Sanchez Pounded by Red Sox in Royals' 11-5 Loss  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan Sanchez had ample opportunity to ponder his start Monday night, and the beleaguered Royals starter came to the conclusion that he didn't pitch that badly against the Boston Red Sox.

Wedge is patient as young club improves  —  SEATTLE — Eric Wedge wants to make one thing clear: The Major League Baseball season is 162 games.  —  And that doesn't change yearly.  —  “I know everybody gets frustrated, but we're what, 30 games in or whatever it is?” the Mariners manager said.

Hamels suspended five games  —  Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels learned Monday night that honesty is not always the best policy.  —  The lesson was delivered in the form of a fine and a five-game suspension from the commissioner's office after Hamels surprisingly admitted Sunday night …

Zambrano Tosses 3-Hitter as Marlins Top Astros 4-0  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Zambrano pitched a three-hitter for his first win of the season and Giancarlo Stanton extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run homer, leading the Miami Marlins to their seventh straight win with a 4- victory …

Weaver Goes 6 to Help Angels to 8-3 Win Over Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jered Weaver allowed three hits over six innings in his first start since no-hitting the Twins last week to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-3 victory over Minnesota on Monday night.

Bruce Has Three-Run Homer, Lifts Reds Over Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jay Bruce hit a three-run home run and Bronson Arroyo pitched solidly into the seventh inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.  —  Bruce's ninth home run capped …

Rockies rescind option on Jhoulys Chacin, place him on 15-day disabled list  —  DENVER - The Colorado Rockies announced today that the club has rescinded the option to right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to Triple-A Colorado Springs and placed Chacin on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

Braves Miss Opportunities, Fall to Cubs 5-1  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't around to see the final two innings from the dugout after being ejected in the seventh inning Monday night.  —  He wasn't sure after a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs why he got tossed …

Yankees closer Rivera can't set date for surgery  —  Mariano Rivera's visit with surgeons yesterday was expected to result in a date for surgery to repair a torn right ACL.  —  However, things didn't go as smoothly as expected for the Yankees closer.  —  “We ran into complications,” agent Fernando Cuza told The Post.

Valdespin's First Career Hit Leads Mets Over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordany Valdespin had a pinch-hit three-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning for his first major league hit, leading the New York Mets to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.

Lilly, Dodgers dispatch Giants in error-filled win … RECOMMEND  —  LOS ANGELES — New Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson stepped up to a microphone set behind home plate and shouted: “It's time for Dodger Baseball!”  —  The Dodgers didn't disappoint.  —  Ted Lilly outpitched Barry Zito …

Dozier makes Major League debut for Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Dozier made his Major League debut for the Twins on Monday night, batting second and playing shortstop against the Angels.  —  The 24-year-old hit .276 with a homer, four doubles and two stolen bases in 28 games with Triple …

10,000 days ago: Marge Schott becomes Reds owner  —  10,000 days ago, the Cincinnati Reds got a new owner: Marge Schott.  Her reign would prove to be one of the most controversial in the annals of recent American sports ownership.  —  As to the controversies around Schott (oh, wear to begin).

Rangers Beat Orioles 14-3 Behind Snyder's 6 RBIs  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Brandon Snyder homered and had a career-high six RBIs against his former team, and the Texas Rangers beat Baltimore 14-3 Monday night to end the Orioles' five-game winning streak.  —  Snyder, the Orioles' top draft choice in 2005 …