Pedro Martinez Waiting for That One Last Call for Help  —  If there were a classified section published for athletes, you might see a listing like this: … Martinez, 39, who last pitched for Philadelphia against the Yankees in the sixth game of the 2009 World Series, has never officially retired …

Yankees add Silva to pitching mix … The Yankees signed Carlos Silva to a minor-league deal, sources tell SI.com.  —  Silva joins a mix of veteran pitchers who will be options for the Yankees' rotation, their one area of question.  Silva, who was released by the Cubs after a rough spring …

Former Padre Gwynn wins suspended game in 11th  —  SAN DIEGO — Juan Uribe led off the 11th inning with a double and former Padre Tony Gwynn singled him home as the Dodgers outlasted San Diego, 4-2, in the Saturday resumption of Friday night's game suspended because of rain.  —  Uribe doubled off Ernesto Frieri.

Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, aiming for Tuesday return, has no problem with Bill Hall's hard slide  —  Hanley Ramirez said he has no issue with Bill Hall, whose hard slide Friday night injured Ramirez's left leg.  —  “I haven't see the replay yet but my opinion is he was trying to break up a double play.

Extension Candidate: Starlin Castro  —  While pitching will always be baseball's most precious commodity, young shortstops aren't far behind.  The Cubs have one of the very best in Starlin Castro, who didn't turn 21 until two weeks ago.  Since being called up last May …

Angels put Scott Kazmir on DL  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels placed struggling left-hander Scott Kazmir on the 15-day disabled list with tightness in his lower back following Friday's 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.  —  The move buys the Angels some time as they figure …

Sore shoulder sidelines Nats' LaRoche  —  NEW YORK — Nationals manager Jim Riggleman decided to give first baseman Adam LaRoche the day off Saturday against the Mets because of a sore left shoulder.  —  Riggleman put outfielder Michael Morse at first base, while Jerry Hairston Jr. got the start in left field.

Britton leads O's to Game 1 win over Rangers  —  BALTIMORE - Zach Britton walked off the mound to a standing ovation after a brilliant pitching performance that ended the Texas Rangers' run as the last unbeaten team in the majors.  —  Not long after that, Rangers manager Ron Washington heaped …

Mets manager Terry Collins already appears to be running out of time  —  NEW YORK — It's hard to know exactly what Terry Collins has gotten himself into, but you just have to redirect your baseball attention from the Bronx to Flushing for a few minutes to recognize that it isn't likely to be pleasant.

Manny  —  I am a Christian guy.  There are a lot of emotions going through my mind as I type this.  The most prevalent one is anger.  Here is what I would like to say?  —  How could you?  You coward!  You are a fake and a cheat and now you want to retire?  No way!  You get back out there and you take the pain.

Without Mike Stanton again, Florida Marlins will try to spoil Houston Astros home opener  —  No Mike Stanton again tonight.  Brett Hayes gets his first start behind the dish.  And the Marlins play another home opener.  —  This time, they're in Houston where the 1-5 Astros play their home opener at Minute Maid Park.

La Russa, others get a scare in the air  —  SAN FRANCISCO — A private plane carrying eight team members, including manager Tony La Russa and four players, made a forced landing at Spirit of St. Louis Airport on Thursday after the plane's cabin failed to pressurize.

Jake Peavy ineffective in rehab start  —  CHICAGO — An ineffective but healthy Jake Peavy lasted just 3 2/3 innings in his minor league rehab start with Double-A Birmingham.  —  In his first game action outside of Arizona, Peavy had planned on going five innings and throwing 75 pitches.

Manny retires, Rays rally past White Sox 9-7  —  CHICAGO—Dan Johnson hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run ninth, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for their first win of the season hours after Manny Ramirez retired, beating the Chicago White Sox 9-7 Friday night.

Ruiz slam helps Oswalt collect first ever win over Braves  —  ATLANTA — Scott Linebrink threw one fastball past Carlos Ruiz.  —  Ruiz was ready when the next pitch came in the same location.  —  Ruiz hit a pinch-hit grand slam and drove in five runs, and Roy Oswalt earned his first victory …