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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

Pelfrey doesn't balk at solving case of yips  —  BOSTON - Mike Pelfrey believes his yips, which resulted in a franchise-record-tying three balks his last start in San Francisco, will be gone when he opposes Josh Beckett Saturday.  Pelfrey said active and former players who had similar problems reached out to him this week.

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.

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.