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In this April 13, 2009, file photo, baseball fans hold up a sign in front of the Citi Field before the New York Mets' home-opening baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field in New York.

Manny Ramirez will report to Class AAA Sacramento on Saturday at Albuquerque, and then join the Oakland A's on May 30 in Minnesota, according to a schedule released by the team Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Farrell restrains Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie as he confronts Home Plate umpire Bill Miller on a strike out call during the ninth inning of a baseball game against Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto on Tuesday May 15 , 2012.

Zack Greinke overcame his road woes and ran his scoreless streak to 15 innings, Travis Ishikawa homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-0 Tuesday night for a split of the two-game series.

Ervin Santana took an extra moment to savor the standing ovation while he walked off the Angel Stadium field in the eighth inning.

The former Phillies pitcher should know as well anyone that flyballs have a way of carrying into the seats at Citizens Bank Park.

Shin-Soo Choo hit the go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

Clayton Kershaw outpitched Ian Kennedy after exchanging brushback pitches with his fellow ace, leading the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night without injured star Matt Kemp.

Brewers outfielder Corey Hart reacts after striking out during Milwaukee's 3-1 loss to the New York Mets in New York on Monday.

Standing atop the steps in the dugout waiting for his next at-bat, Troy Tulowitzki never saw the line drive coming off Colorado teammate Dexter Fowler's bat.

Seth Smith drove in two runs and scored once as the Oakland Athletics posted a 5-0 win over the LA Angels of Anaheim in the opener of a two-game set.

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitches to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Monday, May 14, 2012.

MAY 14: Robinson Cano #24 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrate after they both scored during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 14, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland.

As heard on 97.1 The Ticket - the Tigers jumped to an early lead scoring three runs in the first inning.

The St. Louis Cardinals kept Ryan Dempster's victory drought alive. Small consolation for a team plagued by sloppy play late and silenced late at the plate while losing their fourth in a row.

Luke Scott and Sean Rodriguez each drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-1, in the opener of a two-game set.

Atlanta Braves' Randall Degado is tagged out at second base by Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart as he tries to stretch a base hit in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 14, 2012, in Atlanta.

Philadelphia Phillies' Freddy Galvis bunts out to third against the Houston Astros in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 14, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Jose Reyes #7 of the Miami Marlins slides safely into second before the tag of Clint Barmes #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates MIAMI - Brad Lincoln pitched six innings to earn a victory in his first start of the season Monday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a streak of eight consecutive losses against the Marlins by winning 3-2. Lincoln , who had come ... (more)

Frank Francisco, the biggest culprit in the New York Mets' second bullpen meltdown in three games, could be losing his grip on the closer's role -- if he hasn't lost it already.