Guerrero needs two more RBI

Vladimir Guerrero needs two more RBI to join Troy Glaus as the only players in franchise history with three consecutive seasons of 100 or more RBI.

• Guerrero needs two more RBI

Notes: Dream comes true for Gonzalez

Mike Gonzalez, acquired in the January trade that sent Adam LaRoche to Pittsburgh, spoke glowingly about the chance to play for a potential pennant winner and expressed that it's always been a dream for him to play for the Braves.

• Notes: Dream comes true for Gonzalez

Padres nix major deal

The Padres have at least temporarily tabled a trade offer from Philadelphia that would have brought outfielder Aaron Rowand to the Padres for relief pitcher Scott Linebrink. -- San Diego Union-Tribune

• Padres nix major deal

Notes: Molina out for title triple crown

Should the Carolina Giants capture the Caribbean Series title, it would mark a triple crown of sorts for Yadier Molina. Molina was behind the plate in the fall when the Cardinals claimed the World Series title. And his Winter League Carolina club won the Puerto Rican trophy.

• Notes: Molina out for title triple crown

Bauer passes away at 84

Hank Bauer, a key component of seven New York Yankees World Series championship teams, died Friday after a long battle with cancer. He was 84.

• Bauer passes away at 84

LaRoche, Grabow avoid arbitration, agree with Pirates

First baseman Adam LaRoche avoided a salary arbitration hearing with his new club, agreeing Friday to a $3.2 million, one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• LaRoche, Grabow avoid arbitration, agree with Pirates

Giants write letter to fans about Bonds

Giants owner Peter Magowan sent a letter to about 27,000 season-ticket holders this week explaining why the club decided to re-sign free agent slugger Barry Bonds for another season.

• Giants write letter to fans about Bonds

White Sox give Erstad $1M, one-year deal

Outfielder Darin Erstad and the Chicago White Sox agreed Thursday on a $1 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2008.

• White Sox give Erstad $1M, one-year deal

Mets' Delgado accepts Clemente Award

When Carlos Delgado was growing up in Puerto Rico, he learned all about the legacy of Roberto Clemente and idolized the late Hall of Fame outfielder.

• Mets' Delgado accepts Clemente Award

Rainout makes Cards' rotation clearer

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa wanted to wait and see how Game 4 of the World Series played out before naming his starter for Game 5. Following Wednesday night's rainout, he's still waiting. But the pitching picture, unlike the weather, is starting to clear up.

• Rainout makes Cards' rotation clearer

Rogers draws Tigers even in Game 2

That odd-looking spot on Kenny Rogers on Sunday night? It was a zero. He's had it on his pitching line all postseason, and it's looking more unusual each time out.

• Rogers draws Tigers even in Game 2

Farrell to replace Wallace as Red Sox pitching coach

The Boston Red Sox hired John Farrell as their pitching coach Monday after the staff finished with the fifth worst ERA in the majors last season.

• Farrell to replace Wallace as Red Sox pitching coach

Rivera moved back a day

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will take an extra day of rest before testing his ailing pitching arm.
Rivera has been sidelined since Aug. 31 with a muscle strain near his right elbow. He threw Sunday at Camden Yards and was slated to throw again Tuesday, but that session was pushed back to Wednesday, manager Joe Torre said Monday.
Rivera has yet to throw off the mound in his effort to return to the New York bullpen.
The 36-year-old Rivera is 5-5 with 33 saves in 36 chances and a 1.

• Rivera moved back a day

Nats official: Soriano rejects $70M offer

Alfonso Soriano has rejected a $70 million, five-year contract offer from the
Washington Nationals, diminishing any chance the perennial All-Star will stay
with the club.

• Nats official: Soriano rejects $70M offer

Johan Santana shuts down ChiSox

Johan Santana held the White Sox offense to one run in seven innings Sunday in Minnesota's 7-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday, cutting Chicago's lead to one game in the AL wild-card race. The Venezuelan lefty wasn't his usual overpowering self on Sunday as he pitched with a blister and split nail on the middle finger of his left hand. He allowed six hits and struck out five, but got better as the game went on. After allowing at least one runner to reach in each of the first five innings, he retired the last nine hitters he faced to help the Twins take two of three in the weekend series.

• Johan Santana shuts down ChiSox