For Marshall, it's back to the basics  —  Rookie lefty needs innings to build confidence, stamina  —  LOS ANGELES — The education of Sean Marshall continued Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, where the 23-year-old Cubs left-hander was seeking his second major-league victory.

Chat transcript: Cordero is still the Rangers' man  —  Evan Grant: Well, I'm here.  Barely.  Long game made for a long night.  I've got the Eggs Benedict heading up the room and prepared to answer all your wide-ranging questions.  But let me guess, you want to talk some Francisco Cordero, don't you?

Comments are not a hit with Kazmir  —  Tampa Bay lefthander Scott Kazmir didn't care for comments Curt Schilling made this week on WEEI radio, when Boston's ace said the reason the Red Sox and Devil Rays have had numerous bench-clearing incidents is because of Kazmir ''hitting multiple batters every time he threw against us.

Hernandez Puts on Show, But Phillies End the Act  —  PHILADELPHIA, April 19 — Joey Eischen always has a bit of a crazed look in his eye, as if he might as soon run through a wall as hold a polite conversation.  Mike Stanton is more laid-back, the veteran from Texas who has pitched …

Cox again has ace in hole  —  Hudson helps throw Mets off  —  When you're Bobby Cox, proud of all the Atlanta Braves have stood for these past 14 seasons and uncompromisingly loyal to the players who made it so, it doesn't get much better than this.  —  Before his Braves provided another reminder …

Under The Knife  —  Expert  —  I'm often introduced as a "baseball expert."  I always chuckle, because to me, the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.  Every discovery, every analysis, every set of data leads to new conclusions and often just as many questions as answers.

Zambrano looks clueless in defeat  —  NEW YORK — Welcome to Victor Zambrano's world, where winning streaks and early April optimism go to die.  —  Gone, in five miserable innings, was the Mets' perfect aura, the one that turned a midweek series with the Braves into a miniature October showdown.

Greinke takes step toward mound  —  For Zack Greinke, there's no schedule or projected return date.  Just hope.  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Zack Greinke is alone, something that seems to both comfort and frighten him.  The normally busy baseball facility has gone silent.

Q&A with Rangers' Kameron Loe  —  After posting a 9-6 record with a 3.42 ERA in 48 appearances (including eight starts) with Texas in 2005, 25-year-old right-hander Kameron Loe earned a spot in the Rangers rotation this season.  Loe, who features a fastball, heavy sinker, slurve and changeup …

Kaz gets second chance  —  Kaz Matsui's return to the Mets - and to their starting lineup - has arrived faster than the team anticipated.  Rookie replacement Anderson Hernandez was placed on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI yesterday revealed he has a bulging disk in his lower back.

Guzman Headed for Rehab Assignment  —  PHILADELPHIA, April 19 — Shortstop Cristian Guzman is recovering from his shoulder injury, and the Washington Nationals might send their former starter to extended spring training on a rehabilitation assignment this weekend.  —  "I feel much better," Guzman said.

Notes: Jones ready to be activated  —  Leyland to ease veteran closer into role  —  OAKLAND — All that's left for Todd Jones now is to wait.  —  After throwing about 23 pitches on Wednesday afternoon in his second simulated game, Jones' work was finished.

Pavano could throw batting practice Fri.  —  TAMPA, Fla. —New York Yankees starter Carl Pavano could throw batting practice Friday for the first time since he bruised his left buttocks last month.  —  He hasn't faced hitters since pitching one inning in a minor league spring training game on March 30.