The mild- divulges mannered Garciaparra reasons calmly walked to first base each time, and later said he wasn' t in any pain " Do I get mad? I don' t get mad. I was not the only person to be involved in the incident " I take 100 percent responsibility for my actions I' m very glad to move on. Wells( 3- 4) went six innings, giving up 10 hits and four runs. After struggling to stay healthy during the end of his tenure with the Red Sox, he hit.

But when you play a game like this, it' s always great to come out on top " Hunter Pence and Carlos Lee hit home runs to account for the offense for Houston . Peavy said he didn' t think the ankle would keep him from making his next start . But it was needed Sunday, since he' s the Americans' best halfcourt player . Capers was fired, and Houston again had the first overall pick . Game notesMoehler started in place of RHP Sergio Mitre, who has been nursing a sore right big toe Mitre' s next start was pushed back to Sunday. Boston outfielder Wily Mo Pena, who had been scheduled for a hearing Friday, agreed with the Red Sox on a one- year contract worth$ 1, 875, 000.

He threw everything in but the kitchen sink there " Rogers( 3- 1) allowed five hits and five earned runs for his first defeat since last Oct . Cunningham often stays with Anthony when he' s in Denver on business . Unfortunately for the Rangers, their bats fell silent at a most inopportune time . We had guys posting up, guys getting hands on balls, taking chances and making things happen . He also had 75 tackles, 22 quarterback pressures, seven tackles for a loss and forced a team- high four fumbles. NFL Video Larry Johnson rushes for 108 yards and a TD but the Chiefs lose to the Dolphins in Week 16.

291 with 14 homers and 52 RBI since being sent to the minors June 4 . Sheffield called and talked to Jeter about the article after hearing about it from his assistant He said he couldn' t get in touch with Rodriguez . He is a five- time All- Star, won the 2000 NL batting title with a . And his reputation as a strong fielder will be tested in the cold, sunny and windy confines of Wrigley Field where the narrow right- field corner is as tricky as it gets . 30 in my book " In the nightcap, Tampa Bay trailed 5- 1 before Evan Longoria homered and pinch hitter Dioner Navarro singled in two runs off Jamie Walker( 1- 3) in a six- run eighth inning. He played only two games in the field and was used mostly as a designated hitter while helping South Korea to the World Baseball Classic finals.

But Sean White ended the inning by striking out Howie Kendrick with the potential tying runs at second and third . Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez shouted at Yankees reliever Brian Bruney in left field during batting practice and the two were separated by teammates . Burnett appeared far from ready to follow CC Sabathia and start Game 2 or 3 of the postseason next month . CHARLOTTE, N . The former Florida State standout was cut by the Arizona Cardinals just before the season despite being drafted in the third round and getting a$ 610, 000 signing bonus as part of a three- year$ 1 7 million contract.

Attanasio grew up in the Bronx and has been a lifelong baseball fan " It' s probably a labor of love " he said of his decision to buy the Brewers " But what' s better? I love the game of baseball, and it' s a new challenge for me " Attanasio has been a group managing director of the Trust Company of the West, a money management firm, since 1995 . The Angels scratched out lone runs in the first, third and fourth before getting five hits in a row off Penny in the sixth He did not retire a batter in the inning . Game notes Betemit left after his fourth- inning double with a strained right hamstring and will go on the 15- day disabled list . Boston manager Terry Francona said CF Jacoby Ellsbury, who left Thursday' s game with a sprained right wrist, could be back Tuesday .

I' m just trying to learn from them " Volstad is 0- 1 with a 3 24 ERA this spring He was 6- 4 with a 2 . are met, the answer to the question on the verdict form is yes " he said . He' s clearly, in my opinion, the greatest coach of all time " Kobe Bryant said after the Lakers' victory " So when you can lock him in, that' s always a great thing " Jackson and the team parted ways in June 2004, and he took a year off before signing a three- year$ 30 million contract- the richest deal for an NBA coach- on June 14, 2005 . Stoudamire In fact, ESPN has learned, the Raptors put together a trade package earlier this season that would have landed Stoudamire, but later withdrew it . Richardson spoke briefly to reporters after the Suns practiced on Monday " I just want to apologize to everybody- my teammates, my family, especially my fiancee " he said " It' s a tough time for me. The Colts( 7- 2) will assume the one- year contract Rice signed with Denver, which was worth$ 3 million but included a base salary of only$ 820, 000.

Favre' s age and apparent arm injury have turned him into the same sort of short- passing maestro Pennington has been throughout his career Favre' s average pass this season was actually shorter( 8 0 yards through the air) than Pennington' s( 8 4 yards through the air . I probably threw a couple more pitches than I would have in my bullpen . Updated: May 13, 2004, 10: 16 PM ET Glaus not being put on DL, yet Email Print Share Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif- Troy Glaus will remain in California to receive therapy for his injured knee and shoulder, instead of rejoining the Anaheim Angels during their current road trip . Spurling was the 433rd major league pitcher that Bonds has homered against . Among the players who have drawn interest include Devil Rays closer Al Reyes and Blue Jays reliever Jason Frasor. Short on access and information, Mitchell' s investigators aggressively pressured team trainers, managers and strength coaches to speculate about players and their possible use of performance- enhancing drugs.

With first base open, he intentionally walked Rodriguez to face Jorge Posada . Coincidentally, the ejection came in Johnson' s first game coaching against his predecessor, Don Nelson . Dallas will decide Thursday on swingman Adrian Griffin' s status, Johnson said before tipoff . 5 million contract with the Bills in early March shortly after being released by the Dallas Cowboys . Piazza practiced at first throughout spring training " It' s definitely not an easy position " he said.