Hughes stays solid as Ibanez, Yanks down M's  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Phil Hughes wins second straight start as Yankees roll … NEW YORK — Phil Hughes won consecutive starts for the first time this season, Raul Ibanez homered …

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.

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 …

Padres defeat Halladay, Phillies again  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Edinson Volquez pitched six effective innings, pinch-hitter Jesus Guzman drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Roy Halladay for the second time this season, 2-1 Saturday night.

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

Phelps to return to bullpen after rotation stint  —  NEW YORK — After two turns in the Yankees' rotation, David Phelps will return to the bullpen ahead of Andy Pettitte's return Sunday.  —  Phelps lasted a total of 8 2/3 innings in his two starts and allowed two runs on nine hits.

Game 34: Pregame notes  —  Happy Birthday to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, who turns 62 today.  Valentine, in his first season managing the Red Sox, ranks fourth among active MLB managers with 2,222 games and fifth in wins (1,131).  —  * The Red Sox made a roster move before the game …

Moustakas out of lineup with tight hamstring  —  CHICAGO — Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas wasn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox and left-hander Chris Sale.  —  Moustakas has been dealing with a tight hamstring since Wednesday, when he was scratched …

Frazier making most of opportunity this season  —  CINCINNATI — Reds rookie infielder/outfielder Todd Frazier certainly hasn't squandered his opportunity.  Frazier, who started in place of the struggling Scott Rolen at third base on Saturday, took a .364 average into the game vs. the Nationals.

David Wright lifts Mets at Miami with home run, 3 singles … MIAMI — David Wright homered and singled three times in his fourth consecutive multihit game Saturday, and R.A. Dickey earned his fifth victory by pitching six innings to help the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 9-3.