Damon helps Mussina win third straight  —  Righty holds Mariners to one run behind outfielder's three hits  —  NEW YORK — Johnny Damon and Mike Mussina entered this season with something to prove.  So far, both Yankees veterans are satisfied with their progress.

Philadelphia's Utley named ‘Sharp Presents the National League Player of the Month’ for April  —  Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies has been named the ‘Sharp Presents the National League Player of the Month’ for April.  —  The left-handed hitting second baseman hit .360 (40-111) …

L.A. rips relievers in a rout  —  Two big innings cause Colorado's downfall in a tough loss at Coors Field.  —  Los Angeles starting pitcher Brad Penny was walking hitters, the slick glove of Blake DeWitt wasn't so slick, and a four-run lead nearly dissipated into the thin Colorado air.

Four errors cost A's, Blanton in opener  —  Righty goes seven solid innings, but takes the tough-luck loss  —  OAKLAND — Every year, it seems, the A's have one starting pitcher who can't seem to catch a break.  —  He's the guy who shatters bats, only to see the jam-shots land safely in the outfield.

Kazmir's First Start of '08 Comes at Fenway  —  The Tampa Bay Rays feel like the only thing that can postpone LHP Scott Kazmir's first start of the season is the weather this afternoon at Fenway Park.  —  The 24-year-old Kazmir, last's season's AL strikeout leader and the ace of a young Rays' staff …

Monroe, Bass lead Twins over Tigers 4-1  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Craig Monroe hit a two-run homer off Justin Verlander and Brian Bass picked up his first major league win in relief of injured starter Scott Baker, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.

Cubs demote LHP Hill after wild outing  —  ST. LOUIS (AP)—Chicago Cubs left-hander Rich Hill was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday less than a day after he walked four and recorded just two outs in a start against the St. Louis Cardinals.  —  Hill is 1- with a 4.12 ERA in five starts …

23-year vet Franco retires following stint in Mexico  —  MEXICO CITY — Julio Franco finally called it quits.  —  The oldest player to hit a home run in the majors announced his retirement from baseball after a 23-year career in the major leagues and stints in his native Dominican Republic, Korea, Japan and Mexico.

Mets still on fire against the Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX - Somehow, the Mets always find a way to get healthy in Arizona.  So what if their opponent has the best record in the majors?  —  Ryan Church and David Wright homered, and Jose Reyes for the second time this season fell a four-bagger shy …

Aniston, Wilson film at Dolphin Stadium  —  Scenes from ‘Marley & Me’ take place in stands, on field  —  MIAMI — An otherwise regular Major League baseball game will eventually make its way to Hollywood.  —  A backdrop to the Marlins beating the Padres, 6-4, on Friday night was the shooting …