Saito's shoulder still feeling tight  —  Dodgers closer Takashi Saito's availability was questionable for the second game in a row Friday night because of tightness in the back of his right shoulder and his neck, an injury trainer Stan Conte said is typical of pitchers and not a major concern.

Jury's in on Bonds  —  Feds eye Fall indictment  —  The grand jury investigating Barry Bonds has been extended for another six months, several sources familiar with the government's case have told the Daily News, and the U.S. Attorney's office in San Francisco is confident it will have enough evidence …

SOURCE: D'RAYS WOULD TRADE TY FOR PROCTOR  —  Earlier this week the Devil Rays believed it would take more than Scott Proctor for the Yankees to pry utility man Ty Wigginton away from them.  Now, according to multiple sources, the Devil Rays would make the trade.

Sternberg still backing Maddon  —  NEW YORK - Manager Joe Maddon seems to get most of the criticism for the Rays' struggles.  But he got a strong endorsement Friday from his boss, as principal owner Stuart Sternberg said he likes what Maddon is doing and how he is doing it.

A-Ram powers Cubs past Diamondbacks  —  This is how well things are going for the Cubs right now: No matter who plays, where they bat and whatever the conditions, it comes out a W.  —  No doubt about it, manager Lou Piniella is on a hot streak.  —  Put 5-foot-8-inch, 170-pound Mike Fontenot in the lineup's third spot?

Fan robs Cabrera with hat grab  —  MIAMI (AP) — Florida Marlins fan David Fridkin might have robbed his favorite player of an extra-base hit Friday night.  —  With the Marlins leading Cincinnati 4-2 in the sixth inning, Miguel Cabrera hit a drive to deep right field.

O's, Bedard ace A's  —  Left-hander allows one hit - a homer - in 7 innings  —  OAKLAND, Calif. - As his scoreless-innings streak extended through the middle innings last night at McAfee Coliseum, Erik Bedard was creating even better theater.  He hadn't allowed a hit through 5 2/3 innings.

Lofton doesn't reject left or right field  —  What he doesn't want right now is retirement  —  ARLINGTON, TEXAS - Still playing after all these years.  Who would have guessed?  Not Kenny Lofton.  —  ``No,'' Lofton said Friday.  ``It's kind of weird.''

Notes: Sutton discusses homer chase  —  Announcer respects Bonds, but questions make him worried  —  WASHINGTON — On April 8, 1974, Dodgers left-hander Al Downing became part of history when he gave up Hank Aaron's record-setting 715th home run at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

Backman's team walks off field, forfeits  —  MACON, Ga. (AP) — As a player, Wally Backman was always up for a scrap.  After his minor league team got into a tussle Friday night, it simply went home.  —  Backman had already been ejected much earlier when his South Georgia Peanuts walked off …

Memorabilia company sues Big Papi for $1M  —  NEW YORK (AP) — A sports memorabilia company sued Boston Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz for $1 million Friday, claiming he breached a contract by failing to autograph a required number of items and appear at "meet-and-greet" events.

And Moore  —  In the second roster move Friday, the Cubs placed Daryle Ward on the 15-day disabled list with a badly strained right calf muscle and recalled Scott Moore, who started at first base.  Moore has played mostly third base at Iowa and some left field while hitting .266 with 16 homers and 61 RBIs in 90 games.