs overcame Rich Harden's wildness to beat the Florida Marlins 8-6 on Friday.  —  Theriot, a slap-hitting shortstop, pulled Burke Badenhop's -1 pitch …

And then there were two: Daily News lays off Tony Jackson  —  On Thursday's KABC Dodger postgame broadcast, Josh Suchon reported that the Daily News had laid off Dodgers beat writer Tony Jackson.  (Many Dodger Thoughts readers have already been discussing the news.)

Doug Mientkiewicz never saw A-Rod use steroids in high school  —  As teammates in suburban Miami, the two hung out together.  The Dodgers utilityman scoffs at speculation the Yankees star was on steroids then.  —  Sidelined Dodgers utilityman Doug Mientkiewicz said that he …

Millar lifts Blue Jays over Orioles  —  Toronto first baseman drives in three runs against former team  —  TORONTO - Roy Halladay won his 10th straight decision against the Orioles and Kevin Millar drove in three runs against his former team, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-4 win Friday night.

Johnny Damon would like to return to New York Yankees next season  —  New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon, a free agent at the end of this season, said the chances are “slim” he will be asked to return to the Bronx next year.  —  Damon  —  Damon, 35, is in the final season of the four-year …

A's place Chavez on disabled list  —  Petit recalled from Triple-A to replace third baseman  —  The A's placed third baseman Eric Chavez on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 25 with a strained right forearm and recalled infielder Gregorio Petit from Triple-A Sacramento.

Mets consider placing Delgado on DL  —  Jerry Manuel said the Mets will have to seriously consider placing Carlos Delgado on the DL if the slugger isn't showing improvement with his balky right hip by Saturday.  Manuel said he wouldn't hesitate to use Delgado as a pinch-hitter Friday night …

Father of Mexican baseballer reported kidnapped  —  MEXICO CITY (AP) - The father of Mexican baseball player Oscar Robles has been kidnapped in an armed attack, says the attorney general's office for the state of Baja California.  —  A spokesman for the office said the incident took place …

Hampton's return to Atlanta bittersweet  —  Healthy in Houston after four injury-filled years with Braves  —  ATLANTA — Outside the Braves clubhouse, Mike Hampton is viewed by some as a fragile multi-millionaire who perfected the art of getting rich while establishing residence on the disabled list.

Prospect Hot Sheet: May 1  —  How about the South Carolina Gamecocks draft class of '08?  It's only the third Prospect Hot Sheet of the season, and already three members of that class have been represented.  Justin Smoak (No. 1 on this Hot Sheet), Reese Havens (No. 7 on last week's Hot Sheet) …

Flag poles installed at ballpark site  —  Fans can now see infield layout  —  Miami, FL - The Florida Marlins today installed flag poles on the site of the new Miami ballpark depicting the exact location of home plate and the bases.  The announcement was made by Marlins' Sr. Vice President of Stadium Development, Claude Delorme.

Garza flirts with no-hitter to beat Red Sox  —  Buzz up!  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—From the very start, the Tampa Bay Rays sensed it was going to be Matt Garza's night.  —  “It may sound strange, but I really do look forward to his first pitch of the game,” manager Joe Maddon said Thursday night …