Abundance of lefties may spark movement  —  DETROIT — Matt Thornton was part of a 2005 Mariners squad that featured Ron Villone, George Sherrill and Eddie Guardado as a rare quartet of southpaws in the bullpen.  Guardado didn't really count, according to Thornton, since he was the closer and out of the matchup mix.

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 …

Santana Finally Gets Win as Mets Beat Arizona  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Johan Santana won for the first time in 20 months, finally getting some run support from his teammates, and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak.

Orioles hammer Red Sox  —  Jason Hammel learned a valuable lesson the hard way last year.  Now, he's taken that knowledge and turned it into early-season success.  —  Hammel continued his strong start this season by going 6 2-3 solid innings and Mark Reynolds hit a 3-run homer …

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.

Gomez, Gonzalez to DL  —  Before their game against the Giants on Sunday, the Brewers will place outfielder Carlos Gomez (left hamstring) and shortstop Alex Gonzalez (right knee) on the 15-day disabled list.  They'll recall third baseman Taylor Green from Triple-A Nashville and will purchase shortstop Edwin Maysonet's contract.

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.

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 …

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 …