West sent down after another struggle  —  Marlins score only one vs. D-backs night after being blanked  —  PHOENIX — With rookie Sean West, the Marlins know they're going to endure some growing pains.  —  They did on Saturday night.  —  The 23-year-old West gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings …

The Breaking Point.  —  Oh, how I long for the halcyon days when Nick Swartz was my greatest concern.  —  5...6...7...  When the Royals were mad at me instead of the other way around.  —  8...9...10...  Look, I could count all the stars in the sky and all the fish in the sea, and I still don't think I will have calmed down.

Mets sign Angel Berroa  —  The Mets have signed infielder Angel Berroa and assigned him to Buffalo.  —  Lefthander Arturo Lopez has been placed on the temporary inactive list.  —  Berroa hit .136 (3-for-22) with a double and one RBI in 21 games with the Yankees this season.

Broxton to miss All-Star Game  —  Dodgers closer out for weekend with toe injury  —  MILWAUKEE — Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton will miss the All-Star Game with discomfort in his right big toe, he said Saturday.  He will also not pitch in the team's final game before the All-Star break.

Cain hit by liner; All-Star status uncertain  —  Righty exits after taking comebacker near right elbow  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain left the Giants' game against the San Diego Padres on Saturday in the second inning after he was struck by a line drive.  —  With two outs in the second …

Quotes: Jeff Francoeur's Best Years Ahead of Him  —  Prior to today's game, Jeff Francoeur told reporters he hopes he can help out, and once guys like Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado get back, ‘hopefully we can make a run.’  —  He said, “If you look at it, 6.5 games is not that tough …

Dodgers can't let Roy Halladay get away  —  Some believe the right-hander, whom Toronto is willing to trade, would make the Dodgers a World Series winner.  —  Mannywood is nice.  Bleacher Beach is cool.  —  The World Series is better.  —  That's why we're here.  Now is the time.

Howard HR highlights Phillies' five-run 9th on Pirates  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako's single gave the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.  —  The Phillies, who have won eight of nine …

Smoltz shuts down Royals to earn first win with Red Sox  —  BOSTON (AP) — John Smoltz got his first win for Boston and Kevin Youkilis hit two home runs to lift the Red Sox over the Kansas City Royals 15-9 Saturday night.  —  GAME REPORT: Red Sox 15, Royals 9

Despite comeback, Rockies lose second straight to Braves  —  The joint was jumping, rally caps were in place and the spirit was willing.  —  But the Atlanta Braves refused to partake in the festivities.  —  They quashed a Rockies' comeback and hung on for a 4-3 victory Saturday night at Coors Field.

Braves' Gonzalez has elbow checked in Atlanta  —  Denver — Braves reliever Mike Gonzalez was diagnosed with tendinitis in his surgically repaired pitching elbow on Saturday after returning to Atlanta to have it examined.  —  Braves general manager Frank Wren said Gonzalez …

Yanks' pitching pounded, lose to Anaheim  —  ANAHEIM - The way things have been going for the Angels, Mike Scioscia could probably come out of retirement today and go 3-for-3 against the Yankees.  —  The Angels' manager watched his depleted team stage its second straight comeback victory …

Scouting the Futures Game  —  A look at 16 of the game's best prospects who'll be playing St. Louis  —  STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME Become an Insider Today  —  This year's Futures Game returns to the pre-2008 format, in which there's at least an attempt to get the best prospects …

Bruce fractures wrist, exits game  —  Right fielder's sliding catch attempt in first goes awry  —  NEW YORK — The image of Jay Bruce's right wrist bending backwards on the Citi Field turf was simply gruesome to watch.  —  The Reds' right fielder suffered a fractured wrist in the first inning on Saturday against the Mets.

Don't blame injuries for these Amazin' Mets problems  —  About all that's left now for Fred and Jeff Wilpon is to bring in Willie Nelson to perform his famous ballad, “Turn out the Lights, the Party's Over” to close out the Mets' season at Citi Field.  —  After that, the Mets' owners need …

Chamberlain frustrated and embarrassed  —  According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Joba Chamberlain's 10 decisions (7-3) through his first 29 career starts are the fewest in Major League history.  I'm not sure how to interpret that.  But there you go.  —  As to what counts, Joba has one victory since June 1 and a 5.05 ERA.