Matt Kemp leaves game after apparently aggravating hamstring  —  The center fielder, who strained his left hamstring a week ago, appears to have aggravated the injury again Sunday.  Kemp will have an MRI exam Monday.  —  Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp grounds out in the third inning against the Rockies on Sunday afternoon.

Bases-loaded pass scores winning run for Tigers  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Sometimes the difference in a game happens when you don't swing.  The crucial moment of the Tigers' 3-1 victory Sunday came when Austin Jackson batted with the bases loaded in the sixth inning.  —  They were fortunate Jackson had the chance.

Indians designate Wheeler for assignment  —  BOSTON — Dan Wheeler received handshakes and well wishes as he headed for the exit to the visitors' clubhouse at Fenway Park on Sunday.  The veteran reliever had just pitched his way off the Indians' roster and into an uncertain future.

Wrigleyville rooftop club owners have been very good to Ald.  Tunney  —  Fans watch the game from the bleachers and rooftop seats at Wrigley Field Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Chicago.  John J. Kim~Sun-Times  —  A week before Ald.  Tom Tunney (44th) declared his opposition to new advertising signs …

Frank Francisco completely lost his composure  —  In the ninth inning of yesterday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins, Frank Francisco allowed three runs on two hits with one walk while not retiring a batter.  —  Upon being removed from the game, Francisco was ejected by home plate umpire Todd Tichenor for arguing balls and strikes.

Capital T Rhymes With P Stands For Pujols  —  There are so many things that are hard to see in sports, at least for me, at least in real time.  Balks.  * Hockey goals.  Key lead blocks.  And so on.  This is why replays matter so much ... I want to see what REALLY happened.

Mets Likely to Offer Wright a Long-Term Deal  —  MIAMI—The Mets waved goodbye to one franchise player last winter.  They are not about to lose another, at least not without making an aggressive push to re-sign him.  —  The team is quietly preparing to offer third baseman David Wright …

Hamilton doesn't homer, but Rangers rout Angels  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit his third career grand slam, Josh Hamilton drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-6 on Sunday night to hand Jered Weaver his first loss.

Pettitte's Testimony in Clemens' Trial to Stand : Judge  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte's wavering testimony that former teammate Roger Clemens told him he used performance-enhancing drugs should stand, the judge in Clemens' perjury trial ruled on Monday, handing a victory to prosecutors.

Royals left-hander Duffy to have MRI on elbow  —  CHICAGO — Left-hander Danny Duffy is scheduled for an MRI on Monday after he left the Kansas City Royals' 9-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox with elbow tightness.  —  Duffy faced three batters in the first inning and recorded two outs …

Former Dodgers bidder could take chance with Padres  —  Steven Cohen, the hedge-fund billionaire and runner-up in the bidding for the Dodgers, is thought to be one of at least five potential buyers cleared to review San Diego's confidential financial data.  —  Steve Cohen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.