Ellsbury back on the disabled list  —  Jacoby Ellsbury was seen by a thoracic specialist today who agreed with the diagnosis of four cracked ribs.  —  “I tried to play with some level of discomfort, knowing I wasn't 100 percent.  In doing so, it worsened my condition,” Ellsbury said.

New York Yankees put Curtis Granderson back in lineup, designate Randy Winn for assignment  —  Center fielder Curtis Granderson returned to the Yankees lineup Friday for the first time since May 1, having missed 24 games with a Grade 2 strain of the left groin.

Mets brass owe their fans another ace  —  When time comes to deal for Lee or Oswalt, Wilpons, Minaya must pull trigger … NEW YORK — Betrayed by their allegiances, battered by a franchise forever leading the league in broken hearts, Mets fans tiptoed into the 2010 season terrified of their pitching staff.

Phillies snap scoreless streak, squeak past Marlins  —  MIAMI (AP) — Ryan Howard (FSY) had two hits and scored Philadelphia's first run in 31 innings on a triple by Raul Ibanez (FSY), Chase Utley (FSY) drove in the go-ahead run and the Phillies snapped out of a dreadful slump to beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.

Cabrera thrives, Willis toils in loss to A's  —  DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis have known each other since their Minor League years in the Florida Marlins organization.  They worked their way up to become household names in the baseball world and have stayed close friends.

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Punto returns after missing four games  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Infielder Nick Punto started at third base in the Twins' series opener against the Rangers on Friday after missing four games with a sore finger.  —  Punto had injections in his left ring finger after injuring it while swinging the bat …

Umpire Joe West, Chicago White Sox's Ozzie Guillen, Mark Buehrle fined  —  NEW YORK — Umpire Joe West, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and pitcher Mark Buehrle were fined by Major League Baseball on Friday for their recent balk flap.  —  A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press there weren't any suspensions.

BLUE JAYS, ORIOLES SET TO BEGIN STRETCH OF DIVISIONAL GAMES  —  Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - Already 18 games out of first place in the American League East, the Baltimore Orioles can at least try to have some fun by shaking up the standings with 12 straight matchups against their division opponents.

Cain fans 9, allows 1 hit in CG shutout of D-backs  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Cain pitched a one-hitter to match a career best, giving up only a two-out double in the second to Mark Reynolds , and the San Francisco Giants sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their fifth straight defeat with a 5-0 victory Friday night.

SLOWEY, MAUER KEY TWINS' WIN OVER RANGERS  —  The Sports Network  —  Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Kevin Slowey was solid in 6 2/3 innings on the mound, helping the Minnesota Twins take a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers in the opener of a three-game series at Target Field.

Josh Bard to DL, Eliezer Alfonzo called up and Jack Hannahan designated for assignment  —  Turns out that calf injury for Josh Bard (photo right) was serious, since he's been put on the 15-day DL with a muscle pull.  That means the M's have brought up Eliezer Alfonzo (photo left) from Class AAA.

Tigers get Guillen back for A's series  —  DETROIT — Carlos Guillen is headed back to the Tigers, and heading to second base for the first time since 1999.  The Tigers activated Guillen from the 15-day disabled list Friday, paving the way for him to rejoin the starting lineup at second.

Post Game: Brewers 2, Mets 0  —  The Brewers (20-28) shutout the Mets (25-24) by the score of 2-0 tonight at Miller Park in Milwaukee.  —  For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.tv here.  —  The Least You Should Know:  — Johan Santana started for the Mets tonight …