Fan makes the catch of a lifetime  —  Massachusetts native snags Ramirez's 500th homer  —  BALTIMORE — Like many of the countless Red Sox fans in attendance at Camden Yards on Saturday night, Damon Woo — seated with his brother Jason in section 94, row P, seats 15 and 16 …

RELIEF CRISIS FOR BOMBERS  —  Unable to get cell-phone reception in the Yankee clubhouse, manager Joe Girardi made the long walk to the Metrodome playing field so he could make the call and find out what minor-league reliever or two could make it to the big leagues in time for today's game against the Twins.

Time for Monforts to cash in biggest chip  —  The Rockies are playing dreadful and acting frightened, as if they saw a white sapote-headed alien with Eddie Cantor eyes.  —  They agonized through their sixth consecutive defeat in Chicago on Saturday, have lost 17 of their last 19 on the road …

MAJOR OBSTACLE  —  WALLY FINDS IT HARD TO GET ‘BACK’ IN THE CLUB  —  THE voice on the other end of the telephone was strong and sincere.  —  “All I need is an interview,” Wally Backman said.  “If they want the best person to take care of their players, I know I'm the right guy.  I'll earn my spot.”

It's official: Guillen to leftfield so Inge can play third  —  SEATTLE — Carlos Guillen was an outfielder when he signed his first pro contract in 1992.  Then he immediately became an infielder.  —  He has never played the outfield in his 16 years in the pros, either in the majors or in the minors …

Abreu's hit boosts Bombers over .500  —  “It's a good sign,” Joe Girardi said.  “To me, it's important to get over .500, because you start looking at getting five games over and go from there in small increments.”  —  The last time the Yankees were over .500 was May 4, when they were 17-16.

Mets need to keep winning for us to start believing  —  There's an old-fashioned in-house wall phone in the middle of the Mets' clubhouse at Shea Stadium.  When it rings, it's usually for Jay Horwitz, the Mets' venerable vice president, media relations.  —  It rang Saturday night at about 7:20.

Rockies bad top to bottom  —  CHICAGO — From goose bumps to circling vultures.  —  It's been a remarkable seven months for the Rockies.  They represented the National League in the World Series and now are on the verge of becoming a one-stop trading post for contenders.

Nolasco stifles Phillies; three home runs help Marlins regain first place  —  PHILADELPHIA — Ricky Nolasco was able to do something Saturday that nobody has for a week: cool off the Philadelphia Phillies' blistering offense.  —  Nolasco pitched the Marlins back into first place …

Rivas hits grand slam in Pittsburgh's victory over Cards  —  ST. LOUIS (AP)—Luis Rivas made the most of his unexpected opportunity.  —  Replacing the injured Jack Wilson, Rivas hit his first career grand slam in a five-run third inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-4 on Saturday night.

Brewers strike early against Backe, top Astros 5-1  —  Cameron, Braun pace Brewers' attack with two homers in first  —  MILWAUKEE — Although Brandon Backe could hardly blame his teammates for his demise Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, there's no denying that pitching …

Red Sox activate, send down RHP Buchholz  —  BALTIMORE (AP)—The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Clay Buchholz from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Pawtucket, where he had been on a rehabilitation assignment.  —  Buchholz was placed on the disabled list …