Santana does it all as Mets end three-game slide  —  Mets pitcher Johan Santana rounds first base after hitting a double against the Nationals in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's game in Washington.  (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais / April 23, 2008)  —  WASHINGTON - Read into this whatever you want, but the

BIG ‘W’ FOR MOOSE  —  MUSSINA NOTCHES 252ND CAREER WIN  —  CHICAGO - Mike Mussina surveyed the crowd of reporters waiting by his locker from across the room and said he wasn't going to talk about what was easily his best game of the young season.  —  “I talked to Jamie [Moyer].

A's claim outfielder Davis from Giants  —  Speedster to add different element; Saarloos designated  —  OAKLAND — Looking to add some speed and defensive versatility, the A's on Wednesday claimed outfielder Rajai Davis off waivers from the Giants and designated for assignment right-hander Kirk Saarloos.

Tigers have 11-run 6th in 19-6 victory  —  DETROIT (AP)—The Detroit Tigers' biggest inning in four years could mean a lot more to the foundering Texas Rangers.  Manager Ron Washington's job might be in jeopardy.  —  Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer and Carlos Guillen had three …

Ellsbury quickly (and quietly) approaches Major League Baseball record  —  Jacoby Ellsbury is quickly (and quietly) approaching a Major League Baseball record held by future Hall of Famer Tim Raines.  At the start of his career (1979-1981), Raines was successful on his first 27 steal attempts …

From the happiest place: Johnson gone, Gross in  —  Update, 5:35 Official word from manager Joe Maddon is that Scott Kazmir came through his rehab assignment fine, throwing 64 pitches, though there was some apparent confusion/miscommunication with the Vero coaching staff on how much he was supposed to pitch.

Cubs get 10,000th win, need 10 innings vs. Rockies  —  DENVER - Most of the first 9,999 victories in Cubs history were fairly easy compared to Wednesday night's 10,000th at Coors Field.  —  In fitting fashion for a team with as much wacky history as the Cubs, they mounted a ninth-inning comeback …

Dodgers hand Arizona's Haren first loss  —  LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to show the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks that they weren't intimidated by their fast start—or Dan Haren's.  —  James Loney had a pair of RBI singles, Chin-lung Hu singled home two more runs …

Dodgers to unveil plans for restaurant, shops at stadium  —  Renovation project is attempt to offer options to fans who come early or stay late.  In a letter, McCourts say they are committed to Dodger Stadium ‘for the long haul’ but such amenities are needed.

Angels end Red Sox's 6-game win streak  —  BOSTON (AP)—The pop is back in the Angels' lineup after last year's power shortage.  —  Casey Kotchman and Gary Matthews Jr. added to it Wednesday night.  —  Kotchman's solo home run put Los Angeles ahead in the sixth inning …

Cole Hamels can't bring it home  —  MILWAUKEE - These are the moments Cole Hamels lives for.  —  These are the opportunities he expects to seize.  —  Hamels wanted the ball in the eighth inning last night at Miller Park.  He thought he had earned that chance, and manager Charlie Manuel felt the same way.

Gabbard's next start in question  —  Left-hander still feeling discomfort and stiffness in back  —  DETROIT — Kason Gabbard is still feeling discomfort and stiffness in his back and the Rangers are concerned he might not be able to make his next start on Saturday.

Reds Fire Wayne Krivsky  —  The Reds gave the axe to GM Wayne Krivsky today, replacing him with Walt Jocketty.  It was a short stint - Krivsky was hired in February of 2006.  The move itself isn't a shock; it's just surprising timing.  —  Notable moves during Krivsky's tenure:

MLB: Ricciardi summons Rolen, deflects blame from Gibbons  —  Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi still believes in his hitters.  But if the offence fails to come alive, don't blame manager John Gibbons, he says.  —  “I don't think people should point at John Gibbons.