Chemist Says Sheffield and Bonds Used Drugs  —  Patrick Arnold, a chemist who worked with the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, said in an HBO Sports interview that Barry Bonds and Gary Sheffield took performance-enhancing drugs provided to them by the laboratory.

Moises Alou's DL stay extended a few days  —  The Mets were hoping to activate Moises Alou for Tuesday's game with the Pirates at Shea Stadium.  —  But the leftfielder will have to stay on the disabled list for at least a few more days after injuring his right shoulder in his final minor league rehab game Sunday at Brooklyn.

Angels announce roster moves  —  ANAHEIM, CA — The Angels Tuesday placed right-handed pitcher Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list due to irritation of the right elbow.  At the same time, the club optioned infielder Kendry Morales to triple-A Salt Lake.

Ricciardi quells Towers rumours  —  Josh Towers remains a Blue Jay and the Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Wilson will not become one.  —  Those were the answers that Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi gave regarding the trade rumours surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies being interested in Towers and Wilson being acquired by the Jays.

Retiring Biggio hits slam to lift Astros  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Craig Biggio started his long goodbye with a grand slam.  —  Hours after announcing he plans to retire at the end of this season, Biggio capped a six-run sixth inning with a tiebreaking grand slam that led the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 Tuesday night.

Vazquez wins again, White Sox top Tigers  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Javier Vazquez slowed down the Detroit Tigers, one night after they'd collected 18 hits and showed why their lineup is one of the strongest in the majors.  —  Vazquez allowed four hits over eight innings Tuesday to win his fifth straight decision …

First basemen hot deadline commodities  —  FOXSports.com, Updated 45 minutes ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  Trade tidbits as the non-waiver deadline draws closer.  — The Mariners, blanketing the majors with scouts in their pursuit of rotation and bullpen help, are drawing mild inquiries on first baseman Richie Sexson.

Notes: Braves linked to Teixeira  —  Source confirms deal in works for Rangers slugger  —  SAN FRANCISCO — As the Braves were preparing to play the Giants at AT&T Park on Tuesday night, the buzz at other Major League parks across the country was that they had emerged as the favorites to land Mark Teixeira in a trade with the Rangers.

Floyd's injuries may force trade  —  ST. LOUIS — Keeping Cliff Floyd healthy has been more difficult than anyone imagined, and it's a concern that may force the Cubs to acquire another outfielder before the July 31 trading deadline.  —  General manager Jim Hendry may be in the market for another hitter for the lineup.

Dice-K outpitches Sabathia for 1-0 win  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Daisuke Matsuzaka's English is still a work in progress.  However, the Japanese sensation understands what "bullpen" means to the Boston Red Sox.  —  That a win usually is only a handful of outs away.

Wood has short, strong outing  —  Throws 12 pitches in rehab outing for Class A Peoria  —  ST. LOUIS — Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood threw 12 pitches in one inning on Tuesday night for Class A Peoria, as he continued his rehab.  —  Wood, pitching in Peoria against Fort Wayne, came on in relief in the fifth inning.

Notes: Young talks contract extension  —  Slugger reacts to Belliard's recent contract agreement  —  PHILADELPHIA — A day after hearing that teammate Ronnie Belliard signed a two-year $3.5 million extension, Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young said he wants to stay with the Nationals …

Mets Will Listen to Offers, but Could Stay With Gotay  —  Rubén Gotay's cellphone rings once, twice, sometimes more after games, and it is always the same person on the line.  It is his father, also named Rubén, and he is calling from Puerto Rico to tell his son everything he did wrong that day.