A-Rod won't allow Braden to bother him  —  Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, signs autographs for fans before Friday's game.  —  Braden, who took exception to A-Rod's crossing of the mound back to first base after a foul ball, hinted he was ready to escalate beyond trading insults.

Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis on 15-day DL because of shoulder injury  —  SEATTLE — The Los Angeles Angels put utility infielder Maicer Izturis on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of inflammation in his right shoulder.  —  The team recalled Kevin Frandsen …

Castro makes history as Cubs roll  —  CINCINNATI — Rookie Starlin Castro not only gave the Cubs a much-needed spark, he made history in his debut.  —  Called up from Double-A Tennessee earlier on Friday, Castro became the first player in Major League history to drive in six runs in his debut.

Los Angeles Dodgers activate Manny Ramirez  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Manny Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday after he missed 14 games because of a right calf strain.  —  The Dodgers were 6-8 while Ramirez was on the DL, and also lost the two other games in which he did not play.

Texas Rangers to bring back Derek Holland, place starter Matt Harrison on disabled list  —  Holland in, Harrison to DL for Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers will call up hard-throwing left-hander Derek Holland on Sunday and send starter Matt Harrison to the disabled list, manager Ron Washington said Saturday.

Jenkins close to retirement  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - Former Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins visited the club this afternoon at Chase Field.  Jenkins, who hasn't played since 2008, hasn't filed his retirement papers yet but admitted “the writing is on the wall.”

Purdue Boilermakers' JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore to return as seniors  —  Purdue's chance to compete for the 2011 national title improved on Saturday when JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore told coach Matt Painter they would return for their senior season.  —  Painter said in a text message they would return to school.

Cabrera, Tigers make it 10 straight against Tribe  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Miguel Cabrera wasn't exactly in his comfort zone as he batted with the bases loaded in a tie game and the wind swirling on a chilly, damp day.  —  The Detroit slugger delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning …

D-backs activate C. Jackson from DL  —  Outfielder Parra optioned to Triple-A Reno  —  Outfielder Conor Jackson was activated off the disabled list on Saturday by the Arizona D-backs, who cleared roster space by optioning outfielder Gerardo Parra to Triple-A Reno.

Jamie Moyer's incredible record-setting performance  —  Jamie Moyer has pitched himself into the record books and I suspect he's going to stay there for quite a long time.  —  Last night he became the oldest player in history to throw a complete-game shutout.  —  Rk Player Age Date Tm Opp Rslt IP H R ER BB SO HR Pit Str GSc

Pregame notes: Cano back in the lineup  —  Robinson Cano is back in the Yankees lineup.  —  After hitting in the cage this afternoon, Cano proved healthy enough to play and so he's taken Marcus Thames' spot as the Yankees designated hitter.  He'll bat in his usual No. 5 spot.

GONZALEZ POWERS BLUE JAYS PAST WHITE SOX IN 12TH INNING  —  CHICAGO — Alex Gonzalez hit the tiebreaking three-run homer in the 12th inning and John Buck went deep twice as the Toronto Blue Jays won their sixth straight, beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Friday night.

Moyer sets mark with two-hit shutout  —  At 47, oldest hurler to hold team scoreless in complete game  —  PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer looks like he might try to pitch forever.  —  Moyer threw a two-hit shutout Friday night in a 7-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.