Dodgers left-hander Ted Lilly, a spectator in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Cubs, was ejected by home-plate umpire Tim Timmons for making a hand gesture.

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who is on the 15-day disabled list, because of an inflamed right shoulder, had a soft-toss hitting session on Saturday and swung the bat 30 times without any problems.

Left-hander Travis Wood will start for the Cubs against the Dodgers on Sunday in place of right-hander Matt Garza, who is battling the flu, manager Dale Sveum announced after Saturday's 5-1 loss.

Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee threw a successful bullpen session on Saturday morning, and said he expects to start in Philadelphia's game Wednesday against the Mets.

As expected, the Tigers activated Delmon Young on Friday from MLB's restricted list, where he had been placed last Saturday following his arrest and arraignment on aggravated harassment charges.

The Dodgers on Friday signed veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu, who was released last week by the Angels.

Carlos Marmol is out as the Cubs' closer. One day after Marmol entered with a 3-0 lead against the Reds and walked three of the five batters he faced in an eventual Cubs loss, manager Dale Sveum informed the erratic right-hander he would no longer get the ball in the ninth inning.

With the Astros in a rebuilding mode, GM Jeff Luhnow is well aware of the need to strike gold with the No. 1 overall pick, as well as later selections in the Draft.

Mariano Rivera has always been civilized and thoughtful en route to becoming the all-times saves leader and best relief pitcher ever born.

The A's placed outfielder Coco Crisp on the 15-day disabled list Friday morning with an inner-ear infection. They recalled outfielder Michael Taylor from Triple-A Sacramento to replace Crisp.

The Phillies' Joe Blanton and Blue Jays' Brandon Morrow on Thursday became just the fourth duo of pitchers to each throw a shutout on three hits or fewer with no walks on the same day.

It seems that the only thing certain about the top of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft is that there is no certainty. There is no clear-cut choice for the No. 1 overall pick this year, but Mark Appel and Byron Buxton are among the leading candidates.

As loved as the status quo is, there's another approach to the All-Star Game that could be taken, with borrowed inspiration from the Futures Game, already a part of the All-Star festivities. That contest, a Minor League showcase, pits U.S.-born players against those from other countries.

The fourth annual UMPS CARE Charities Online Auction, which raises money for children in need, began on Friday and will remain open until May 13 at 8 p.m. ET.

Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out. Here are the May 3 Mane Men of the Day.

Brandon Morrow recorded the second shutout of his career in Toronto's 5-0 victory over the Angels on Thursday night at Angel Stadium.

The greatest closer in baseball history stood at the center of the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium, his head bowed and his eyes welling with tears, and Mariano Rivera could not say if he will ever pitch from a Major League mound again.