Notes: Perez to miss Sunday's start  —  Mets call up Pelfrey to take lefty's place in series finale in Philly  —  PHILADELPHIA — Perhaps Oliver Perez jumps too high when he makes his way to and from the mound as he avoids the foul line in a most conspicuous way.  Or, maybe it's just his turn to have a start postponed.

Penny's gem spoiled against Padres  —  Tomko yields two 12th-inning runs as LA falls two back  —  LOS ANGELES — Brett Tomko gave up two runs in the top of the 12th inning, putting the Padres up for good as they defeated the Dodgers, 3-1, on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.

Notes: Patterson heading to Canada  —  Frustrated Nats pitcher to have similiar treatment as A's Street  —  PITTSBURGH — A day after John Patterson completed his medical tour, four doctors came to the conclusion that the Nationals right-hander has nerve problems in his right elbow and biceps …

Life in a Cage: Baby Sleeps, Mom Cooks, Dad Bats  —  When Amber Willits is cooking dinner — crack! — or putting the baby to bed — crack! — or trying to get a little sleep herself — crack! — she has to wonder why she ever agreed to live in a batting cage.  —  "I may have thought that a few times," she acknowledged.

Ellsbury debuts with Red Sox  —  BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of first-round draft pick Jacoby Ellsbury from Triple-A Pawtucket and put him in the lineup for his major league debut in Saturday night's game against the Texas Rangers.  —  "This has been a lifelong dream …

Notes: Fuentes out as closer for now  —  Taveras out of lineup with quad pain; Fogg watch begins  —  HOUSTON — Brian Fuentes could hear Sunday if he's been chosen to his third straight All-Star Game, but he received less-positive news Saturday when Rockies manager Clint Hurdle told …

Yankees' frustrations boil over  —  Proctor takes out aggression on equipment as slide continues  —  NEW YORK — His temper already smoldering, Scott Proctor set off an inferno near the Yankee Stadium infield following Saturday's 7-0 loss to the A's, torching various items of his equipment in a smoky blaze.

Cleveland 8, Tampa Bay 6  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — C.C. Sabathia has a dozen reasons why he should start the All-Star game.  —  Cleveland's ace left-hander became the majors' first 12-game winner and Grady Sizemore drove in three runs to lead the Indians to an 8-6 win over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Saturday night.

A big burden for Cubs bullpen  —  The Cubs are playing roster roulette with a shortened 11-man pitching staff, trying to make it through until they trade outfielder Jacque Jones or bring Ryan Dempster off the disabled list after the All-Star break, whichever comes first.

Notes: Dye not frustrated, but not talking  —  Outfielder does not want to discuss contract situation  —  KANSAS CITY — The plan for the 2007 regular season involving Mark Buehrle, Jermaine Dye, Tadahito Iguchi and the White Sox seemed simple and straightforward in theory when laid out during Spring Training.

Gaudin, A's one-hit Yanks in Bronx  —  Bid for no-hitter lost in sixth inning; three homers lead offense  —  NEW YORK — On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the Bronx, the A's finally enjoyed a day on which everything came up roses, rainbows, chocolate waterslides and animal balloons.