Nolasco sent down to Triple-A  —  Starter optioned to Minors after another rough start  —  MIAMI — A year ago, Ricky Nolasco established himself as one of the top right-handed starters in the National League.  —  Now, the 26-year-old is struggling to regain his lost form.

A-Rod, Yankees stage rally in ninth to defeat Lidge, Phillies  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez hit a tying homer off Brad Lidge in the ninth inning and Melky Cabrera capped the three-run rally with an RBI single, giving the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Trade winds blow early  —  While others start to kick things around just two months into the season, don't expect the Blue Jays to get involved  —  The New York Mets are trying to trade for a full-time first baseman to replace Carlos Delgado, and the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to replace Rickie Weeks.

Dodgers sign Ji-Mo Lee to Minor League contract  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have signed Korean right-hander pitcher Ji-Mo Lee, 22, to a minor league contract.  Assistant General Manager, Scouting Logan White made the announcement.

Hurdle enjoying trip back home  —  Colorado (16-25) at Detroit (24-16), 5:05 p.m. MT  —  DETROIT — Even after a late-night flight from Atlanta to Detroit on Thursday, Rockies manager Clint Hurdle was up early Friday morning.  —  Hurdle, a Michigan native, had to go out to see the sights in, yes, Detroit.

PHILLIES/YANKEES GAMES THIS WEEKEND CRITICAL TO HOME RUN THEORY  —  AccuWeather.com has done extensive research into whether the weather is playing a role in the number of home runs at the new Yankee Stadium.  We have determined that this weekend's games with the Phillies will help determine …

Cito rules the roost  —  He understands this second chance is a gift, Stephen Brunt says  —  T  —  here is irony aplenty here.  —  Then, especially at the bitter end, he was Cito Gaston, a passive, do-nothing, fill-out-the-lineup-card-and-hope-for- the-best manager who somehow, inexplicably, had won two World Series.

Almonte gets ‘old’ fast  —  Just like eight years ago, Danny Almonte's age is an issue again.  —  Only this time, Almonte is not accused of being a ringer like he was found to be on the Rolando Paulino All-Star team from the Bronx that played in the championship game of the 2001 Little League World Series.

Lohse allows just four hits as Cardinals blank Royals 5-0  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kyle Lohse threw eight innings of four-hit ball and the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Kansas City Royals 5-0 for the second straight time Saturday, giving the rotation its fifth straight dominant outing.

Gameday Live 43: Yankees vs. Phillies  —  Good afternoon Yankees enthusiasts!  Welcome to another another of Yankees baseball!  —  I'm Chris Mascaro, and I'll be bring you all of today's live game action, as the Yankees (24-18), third place in the AL East, take on the Phillies (23-17) …

In MacPhail's mind, O's on track  —  Despite some bumps in the road, club president is pleased with the organization's progress and is steadfastly sticking to his rebuilding plan  —  The Orioles' rebuilding program marches slowly on, and there is only one thing that is absolutely certain …

Cuddyer rides out cycle against Crew  —  Outfielder finishes off night full of firsts with historic feat  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer has always been known for his hustle — whether that means sliding hard to break up a double play or using every bit of speed he has to stretch a single into a double.

Game 43: Phillies at Yankees  —  YANKEES (24-18)  —  Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (4-1, 4.18).  —  TIME/TV: 4:10 p.m., FOX.  —  Notes: Last night's game moved the season past the quarter poll at Yankee Stadium this year, and here are some updated home-run figures, courtesy the Elias Sports Bureau:

Tampa Bay Rays place Scott Kazmir, Troy Percival on DL  —  UPDATE: The Rays are not putting a timetable on Kazmir's return, though it certainly sounds as if his absence will stretch beyond the initial 15-day DL period.  He said it has been bothering him since his start in Boston May 9.

Wang in bullpen; Bruney unavailable  —  Chien-Ming Wang, scheduled to start tonight in Pawtucket for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, instead was activated this afternoon and will be available to pitch out of the bullpen against the Phillies.  —  Jonathan Albaladejo was sent down to make room on the roster.