Red Sox pitcher Smoltz goes 5 innings in latest rehab start in GreenvilleGREENVILLE, S.C. — John Smoltz had his longest and strongest outing of the season Sunday, working five innings in a rehab start for the Greenville Drive. Sick squad: John Maine pitches injury-plagued Mets to 3-2 victory over FloridaNEW YORK — John Maine shut down Florida again before becoming the latest Mets player sidelined by sickness or injury, and New York held off the Marlins 3-2 on Sunday to cap a highly successful month. Orlando Magic evaluating All-Star Jameer Nelson for possible return for NBA finalsORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando is evaluating All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson for a possible return to the Magic lineup for the NBA finals that begin Thursday night in Los Angeles. Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton out of lineup with recurring groin injuryARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics due to a recurring groin problem. Royals C Buck hospitalized with back injury, goes on DL; Pena called up from Triple-AKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City catcher John Buck is still in the hospital a day after he injured his lower back while preparing to bat against the Chicago White Sox. Indians catcher Martinez out with bruised left knee against YankeesCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday. Red Wings stick to lineup, hold out Datsyuk and Draper for Game 2DETROIT — Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is keeping his lineup the same for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals, meaning injured forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Kris Draper will again sit out against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pirates place Rule 5 pick reliever Veal on disabled list with a right groin strainPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed rookie left-handed reliever Donnie Veal on the 15-day disabled list due to a right groin strain. Autograph injury, big forehand help Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez reach French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — French Open quarterfinalist Fernando Gonzalez might owe some of his success to a rather unusual recent injury: He sprained his ankle during an autograph session. CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over IndiansCLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night. Datsyuk, Draper miss Cup opener, but Lidstrom, Ericsson return to help stifle PenguinsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Jonathan Ericsson couldn’t have come back at a better time for the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Indians catcher Victor Martinez fouls ball off left shin, leaves gameCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland’s game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee. Red Sox OF Rocco Baldelli leaves game with left knee injury after slamming into wallTORONTO — Boston Red Sox right fielder Rocco Baldelli has left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning after slamming into the wall and injuring his left knee. He was replaced by J.D. Drew. Diamondbacks place 1B Tracy on DL with strained oblique, call up Whitesell from RenoPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed first baseman Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique strain and recalled Josh Whitesell from Triple-A Reno to take his roster spot. Wounded Wings: Datsyuk and Draper still out, but Lidstrom and Ericsson return for Cup openerDETROIT — The good news for the Detroit Red Wings is they’re getting back defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and rookie Jonathan Ericsson for the Stanley Cup finals opener. Blackhawks start talks with Martin Havlat’s agentCHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon is wasting little time in trying to keep the team together after a strong run in the postseason. Brewers GM Melvin says they aren’t on trade market right now for 2nd baseman, starting pitcherMILWAUKEE — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said he’s not talking to any teams about trades, dispelling the notion that Milwaukee is looking for a second baseman or in the hunt for Padres starter Jake Peavy. Phillies right-hander Brett Myers will have hip surgery, could miss seasonPHILADELPHIA — Phillies right-hander Brett Myers will have hip surgery, and he could miss the rest of the season. A year older and wider, Crosby and Penguins set sights on Red Wings in Cup rematchDETROIT — Don’t be fooled by the scraggly semblance of a beard that strains to cover chunks of Sidney Crosby’s 21-year-old face. Catcher Jorge Posada comes off DL for YankeesCLEVELAND — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was activated from the 15-day disabled list and was in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians. SS Hanley Ramirez out of Florida Marlins’ starting lineup with groin injuryNEW YORK — Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is feeling better and could return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets. CF Carlos Beltran returns to New York Mets lineupNEW YORK — All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran is back in the New York Mets’ starting lineup after missing two games with a bone bruise below his right knee. With games at Costa Rica and vs Honduras, US faces difficult stretch in World Cup qualifyingNEW YORK — The United States is about to enter its most difficult stretch of qualifying as it tries for its sixth straight World Cup appearance. Mariners lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith sharp in 2nd rehab start at Triple-A TacomaTACOMA, Wash. — Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing. |