Mariners dispatch Yankees to spoil Andy Pettitte's return … NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte made his much-anticipated return to the Yankees on Sunday, getting lavished with adoration while pitching into the seventh inning despite giving up a pair of two-run homers in New York's 6-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners.

Hamels Returns to Pitch Phillies Over Padres 3-2  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hamels was stellar on the mound in his return from a five-game suspension, working seven innings of one-run ball Sunday to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 3-2.

Six-run 7th powers streaking Red Sox  —  BOSTON (AP) - Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered during a six-run seventh inning and drove in five runs and the suddenly successful Boston Red Sox routed the Cleveland Indians 12-1 on Sunday.  —  Rookie Will Middlebrooks hit his fourth homer for the Red Sox …

Marlins' Stanton shocks Mets with walkoff slam  —  MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-out grand slam to cap a ninth-inning rally by the Miami Marlins , who beat an angry Frank Francisco and the New York Mets 8-4 Sunday.  —  The walk-off victory was the second in the three-game series for the Marlins …

Johnson, Zobrist Homer as Rays Beat Orioles 9-8  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Elliot Johnson and Ben Zobrist homered, Carlos Pena ended an extended slump with two doubles and two RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-8 Sunday and avert a three-game sweep.

Five Dodgers greet surprised fans at gates  —  LOS ANGELES — On Sunday morning, the first thing fans walking into Dodger Stadium did was a double take.  —  Stationed at entrances throughout the ballpark when the gates opened at 11:15 a.m. PT were five Dodgers players, waiting to greet the fans, chat with them and sign autographs.

Brewers' Owner Invests in Team That Built Team  —  Mark Attanasio is an investor, and his intuition has served him well in business and as the owner of the Milwaukee Brewers.  His asset-management firm is growing, and although his baseball team is not winning — for now — it is stable.

Why are Red Sox pitchers struggling?  —  Just what has caused this terrible starting pitching by the Red Sox?  —  The pitchers?  The catchers?  The pitching coaches?  —  All of the above?  —  CONTINUE READING BELOW  —  It's more than a local story.

Dwight Gooden, Rusty Staub, Howie Rose and Evan Roberts named judges for Banner Day on Sunday, May 27 at Citi Field  —  Banner Day participants to check in at Bullpen Plaza; Registration begins at 10 a.m., space is limited; Tickets for Banner Day are on sale now at Mets.com

Axford reflects on his famous note  —  MILWAUKEE — Brewers closer John Axford had only a few moments to stew over the end of his long saves streak before life snapped things back into focus.  —  Clubhouse manager Tony Migliaccio was waiting for Axford when the upset right-hander retreated …