Dontrelle is the answer  —  The Victor Zambrano news doesn't really strike a blow to the Mets.  It simply creates a void, and a silver lining: It underscores what they must do to carry out their impressive beginning.  —  Just as they thought last winter, the Mets will need another frontline starting pitcher …

Phillies run winning streak to eight  —  Burrell, Rowand go deep to support Lieber's effective outing  —  PHILADELPHIA — In a three-game series that featured 12 home runs, you have to figure Barry Bonds would hit one.  —  Did he ever.  —  "I was trying to get my lips off the floor," …

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)

Notes: Randa put on 15-day DL  —  Pirates recall Bautista from Triple-A to play third base  —  WASHINGTON — The Pirates placed third baseman Joe Randa on the 15-day disabled list Sunday retroactive to May 2 with a bone contusion of the right foot.  Infielder/outfielder Jose Bautista …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …