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 …

CC serves up 5 HRs  —  Friday in the Bronx, 5 different Rays ripped a solo HR off CC Sabathia in his 8 IP.  —  In 347 career starts before Friday, Sabathia had never allowed more than 3 HRs.  The most he'd given up in his last 143 starts was 2 HRs.  He'd yielded just 8 HRs in his first 25 starts …

After brief return, Casilla heads back to DL  —  CLEVELAND — Alexi Casilla's return from the 15-day disabled list lasted all of one day.  The second baseman went right back on the DL Saturday, one night after he tweaked his previously strained right hamstring.

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.

Jeter Gives Batting Helmet, Gloves to Hall of Fame  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter donated to the Hall of Fame the batting helmet and batting gloves that he wore when he homered for his 3,000th hit.  —  Jeter made the presentation during a brief ceremony honoring him for becoming the 28th player …

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.

Diamondbacks Considering Lyle Overbay  —  The Diamondbacks lost first baseman Xavier Nady for four-to-six weeks with a broken hand last night, and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says (on Twitter) the team is considering signing Lyle Overbay.  Nady suffered the injury on a hit-by-pitch.

Lee placed on DL with fractured left wrist  —  MILWAUKEE — The trying two-plus weeks for the Pittsburgh Pirates continued Saturday when the team was forced to place newly acquired first baseman Derrek Lee on the 15-day disabled list prior to its game in Milwaukee against the Brewers.

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 …

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 …