Clemens allows three runs and six hits in Double-A start  —  TRENTON, N.J. — Roger Clemens didn't look ready for the major leagues on Wednesday night.  —  The seven-time Cy Young Award winner allowed three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings while pitching for the New York Yankees' Double …

Desperate Yankees beat Red Sox 8-3 at Stadium  —  NEW YORK - The Yankees showed up at the Stadium to face the Red Sox last night and made two vows - the dark drug cloud hanging over Jason Giambi wouldn't be a distraction, and they had brought the sense of urgency that was befitting the growing desperation of their situation.

Damon: Drug-test leaking is a bitter pill  —  Yesterday'sS Daily News story that Jason Giambi had failed an amphetamine test within the past year got some members of the Yankees hot, but none of their hostility was directed toward their controversial teammate.

Notes: Burnett awaits league decision  —  Jays right-hander expects word from Commissioner's office  —  BALTIMORE — Toronto pitcher A.J. Burnett openly admitted that he intentionally fired a pitch at Baltimore's Jay Gibbons in the fifth inning on Tuesday night.

Mauer might be ready for Friday  —  ARLINGTON, TEXAS - After taking another big stride toward returning from the disabled list Wednesday, Joe Mauer said some words every Twins fan should be happy to hear: "I'd like to get back in there Friday."  —  But as Mauer said, he wanted to play Wednesday, "so it's kind of the same thing."

Kansas City 11, Cleveland 7  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cleveland Indians hit the historic home runs.  The Kansas City Royals hit the decisive ones.  —  On Wednesday night, the Indians opened a game with back-to-back home runs for only the third time in franchise history.

Ozzie's message: If you don't like A.J., beat it  —  Before whispers could become rumors, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen laid down the law.  —  In doing so, he also made it quite clear where his allegiance lies.  —  Guillen was asked Wednesday about talk that several of his players …

Myers leaves game with injury  —  Phils closer strains right shoulder in ninth inning  —  MIAMI — Brett Myers might have smiled if it didn't hurt to laugh.  His shoulder wrapped in ice, the closer was the unfortunate casualty in Philadelphia's 8-7 win over the Marlins.

5/23/07 vs. New York  —  Before talking about the game I'd like to make people in Boston aware of an event that's coming up next week to benefit ALS.  —  The annual 100 innings for ALS marathon game is being played on May 26th and 27th at Adams Field in Quincy, Mass. Check out www.100innings.com for details on how to get involved.

Report: D'Rays' Dukes Threatened Wife  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay rookie Elijah Dukes was held out of the lineup Wednesday night against Seattle following a published report that his estranged wife sought a restraining order after being threatened by the 22-year-old outfielder.

Who's that?  Willits, Shields performing without the hype … It's tough to perform well in the majors and remain anonymous these days, given the rampant media saturation in the game.  When Twins reliever Pat Neshek can attract a die-hard following through his Weblog, it's a sign that times are truly changing.

Baseball?  Not Tonight  —  With the Indians just rolling, winning every which way, it's time to go a little off-topic to address something that's been bothering me since Opening Day of 2007.  The bothersome development is the sad state of ESPN's Baseball Tonight.

The Hamilton Saga  —  Josh Hamilton, the new Cincinnati Reds center fielder, has been one of the best stories of the season.  The first overall selection of the 1999 amateur draft looked destined for stardom during his first few seasons in pro ball, but a back injury in 2001 resulted …