Watch: Wagner's Frustation  —  Following the Mets 1 to 0 loss to the Nationals today, reporters attempted to interview Billy Wagner, but were unsuccessful.  —  Wagner, on the offense and pitching, said: … According to eye-witnesses, Wagner directed his final comments in the general direction of Carlos Delgado's locker, saying:

Kennedy can't command in comeback  —  Righty allows five runs after being recalled from Triple-A  —  ST. PETERSBURG — When the Yankees' road trip opened a city ago, Ian Kennedy couldn't help but glance at the scoreboard in whatever Triple-A park he was working, looking toward the day he could help the big league club again.

Wanting Answers, Wagner Adds Questions  —  Billy Wagner had nothing to do with the outcome of the Mets' game Thursday.  He had nothing to do with their questionable base-running or inept offense, their squandering of the best start of Mike Pelfrey's young career or their third loss in four games to the last-place Washington Nationals.

Call us at: 800-927-2770  —  Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt hit 548 home runs and was a 12-time All-Star before retiring in 1989.  A three-time NL MVP, the third baseman was MVP of the 1980 World Series when the Phillies won their only championship.  —  If you're a baseball fan …

Edmonds patient while Cubs, fans adjust  —  What an interesting introduction to Wrigley Field for Jim Edmonds: Something old and something new, sometimes bold and sometimes booed.  —  When he ran onto the field in the first inning, he was cheered for being in Cub blue.

Tanner Scheppers injury update  —  A week ago, Fresno State ace — and potential top 10 pick — Tanner Scheppers was scratched from his weekend start.  The Bulldogs tried to give him some extra rest and back him up to Sunday, but ended up scratching him altogether.  The reason given was shoulder tenderness.

NYU grad tackled during Yankee dash  —  Newly minted NYU grad William Lopez turned a day of pomp and circumstance at Yankee Stadium into a day of cop and gown when he took off his pants, dashed onto the field and tried to steal home.  —  Ignoring warnings to stay off the field …

Brewers sign Braun to eight-year deal  —  Contract for $45 million is largest for ‘zero-plus’ player  —  MILWAUKEE — It was left to the 24-year-old to reveal how much he will be paid to play baseball for the next eight years.  —  “Forty-five million dollars,” Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun said without a flinch.

DeWitt sidelined by lower-back pain  —  Martin in lineup at third base; Maza makes first big league start  —  MILWAUKEE — Dodgers third baseman Blake DeWitt, who tweaked his back the night before, was a game-time scratch for Thursday's series finale with the Brewers.

Owner: Clemens undecided about future  —  McLane says personal services contract hasn't kicked in  —  MILWAUKEE — Despite mounting legal troubles regarding his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs, Roger Clemens apparently hasn't decided whether he will retire, one of his former owners told MLB.com on Thursday.

Jon Heyman: Cashman bears brunt of Steinbrenner's wrath … According to a person familiar with what's going on in the upper reaches of the New York Yankees' hierarchy, new boss Hank Steinbrenner currently “blames Brian Cashman for everything.”  —  And, the way things are going right now, that's a lot of things.

Izzy blows it again  —  Closer or not, Jason Isringhausen continues to blow games for the Cardinals.  —  Thrust into an eighth-inning role today with the Cardinals leading Pittsburgh 5-4 at Busch Stadium, Isringhausen coughed up four runs — one on his throwing error and three on a Jason Bay homer …

Chan Ho Park left a mark on the series  —  His kick at Tim Belcher in 1999 still gets replayed, and now he's back with the Dodgers.  —  Chan Ho Park returns to the Freeway Series this weekend, but he won't have Tim Belcher to kick around.  —  The rivalry between the Angels and Dodgers is relatively tame.