Hudson looking like a short-timer for slow-starting Padres  —  So far this season, things are awful for the Padres, who entered Friday night's game against Philadelphia with the majors' worst record.  —  But they may be even worse for veteran second baseman Orlando Hudson, who is hitting just .143 …

Spacious Safeco may help struggling hitters  —  SEATTLE — On first glance, Safeco Field might be the worst place for the struggling White Sox offense to play a three-game series.  —  But the spacious ballpark, commonly known as pitcher-friendly, just might be the cure for the White Sox woes.

Chavez Hits 2 HRs, Yanks Top Red Sox 6-2  —  BOSTON (AP) — Alex Rodriguez took over fifth place with his 631st career home run, Eric Chavez added two homers and the New York Yankees spoiled the Boston Red Sox 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park with a 6-2 win Friday.

MLB, union will deny Pujols-type deals in future  —  Major League Baseball and the Players Association have informed teams and agents that they will no longer approve personal-service deals and special “milestone” bonus clauses similar to those contained in Albert Pujols' contract with the Angels …

Blue Jays turn first triple play in 33 years  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have turned their first triple play in 33 years.  —  The Kansas City Royals had runners on first and second in the third inning Friday night when Eric Hosmer lined out to first baseman Adam Lind …

Angels beat Orioles, hand Matusz 12th loss in row  —  ANAHEIM, Calif.—Howie Kendrick had three hits and three RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 Friday night to end a three-game losing streak and hand Brian Matusz his 12th straight loss.

No charges filed against Cubs SS Castro in assault claim  —  CHICAGO (AP) - Cook County prosecutors have decided not to file charges against Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro for criminal sexual assault.  —  Spokeswoman Sally Daly tolds the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday that (http …

Willingham Has 3 RBIs in Twins' Win  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Josh Willingham extended his season-opening hitting streak to 14 games with a go-ahead three-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Friday night.  —  Willingham's hit in the seventh off Joel Peralta puts …

Some surprise names among the no-shows  —  The Red Sox welcomed back more than 200 former players, managers, and coaches to Fenway Park on Friday.  But also notable were those who did not attend.  —  Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs, and Curt Schilling were among the former stars who did not make an appearance …

Giants hold on to beat Mets 4-3 in 10 innings  —  NEW YORK—Hector Sanchez hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning off Frank Francisco, and the San Francisco Giants came back after blowing the lead in the ninth and just hung on to beat the New York Mets 4-3 Friday night.

Cuddyer Helps Rockies Beat Brewers 4-3  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Cuddyer hit a tiebreaking RBI single off closer John Axford in the ninth inning Friday night, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3.  —  Norichika Aoki hit an inside-the-park home run for Milwaukee …

Altuve bats second for first time with Lowrie in lineup  —  HOUSTON — Friday marked the first time this season that second baseman Jose Altuve batted second in the lineup while shortstop Jed Lowrie was also in the lineup.  Altuve hit in the No. 2 spot the first six games of the year …

Chris Perez willing to pay the price for his Tweets: Indians Insider  —  SEATTLE — A $750 fine is not going to take the Tweet out of Chris Perez.  —  The Tribe's closer says his Tweeting style isn't going to change and that he may appeal the fine imposed on him by Joe Garagiola Jr. …