Hints dropped on Ortiz spot in order  —  In what has become a familiar scene this season, a frustrated David Ortiz returns to the dugout after a fruitless at-bat.  Big Papi went 0 for 5 and is hitting .195.  (Bill Greene/Globe Staff)  —  The Red Sox' offensive onslaught yesterday made David Oritz's struggles more glaring.

CUBS IN BRIEF: Kouzmanoff might be a fit for Cubs  —  SAN DIEGO — So far, Mike Fontenot, Bobby Scales and Ryan Freel haven't been the answers to covering third base for the Cubs in the significant absence of Aramis Ramirez.  —  But could the other guy who played third during the Cubs' series over the weekend be a solution?

Angels beat Dodgers 10-7 in Freeway finale  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Torii Hunter drove in three runs after a frightening collision with the center-field fence, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7 Sunday to win the rubber game of the Freeway Series.

Boo who?  Many at fault for A-Rod's sad Texas Rangers days  —  Heads up, all you haters: The self-proclaimed “happiest .200 hitter in baseball” is back for three days in Arlington, a place that must inspire mixed emotions in Alex Rodriguez, if not his former fan base.

Morneau's slam powers Twins to sweep of Brewers  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Morneau hit a grand slam, Scott Baker pitched into the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers with a 6-3 victory Sunday night.

Yankees' Bruney pitching with discomfort  —  NEW YORK - Brian Bruney knows what the tests say and he knows what the doctors say.  He also knows his right arm still hurts.  At this point, though, with no clear diagnosis of a medical malady, Bruney has decided to pitch through the pain.

Look Ahead: ChiSox moving on after Peavy, but in which direction?  —  CHICAGO — The White Sox were telling people over the weekend that they've now moved past Jake Peavy and on to Plan B.  —  They weren't saying what Plan B is.  —  It's hard to believe it could be anywhere near as dramatic as the near-trade for Peavy.

Cubs' Milton Bradley feels targeted by umpires  —  Strike zone expanded, OF says  —  SAN DIEGO — Is Milton Bradley paying the price for his April 16 run-in with umpire Larry Vanover?  —  Bradley believes his strike zone is being widened, forcing him to chase pitches he normally doesn't swing at or risk being called out on strikes.

Prospectus Q and A: Andrew Friedman by David Laurila  —  Andrew Friedman … David Laurila: You did an interview with Baseball Prospectus in May 2006, not long after assuming your current position.  What do you know now that you didn't know then?  —  Andrew Friedman: I feel …

Red Sox 12, Mets 5: Bring on the Nats  —  After 12 days on the road, the Mets flew back to New York on Sunday evening, with their 5-5 trip either successful or underwhelming depending when it's viewed.  —  Considering the Mets won the first three games in San Francisco, it's certainly a disappointment.