Rally Nats  —  Washington overcomes 7-run deficit to stun Yankees  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — It's hard to think of a more demoralizing scenario.  The Washington Nationals, losers of five straight, were down seven runs to the New York Yankees, whose fans had turned RFK Stadium into a home-away-from-home.

Anna hasn't lost her touch  —  Mr. and Mrs. Kristin James Benson and family returned to Flushing last night and reminded us why so many Mets fans wish they were still here — and why the Mets are relieved that they aren't.  —  Mr. Benson, better known as Kris, was customarily tidy …

Angels activate Colon, demote 4-0 Jered Weaver  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels activated reigning Cy Young Award winner Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list following Friday night's 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres, and optioned rookie right-hander Jered Weaver to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Ponson is sent to bullpen  —  The Cardinals have notified pitcher Sidney Ponson of at least his temporary assignment to the bullpen while they contemplate promoting Anthony Reyes from Class AAA Memphis to make Thursday's start against the Chicago White Sox.  —  Pitching coach Dave Duncan …

Casey contract talks on the horizon  —  TRIBUNE-REVIEW  —  Discussions with Pirates first baseman Sean Casey on a contract extension are expected to begin after the All-Star break.  —  A three-year deal totaling $18 million is a safe starting point for negotiations, according to a source within the organization.

Notes: LaRoche suffers setback  —  Third base prospect undergoes MRI after tear in right shoulder  —  OAKLAND — Dodgers third base prospect Andy LaRoche's arrival to the Major Leagues has been delayed because of a slight labrum tear in his throwing shoulder, suffered on Thursday night …

M's in Bonds' future?  Slugger mum  —  SEATTLE (AP) — It took less than a day for slowing superstar Barry Bonds to field the inevitable question, a tantalizing one that has been bouncing around baseball for months.  —  Has he thought about moving to the AL and becoming a designated hitter next season …

Get outta town!  —  Boos, Birds hammer Heilman in Mets' return home  —  Nobody's perfect, although nobody at Shea seems to understand that sometimes.  —  You'd think that the Mets' sizzling start would buy everyone some cover from the boo-birds - slumping pitchers included.  But you'd be wrong.

Prior bypasses Des Moines for Chicago  —  Mark Prior will make his first start of the season Sunday against the Detroit Tigers — instead of pitching in Des Moines for the Iowa Cubs — after missing the first 2 months with a strained shoulder.  —  ''It's been a long, hard road …

Left-hander Lopez glad to change his Sox  —  ATLANTA - Charlotte manager Razor Shines phoned Javier Lopez on Thursday and informed him that he needed to immediately gather his belongings because he was heading to the majors to join the Sox.  —  'Then he said, 'It's the wrong colored Sox,' " Lopez said. "

Arroyo steals show at benefit concert  —  Right-hander joins Aurilia, local band for charity  —  COVINGTON, Ky. — The hair.  It's all about the hair: long, blonde, "rock-star sexy," as one admiring female put it.  —  It's that hair on Bronson Arroyo's head that had cameras flashing …

GM: Hot Volquez to stay put  —  Despite rotation troubles, Rangers won't call up pitcher  —  ARLINGTON - Rangers general manager Jon Daniels sees a starting rotation that is struggling.  He sees a minor leaguer who is tearing up Triple-A.  —  His reaction: Stay the course.