Notes: Burnett lands on DL again  —  Right-hander will have his right elbow examined Monday  —  TORONTO — Prior to Saturday's game, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons leaned back in his chair inside his office and offered a simple explanation for Toronto's quick roster decision.

Mets-Padres Preview  —  Pedro Martinez will try to start the season with four straight wins for the first time since 2000 when the New York Mets meet the San Diego Padres in the third of four games at Petco Park.  —  Six years ago, Martinez opened the season with five wins in a row while with the Boston Red Sox .

Brewers homer way into record book  —  Tie MLB records for homers in inning, against one pitcher  —  MILWAUKEE — Counting may not be one of the Milwaukee Brewers strong suits, but hitting the long ball sure was on Saturday.  —  The Brewers tied a Major League record by hitting five home runs …

Texas Rangers  —  Did Rangers discover themselves out West?  —  In My Opinion  —  ARLINGTON - Between catnaps, Buck Showalter stared out the window into the darkness during the Rangers' four-hour plane ride home from Seattle on Thursday night, searching for answers he knew he wouldn't find in the stars.

Helton placed on disabled list  —  First baseman continues to undergo tests at hospital  —  DENVER — The Rockies placed five-time All-Star Todd Helton on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday after three days of severe stomach discomfort.  —  "With respect for the privacy of himself and his family …

Cautious Rothschild keeps Wood out of rookie contest  —  ST. LOUIS — The last thing the Cubs needed Thursday in the wake of finding out that Derrek Lee's right wrist was broken was to hear that Kerry Wood couldn't pitch that day in a rookie game in Arizona because of muscle tightness.

Papelbon sporting new Mohawk  —  Red Sox closer's hot start results in a new hair style  —  TORONTO — A new meaning of the phrase "price of success" was on full display in the Red Sox's clubhouse Saturday morning, when closer Jonathan Papelbon walked through the room with a fresh Mohawk.

Nats-Braves game rained out  —  Ortiz unhappy about being losing turn in rotation  —  WASHINGTON — Saturday night's game between the Nationals and Braves was postponed because of rain and will be made up at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium on Sept. 18, at 7:05 p.m. ET.

On the Mound, Big Bodies Eat Up the Innings  —  When the Kansas City Royals announced in spring training that they were sending the promising starter Runelvys Hernandez home because he had gained too much weight, it raised a question: Can a pitcher be too big?  —  Hernandez, who just turned 28, is listed at 6 feet 1 and 250 pounds.

Nats Follow Lead of Soriano  —  After Delay, His 3 Homers Key Win: Nationals 7, Braves 3  —  All those patient patrons who waited out a 2-hour 18-minute rain delay last night at RFK Stadium were rewarded for their perseverance with a thrilling start to the Washington Nationals' six-game homestand.

Anna laughs last at Mets  —  Anna Benson was so nervous last night watching her husband Kris pitch against the Yankees at the Stadium that she put an impromptu interview on hold for half an inning.  All topics were taboo at first, including the Mets, the trade of her husband to Baltimore, her recent divorce filing and her followers.

Notes: Crosby banged up  —  Shortstop day-to-day with right triceps strain  —  OAKLAND — Shortstop Bobby Crosby was out of Saturday's lineup due to a strained right triceps, and chances are that he won't play on Sunday, either.  —  Crosby said that he first felt a twinge at the base of the muscle …

Angels' bullpen holds off A's  —  Offseason acquisition Weaver earns his first win of season  —  OAKLAND — Garrett Anderson took over the team lead in home runs on Saturday and it was a positive note in more ways than one.  —  Anderson hit his fourth home run on a cool and breezy afternoon …