MLB

	Marlins to host Mets in Puerto Rico in June The Florida Marlins will host the New York Mets for three games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico from June 28-30, the league announced today.
	Rockies closer Street likely to start season on DL Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street is likely to start the upcoming season on the disabled list due to a right shoulder injury.
	Cliff Lee dealt five-game suspension Major League Baseball handed down a five- game suspension and an undisclosed fine to Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee Wednesday.
	Mariners release P Petit The Seattle Mariners released right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit on Wednesday.
	Rangers manager Washington remorseful about cocaine use Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington released an apologetic statement Wednesday regarding his cocaine use during the 2009 season.
	Diamondbacks sign P Benson to minor league deal The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran pitcher Kris Benson to a minor league contract, the team announced Wednesday.
	Nationals release Dukes The Washington Nationals have released outfielder Elijah Dukes.
	Red Sox prospect Westmoreland has successful surgery Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland had successful brain surgery Tuesday.
	Yankees hire former Padres GM Towers Kevin Towers was named a special assignment scout for the New York Yankees Tuesday after spending the last 15 years as the general manager of the San Diego Padres.
	Dodgers' Wade out three months Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Cory Wade will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday and be sidelined for at least the next three months.