Zambrano likely sidelined for season with torn tendon  —  Victor Zambrano's season was effectively ended on Saturday after he tore his flexor tendon in his right elbow after leaving the Mets' 6-5 win over the Braves.  —  Zambrano struck out Andruw Jones to record the first out of the second inning …

Mets closer Wagner blasts former Phillies teammates  —  PHILADELPHIA — Billy Wagner has come out firing more than fastballs at his former team.  —  Wagner closes for the Mets now instead of Philadelphia, but the opinionated lefty has thrown some gas on the rivalry between the two best teams in the NL East.

Rox wrap up 4-1 homestand  —  Cook yields two runs and six hits in eight-plus innings  —  Rockies starter Aaron Cook, above, delivers a pitch to Houston's Lance Berkman during the first inning on Sunday at Coors Field in Denver.  The Rockies won 5-3 to complete a 4-1 homestand.  (AP / David Zalubowski)

Sox sweep Orioles with win, 10-3  —  BOSTON - Jason Varitek hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 10-3 Sunday to tie a franchise record with their 11th consecutive win over the Orioles.  —  Lenny DiNardo pitched five sharp innings to earn his first career victory.

Notes: Matthews reinjures right quad  —  Teixeira's streak continues; Shouse visits with teammates  —  ARLINGTON — Center fielder and leadoff hitter Gary Matthews Jr. was forced out of the Texas Rangers' lineup Sunday after straining his tender right quadriceps again.

Erstad Likely to Go on the Disabled List  —  TORONTO — Darin Erstad suffered a setback after testing his injured right ankle Friday and probably will be put on the 15-day disabled list in the next few days.  There is also a chance the center fielder will need surgery to shave down two bone spurs …

Royals are far from a K.C. masterpiece  —  Royals general manager Allard Baird is a goner, and deservedly so.  But let's see who owner David Glass hires as the team's next GM.  Let's see if Glass continues to nickel-and-dime his baseball operation while receiving tens of millions in welfare payments from Major League Baseball.

Mariners outfielder frustrated by lack of playing time  —  SEATTLE — Frustrated by a lack of playing time, veteran outfielder Matt Lawton said Sunday he asked the Mariners to release him.  —  Lawton approached Seattle's front office late last month after having started just one game all season …

Fielder leaves game in Los Angeles  —  Brewers first baseman experiencing tightness in his groin  —  LOS ANGELES — Adding to the team's run of bad luck, Brewers first baseman, and reigning National League Rookie of the Month, Prince Fielder left Sunday's game at Dodger Stadium with tightness in his groin.

Barry was Barry, even in college  —  Editor's note: The following is adapted from Jeff Pearlman's new book, "Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Antihero," copyright (c) 2006 by Jeff Pearlman.  Excerpted by permission of HarperCollins.  All rights reserved.

Hendry not expecting to land power hitter  —  SAN DIEGO — The Cubs are searching for a right-handed hitter to help keep the team afloat until Derrek Lee returns but nothing appears imminent.  —  General manager Jim Hendry said teams usually aren't willing to trade productive players at this time of the season.