Zambrano ‘retires’ after dismal 10-4 loss  —  Cubs ‘respect his wishes’ after he gives up 5 homers to Braves  —  Carlos Zambrano looks to first base vs. the Braves.  —  ATLANTA — Carlos Zambrano cleaned out his locker and told friends he was retiring Friday night after serving up five home runs …

Wells, Angels continue set in Toronto against Blue Jays  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - Back in familiar surroundings for the first time since taking his talent to the Golden State, Vernon Wells returned to Toronto on Friday along with the LA Angels of Anaheim and today …

Reddick's Homer Caps Rally as Red Sox Top M's 6-4  —  SEATTLE (AP) — The final estimate shown on the video board said Josh Reddick's go-ahead homer went 393 feet.  —  Try convincing the patrons enjoying a meal in the cafe wedged in the second deck of right field that Reddick's home run only traveled that far.

Rays hit 5 solo HRs off Sabathia, beat Yanks 5-1  —  NEW YORK — Johnny Damon, Casey Kotchman and Kelly Shoppach all connected in the third inning for three of Tampa Bay's five solo home runs against CC Sabathia, and David Price again came out on top in a matchup of these elite lefties …

The Mets' Beacon of Hope  —  TRENTON, N.J.—The field was cloaked in darkness, with the lights long since turned off.  But outside Waterfront Park, a minor-league outpost on the banks of the Delaware River, two dozen fans lurked.  —  They waited with pens and baseballs and cards in hand.

Angry Aramis Ramirez fires back at Todd Hollandsworth  —  ATLANTA — Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez took exception to former teammate Todd Hollandsworth calling him out publicly Friday for lack of ­effort and for failing to be a positive influence on younger players, and he took his own shot in response.

Wilson Helps Rangers Beat Athletics 9-1  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Wilson stopped a mini-slide with his first career victory in Oakland, and it didn't change a thing.  —  He still hates playing here.  —  Wilson pitched six effective innings to earn his first win in a month …

Mets lose; Pelfrey says he didn't like team's chances this season  —  Mets on Twitter  —  PHOENIX — Mike Pelfrey swallowed a dose of truth serum yesterday and admitted he never gave the Mets much of a chance in 2011.  —  The beleaguered right-hander, speaking about his struggles …

Livan Hernandez leads Nationals over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA - Livan Hernandez had a feeling in batting practice that he would do some damage at the plate.  Oh, by the way, he did just fine on the mound, too.  —  Hernandez pitched 6 2-3 strong innings and drove in two runs with a pair of singles …

Cashman: ‘Smoke the objective pipe’  —  Reality potion?  —  Not strong enough.  —  When it comes to A.J. Burnett, Brian Cashman encourages everyone to “smoke the objective pipe.”  —  In the eyes of many, Burnett (8-9, 4.60 ERA) hasn't pitched well enough to keep his spot in the rotation.

Kemp's RBI hit in 10th lifts Dodgers over Astros  —  LOS ANGELES - Matt Kemp hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.  —  Casey Blake led off the 10th against David Carpenter (0-2) with a double inside first base …

Greinke Sharp as Brewers Top Pirates 7-2  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder hit back-to-back homers and Zack Greinke remained perfect at Miller Park to lift the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.