Gimme a U!  A Knee!  An S!  A Key!  —  So here's the deal: I had absolutely no intention of writing about the Kansas City Royals this weekend.  None.  I'm pretty sure everyone who would care knows exactly where I stand on the Royals.  —  They're in a death spiral.

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 …

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.

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 …

GARLAND HELPS D'BACKS REEL IN MARLINS  —  The Sports Network  —  Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Jon Garland tossed eight innings of one-run ball and Miguel Montero went 2-for-4 with a two-run double, as the Arizona Diamondbacks handled the Florida Marlins, 5-1, in the third test of a four- game series at Chase Field.

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 …

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 …

Dodgers' Broxton (toe) might skip All-Star game  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton likely will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot.  —  Dodgers manager Joe Torre says they noticed Broxton limping after giving up two runs …

Angels strike back to beat Yankees in Anaheim 10-6  —  ANAHEIM - Before Friday night's game, Joe Girardi expressed his frustration with the constant criticism aimed at Joba Chamberlain.  It's hard to imagine the manager felt the same way after watching the pitcher labor through yet another unwatchable outing.

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, where there's at least an attempt to get the best prospects in the minors together in one stadium for a showcase game.

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.

Morrow To Tacoma  —  Last night we were a little perplexed with Brandon Morrow's post game comments about not throwing the curve ball.  Today, Don Wakamatsu pointed to that comment as one of the reasons it was determined that it would to Morrow's benefit to get some starts in Tacoma.

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 …

NATIONALS POUND OUT 21 HITS TO ROUT ASTROS IN HOUSTON  —  The Sports Network  —  Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Josh Willingham hit two home runs, doubled and drove in four as the Nationals achieved season-bests in runs and hits en route to a 13-2 drubbing of the Astros at Minute Maid Park.