Disagreement with Jays manager earns radio announcer the weekend off  —  • Mike Wilner, who covers the Toronto Blue Jays for the team's flagship radio station, has been taken off the job for the weekend series with the New York Yankees following a confrontation Wednesday with Jays manager Cito Gaston.

Cubs' Zambrano loses 3-1 in comeback  —  Starter looks sharp after 1st inning but offense can't do much against Astros  —  In his first game since returning to the rotation from a stint as a reliever, Carlos Zambrano talks with catcher Geovany Soto after giving up a double to Houston's Carlos Lee in the first inning.

In Samuel's debut, O's stung by Red Sox  —  Tillman roughed up early as losing streak reaches nine  —  BALTIMORE — Friday was supposed to signal the start of a new season at Camden Yards, a fundamentally sound Orioles team that played with enthusiasm and aggression, two attributes interim …

New York Mets designate Gary Matthews, place Luis Castillo on DL  —  NEW YORK — The Mets dumped outfielder Gary Matthews Jr., placed second baseman Luis Castillo on the disabled list and had outfielder Carlos Beltran participate in an extended spring training game for the first time on Friday.

Sox suffer complete collapse in 10-1 setback  —  Danks, relievers can't stop Indians and offense surprisingly can't solve Masterson  —  White Sox starter John Danks delivers a pitch against the Indians during the third inning.  (Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press / June 4, 2010)

Rookie Smoak, Hamilton power Rangers' rally past Rays 9-6  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rookie Justin Smoak (FSY) homered and had a career-high three hits, Josh Hamilton (FSY) had a homer and two doubles, and the Texas Rangers rallied from an early four-run deficit for a 9-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Ollie to DL?  Blanco's disc herniated  —  Teammates believe Oliver Perez will head to the DL, not the minors Saturday when the Mets activated Jon Niese for a start against the Florida Marlins.  —  The Mets plan to wait until Saturday to announce a roster move to make room for Jon Niese's activation from the disabled list.

Draft Preview: Yankees sticking with plan  —  New York will take best player available with 32nd pick  —  NEW YORK — One of the themes the Yankees have stuck by in recent years has been their emphasis on replenishing the farm system, knowing that those players can be promoted to the big league level …

Royals pleased with Yost  —  KANSAS CITY — Royals manager Ned Yost gets a positive rating so far from general manager Dayton Moore.  —  “I think he's done a terrific job,” Moore said.  “He's very focused and he intends on getting where this organization needs to be. ...

Halladay not perfect, but Phils still top Padres  —  Philadelphia, PA — Roy Halladay wasn't perfect, but the Phillies' ace still threw seven solid innings and was backed by Shane Victorino's productive night in a 3-2 win over the Padres.  —  Halladay (8-3), in his first start since retiring …

Tim Marchman>INSIDE BASEBALL  —  What are the causes — and the odds — of the Phillies' slump? … Watching the Philadelphia Phillies try to hit lately has been a bit like watching a champion heavyweight flail with a broken fist and two shut eyes.  They know what to do; they just can't do it.

Rangers' Beltre Incites Bench-Clearing Brawl After Walk-Off Home Run  —  When you hit a walk-off home run, it's usually best to celebrate after you cross home plate.  —  Unless, apparently, you are Rangers high Class A Bakersfield center fielder Engel Beltre.