Jeff Francoeur will still get at-bats against righty pitchers despite platoon with Fernando Martinez  —  Jose Reyes (c.) slides safely into second base on a double in the first inning Sunday.  Reyes finishes the day with two hits and two runs scored in a 6-5 loss to the Phillies in Philadelphia.

A mound of trouble now  —  NEW YORK — Josh Beckett has an interesting history with the Yankees.  He was the Most Valuable Player of the 2003 World Series when he was a 23-year-old Florida Marlin.  He clinched that Series with a five-hit shutout in Yankee Stadium.

Cubs penciled in to make first trip to Fenway in 2011  —  Series is tentatively scheduled for May 20-22  —  Last week we reported the Yankees will be playing at Wrigley Field next season in interleague play.  Now we have learned the 2011 schedule tentatively has the Cubs battling the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Nationals fall to Dodgers, 8-3, as Jason Marquis returns to mound  —  LOS ANGELES - The brief moments Jason Marquis spent on a major league mound this year consisted partly of mediocrity and mostly of abject disaster.  He pitched better Sunday, but only after another debacle and just because he could not have been worse.

A's Chavez mulling retirement  —  Eric Chavez is still at home with his family, contemplating his future as he tries to recover from two bulging disks in his neck.  —  The six-time Gold Glove third baseman, limited to playing as a designated hitter this season before it became clear …

Blue Jays' Morrow whiffs 17 Rays in one-hit victory  —  TORONTO — Brandon Morrow came a foot short of throwing just the second no-hitter in Toronto Blue Jays history.  —  Evan Longoria spoiled the right-hander's bid for the sixth no-no in the majors this season with a ground ball …

Keeping Score: High Strikes Would Speed Up the Game  —  Orel Hershiser is ready with his pitch, and it is a high, hard one.  Hershiser, the Los Angeles Dodgers ace turned ESPN analyst, said the flurry of proposals for shortening games missed the target.  —  “The one thing that would make …

Latos pitches Padres to 10-1 win over D-backs  —  PHOENIX—Mat Latos pitched six scoreless innings in a combined three-hitter, Jerry Hairston Jr. created havoc from the leadoff spot and the San Diego Padres beat Arizona 10-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep by the last-place Diamondbacks.

Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett scratched from start against Red Sox with back spasms  —  NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett has been scratched from his scheduled start tonight against the Red Sox with back spasms.  —  Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Burnett will be pushed back to pitch on Tuesday against the Rangers.

Wilson breaks hand in home accident  —  SEATTLE — Mariners shortstop Jack Wilson has a broken bone in his throwing hand and is headed for the 15-day disabled list.  —  Wilson slipped in his bathroom following Saturday night's loss to the Royals and broke his fall with his right hand.

Ross, Infante power Atlanta past San Francisco 6-3  —  ATLANTA—Derek Lowe pitched into the sixth inning before leaving with an injury and David Ross hit a two-run homer, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Sunday.  —  Lowe (11-9) was bothered by cramping in his right hamstring.