Andino called up, Jones out  —  MIAMI GARDENS - Jacque Jones' stay with the Marlins lasted less than three weeks.  —  In a move that was somewhat surprising, the Marlins designated Jones for assignment after Wednesday's dramatic win over the Phillies and promoted Triple-A infielder Robert Andino to take his place on the roster.

Soriano hit by pitch, breaks hand  —  Cubs star outfielder to be sidelined at least six weeks  —  CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano was just starting to get his legs under him, but he'll now be sidelined for six weeks with a broken finger.  —  “It's a costly loss,” Cubs manager Lou Piniella said.

Texas' Bradley goes after Royals analyst  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Milton Bradley stormed out of the Texas Rangers clubhouse after an 11-5 victory Wednesday night over Kansas City and bounded up four flights of stairs looking for Royals television announcer Ryan Lefebvre.

A's drill Yankees 8-4, ruin Darrell Rasner's homecoming  —  OAKLAND - Darrell Rasner grew up in Carson City, Nev., a 3-1/2-hour drive from Oakland.  He spent many teenage hours in the stands here, watching the A's and dreaming of the majors.  —  About 25 relatives and friends made the trek …

Beltran's blast in 13th bails out Mets' Wagner  —  Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey, left, gives Jose Reyes a pat on the back after Reyes fielded Arizona's Chad Tracy grounder for the third out in the third inning.  (Newsday Photo / Kathy Kmonicek / June 11, 2008)  —  The Mets feel the pain, too.

Ailing Alou's leg & pride hurting  —  Moises Alou couldn't mask his disappointment about his latest malady.  —  “I wish I was here talking to you about getting a game-winning hit (instead of) 'I'm hurt, I'm hurt, I'm hurt,'” Alou said Wednesday night before the Mets' win over the Diamondbacks at Shea.

Acta calls argument 'yesterday's news'  —  Miscommunication in dugout caused uproar after celebration  —  PITTSBURGH — What happens in Pittsburgh stays in Pittsburgh, according to Nationals manager Manny Acta.  —  The second-year skipper said Tuesday night's dugout confrontation between …

Bondy: Days off would be new approach for team's old guard  —  OAKLAND - More than two months into the season, Joe Girardi looks a lot like Joe Torre.  Girardi, too, will always go first and often to his old reliables, before foraging elsewhere on the bench or in the bullpen.

David Ortiz becomes US citizen  —  David Ortiz is a legendary slugger whose swing has made him an iconic part of the national pastime.  But it was not until today that the Dominican-born designated hitter could call himself a US citizen.  —  Ortiz was one of 227 immigrants who raised …

Colon gets 150th win, Red Sox defeat O's  —  BOSTON (AP)—The Boston Red Sox got five runs in the first inning, another strong outing from the rejuvenated Bartolo Colon and one more win in friendly Fenway Park.  —  They even got a three-run homer from an ailing Jason Varitek.

Rick Sutcliffe is a horrible person and ESPN's no better … This is still bugging me hours later, so:  —  I was watching ESPN's broadcast of the Braves game tonight, and there was a really, really weird moment where they were discussing Rick Sutcliffe taking time off to go get cancer treatment …

Braves' outfield prospect Brandon Jones called up  —  Anderson, hitting .318, sent down in surprise move  —  Chicago — Josh Anderson was optioned to Richmond and Brandon Jones brought to the major-league club, a curious swap of rookie outfielders that surprised some Braves.

Mets reach deal with top pick Havens … The Mets have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice Reese Havens, a shortstop from the University of South Carolina, SI.com has learned.  The Mets will pay Havens, the 22nd overall pick in last week's amateur draft, a signing bonus of about $1.4 million.

Mariners Foibles  —  As I write this, the Seattle Mariners have the worst record in baseball at 24-42.  They stand 16 1/2 games behind the first place Angels and, worse, they stand a staggering nine games behind the third place Texas Rangers.  The team will have to play inspired baseball …