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 …

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.

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."

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 …

Colon hit hard in loss to Tigers  —  Napoli's three-run shot brings Detroit within a run  —  DETROIT — With a pitching staff leading the American League in team ERA, the Angels will take their chances with three homers, 13 hits and seven runs.  —  But this was far from a normal night at Comerica Park.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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!!

BEDARD A BLUE JAY?  —  Let's consider the future of the Blue Jays' rotation looking two years ahead.  —  In 2010, the Jays' top two men, Roy Halladay and A.J. Burnett, will be entering the final year of their respective contracts.  Halladay is a company man, so as long as there is money …

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...

Questions dog Bucs' Bullington, Van Benschoten  —  TRIBUNE-REVIEW  —  BUFFALO, N.Y.  —  Typical Pirates?  —  That might be too harsh, but it's perfectly legitimate to question how this franchise handled the eighth pick of the 2001 draft and the top pick in 2002.

Sox calling A-Rod dirty  —  Alex Rodriguez is drawing ire from the Red Sox clubhouse, this time for a slide that Boston perceived as less than professional.  —  Rodriguez was trying to break up a double play after Jorge Posada hit a grounder to third with one out and the bases loaded in the eighth inning.

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.