Prince Fielder would consider Cubs in free agency  —  Despite a rivalry with the Cubs that has at times seemed personal, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder said Tuesday he hasn't ruled out the Cubs as a possible destination if he reaches free agency this fall.

Scott Kazmir has another bad minor league start, may be finished as an Angel  —  Struggling left-hander gives up six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings for Salt Lake, pushing his ERA with triple-A team to 17.02, and Angels may have to release him — and eat $14.5 million on his contract.

Florida Marlins call up Jose Lopez, who will start at second base tonight  —  The Marlins made a few roster moves after the first game of today's double-header: RHP Elih Villanueva was optioned back to Class AAA New Orleans after allowing eight runs in three innings in an 8-1 loss.

Injuries to Derek Jeter, Russell Martin squeeze Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Joe Girardi knew Derek Jeter would lobby hard to avoid his first trip to the disabled list since 2003.  —  But the New York Yankees manager, remembering a similar situation last year with third baseman Alex Rodriguez …

Hanley sits out day game after night game  —  Star shortstop expected to play in twin-bill nightcap  —  PHILADELPHIA — On Wednesday morning, before Game 1 of a split doubleheader, Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was taking his regular round of batting practice.  The 27-year-old also fielded his share of grounders.

Einhorn Could Get Control Of New York Mets For $1  —  In three years hedge fund manager David Einhorn could gain control of the New York Mets for $1.  —  Last month Einhorn and the owners of the MLB team, Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, came to terms on a deal in which Einhorn would pay $200 million …

Phil Hughes could be pitching for New York Yankees by early July if rehab starts go smoothly  —  The injury-riddled Yankees' pitching staff could be getting a lift at the start of next month in the form of Phil Hughes.  —  Hughes, out since April 15 with inflammation in his shoulder …

Jhoulys Chacin stymies Padres as Rockies win 6-3  —  DENVER - Jhoulys Chacin scattered three hits over six sharp innings and Seth Smith hit a tiebreaking single as part of a five-run sixth, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Heyward activated from DL, ready to play  —  ATLANTA — Confident that his right shoulder will no longer be a problem, Jason Heyward returned to the Braves' lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Mets at Turner Field.  —  The Braves activated Heyward from the disabled list late Wednesday afternoon …

Gordon's journey leads him to Yankee Stadium  —  Brian Gordon's car ride from Allentown, Penn., to New York was surreal on Tuesday night.  So surreal.  There have been dozens of journeys in Gordon's career that, frankly, ended up being trips to nowhere.  So Tuesday's trip …

LaRoche out for season with torn labrum  —  WASHINGTON — Adam LaRoche resumed baseball activities this week after two weeks of completely shutting down.  Still in pain from a labrum tear in his left shoulder, LaRoche learned on Tuesday he will be shut down for the season after surgery Thursday.