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 …

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.

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.

Selig should take his cue from Goodell  —  Bud Selig, who's been the commissioner of baseball longer than FDR was president, could learn a few things from his NFL counterpart Roger Goodell, who's still a rookie at the job.  —  Running the National Football League — a business …

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."

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.

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.

Perez, Wright power Mets past Braves  —  ATLANTA (AP) — New York Mets manager Willie Randolph isn't ready to proclaim Oliver Perez a big-game pitcher.  —  For now, it's enough that Perez is New York's new Braves-beater.  —  Perez pitched seven innings and moved to 3- against Atlanta …

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 …

I understand that each and every Fan of Our Washington Nationals wants to cheer for a winner.  Desires to see them drub The Mets & Phillies each and every time we play them.  Hopefully soon, be competitive.  Win Division Titles.  And Eventually, WIN THE WORLD SERIES!!

Note: SNY Vieiwing Party Tomorrow Night  —  Tomorrow, Thursday, May 23, at The Back Page sports bar in New York City, SportsNet NY is hosting a viewing party for fans to watch the Mets play the Braves.  —  For more, watch the video below, or check out SNY.tv.  —  ...i went to one of these last season, and it was a lot of fun...

Howard HRs in rehab start  —  LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard hit a game-winning home run and went 2-for-3 with four RBIs in a rehab start Wednesday at Class A Lakewood.  —  The game, a 7-4 win over the Hagerstown Suns, was Howard's first since May 9.