Marlins work to solve their Heath Bell problem  —  The Marlins signed Heath Bell to be their shutdown closer.  He hasn't lived up to those expectations yet.  (Getty Images)  —  SAN DIEGO — The Marlins were very well aware of the fact that Heath Bell was striking out fewer and fewer hitters …

Phillies lose to Nationals in 11  —  WASHINGTON — This was desperately billed as a rivalry here in the nation's capital.  Sign age around Nationals Park was changed to read “Natitude Park” as part of a marketing campaign designed to attract more home fans.  It was a success.

Without stepping on field, Lilly ejected  —  CHICAGO — Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly, a spectator in Saturday's game against the Cubs, was ejected by home-plate umpire Tim Timmons for complaining from the dugout about a called second strike on Bobby Abreu in the fifth inning.

Cody Ransom rallies Diamondbacks past Mets 5-4  —  NEW YORK—Cody Ransom hit a two-run homer and a go-ahead single in the eighth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-4 on Friday night, handing New York its fourth straight loss.  —  Paul Goldschmidt hit a tying …

Papelbon by The Book  —  WASHINGTON — In five of the Phillies' 14 losses, they have watched their opponent dance on the field in celebration.  Friday night's 4-3 defeat to the Nationals was just the latest way the Phillies have walked off losers.  And in all five games …

Berkman still not ready to play  —  Image  —  HOUSTON  • Injured Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman took his left leg for a test drive Friday evening and he discovered he wasn't ready to hit the open road yet.  —  When Berkman, on the disabled list with a strained left calf …

Davis propels Orioles past Red Sox in 13th … BOSTON — Chris Davis drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the top of the 13th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles outlasted the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Friday night.  —  Mark Reynolds, who hit his first homer of the season in the third …

Hinske's HR in 11th lifts Braves over Rockies … DENVER — Eric Hinske had four hits, including a tiebreaking two-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night.  —  After pinch-hitter Tyler Pastornicky singled to start the 11th …

Cueto Throws Complete Game, Reds Beat Pirates 6-1  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Johnny Cueto remained unbeaten, giving up seven hits in his first complete game of the season as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Friday night.  —  The right-hander struck out three without a walk to improve to 4-0 and lower his ERA to 1.32.

Peralta Homers in 9th to Lift Tigers Over ChiSox  —  DETROIT (AP) — Jhonny Peralta's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.  —  Chicago led 4-2 after Gordon Beckham's tiebreaking two-run shot in the seventh …

Morneau sits out another game  —  SEATTLE — Justin Morneau's name wasn't in the lineup for the Twins' series opener against the Mariners on Friday night, but it could be soon.  At this point, it's up to Morneau.  —  Morneau, who has been saddled with soreness in his left wrist, got good news on Wednesday in Minnesota.