Rizzo discusses ump confrontation with Torre  —  BALTIMORE — Mike Rizzo said he spoke to Major League Baseball's vice president of on-field operation Joe Torre on Friday about the incident that occurred between the Nationals and umpires after Thursday's game against the Mets.

Bill Buckner ‘excited’ for return  —  Bill Buckner said he's excited to work Friday's Chicago Cubs-Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, providing color commentary in the Cubs' booth.  —  “[I don't come back to Fenway] very often,” Buckner said.  “It'll be enjoyable, I'm excited about it.

Jays move Jesse Litsch to DL  —  Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jesse Litsch has landed on the 15-day disabled list.  —  The American League club announced just prior to Friday night's game against the Houston Astros that the right-handed pitcher is suffering from right shoulder impingement.

Long-toss debate shakes up MLB draft  —  Prep right-hander Dylan Bundy, perhaps the top talent in one of the most loaded Major League Baseball drafts in years, has informed several teams not to select him because of fears they'll try to change his throwing program, a source close to Bundy told Yahoo! Sports.

MLB probes Dodgers' Ethier for obscene gesture … LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball is looking into photographs that show Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier making an obscene gesture at a photographer before Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium.

Subway Series: Buffalo vs. Bronx  —  Justin Turner, right, who spent part of this season with the Class AAA Buffalo Bisons, got the game-winning hit for the Mets on Thursday.  —  But confidence only goes so far when the biggest professional rivalry he — along with about a third of the Mets …

Macho Man Randy Savage Dies In Car Accident  —  Macho Man Randy Savage — one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time — died today in a car accident in Seminole, Florida ... TMZ has learned.  —  TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack …

Interleague play's greatest problem  —  For many teams, the schedule is unfair and makes almost no sense  —  Well, it's that time again.  Take a deep breath.  Here's the magic word for the weekend:  —  Interleague.  —  Yes sir, Season No. 15 in the life of interleague play arrives this weekend.

Rangers better off without Lee long term  —  The Rangers know what is coming, or at least they should.  —  Their old friend Cliff Lee is winless in his past six starts for the Phillies, albeit with a 3.66 ERA.  Saturday night, against a Texas lineup that is still without injured outfielders Josh Hamilton …

Rays Designate Dan Johnson For Assignment  —  The Rays have designated Dan Johnson for assignment according to a team press release.  Rob Delaney was also optioned to Triple-A, and the moves free up roster spots for Justin Ruggiano and J.P. Howell.  —  Johnson, 31, hit just .115/.179/.167 in 84 plate appearances this year.

Mock 1.0: 2011 First-Year Player Draft  —  If ever there was a fool's errand, projecting the entire first round of the First-Year Player Draft more than two weeks before it takes place is it.  —  In the past, we've eased into it, starting off with the top 10 and working up to the full first round as the Draft neared.