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PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Brenden Morrow hasn't even been in Pittsburgh for a month. At the rate he is going, the veteran forward should soon feel free to run for mayor. Morrow scored two goals for the second straight game and dropped Montreal's P.K.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Travis Hafner's big hit didn't surprise CC Sabathia. Not one bit.

TORONTO - Yet another loss by the Toronto Blue Jays has their manager disappointed and at a loss for excuses.

DENVER - When Colorado Rockies pitcher Jon Garland isn't throwing heaters, he will be huddled next to one in the dugout. That's his plan Thursday — work fast and get off the field and into the warmth even faster.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Two days after watching Erik Bedard fail to get out of the first inning, Houston manager Bo Porter had another quick hook for pitcher Bud Norris. So much for giving the Astros' taxed bullpen a break.

TORONTO, Cananda - The bright red Toronto Raptors sign that rings the inside of the Air sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Centre was green for one night Wednesday. The words read: "Tonight, we are all Boston fans.

MINNEAPOLIS - The way the Los Angeles Angels have begun this season, an unexpected break in the schedule might not be so bad.

OAKLAND, Calif. - While his former team is struggling through the rebuilding process, Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie is relishing life on the West Coast. It also helps to play for the club with the best record in the AL.

CINCINNATI - The Phillies' struggles to hit brought them to a new low — two losses in one day.

CINCINNATI - Quite a turnaround for the Reds, who went from dropping five in a row to winning two games in one day. A little well-timed hitting will do that.