Originally published May 10, 2010 at 9:36 PM | Page modified May 10, 2010 at 10:34 PM

Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey calls for boycott of 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix

The only Latino in the U.S. Senate called on Major League Baseball players to boycott the 2011 All- Star Game in Phoenix to protest Arizona's recently passed immigration law.

By Seattle Times news services

WASHINGTON — The only Latino in the U.S. Senate called on Major League Baseball players to boycott the 2011 All- Star Game in Phoenix to protest Arizona's recently passed immigration law.

Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, praised the Major League Baseball Players Association for its recent stand against the statute and urged players to consider a boycott until the law "is repealed or the game is moved to another location."

Rep. Jose Serrano, a New York Democrat, has similarly asked the players to boycott the 2011 event.

Notes

• The Detroit Tigers honored late broadcaster Ernie Harwell by raising a flag with his initials at Comerica Park.

The team paid tribute to Harwell on Monday night before playing the New York Yankees, its first home game since Harwell died last Tuesday from cancer. He was 92.

Detroit's uniforms include a circle patch with the initials "EH" on the right sleeve.

• Josh Beckett's next start is being pushed back two days to give him more time to work on his recent problems. The right-hander will start for Boston on Friday night in Detroit.

• Atlanta pitcher Jair Jurrjens has had a setback with his ailing left hamstring. Jurrjens, who is on the 15-day disabled list, says he was trying to sprint before Atlanta's game when he heard a pop in the hamstring. He'll stay with the team and get an MRI when the Braves return to Atlanta.

• Milwaukee left fielder Ryan Braun is day to day after injuring his left elbow when he was hit by a fastball by Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson.

• The New York Mets have placed backup catcher Henry Blanco on the bereavement list so he can be with his ailing mother in Venezuela.

• The Dodgers have placed RHP Charlie Haeger on the 15-day disabled list with plantar fasciitis.

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