Gehrig, veterans honored this weekend  —  MLB to promote ALS awareness and wear Stars & Stripes  —  When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth …

Wang injury update  —  Chien-Ming Wang had an MRI at Columbia Presbyterian and was back at the park by the end of the game.  —  He is headed for the DL with what is being described as a strain with bursitis.  But everybody seems to think that he will be back within a month.

Olney's Latest: Atlanta's Potential Trade Partners  —  ESPN.com's Buster Olney chimes in with some players and teams that could matchup in a trade with the Braves, who could dangle Javier Vazquez and/or Yunel Escobar as bait.  Most of the rumors are just Olney's own speculation, but let's round 'em up anyway.

Manny back in game, but game isn't back  —  The Dodgers' slugger creates buzz in return from suspension, but fares poorly at the plate.  —  SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez looked like a guy who missed 50 games.  —  Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy …

Brewers pound Cubs, Harden 11-2  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Casey McGehee had a career high four hits and five RBIs to help the Milwaukee Brewers pound Rich Harden and the Chicago Cubs 11-2 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak.  —  Mike Cameron and J.J. Hardy also went deep to back a solid effort by Braden Looper (7-4).

Moyer's strong start helps Phillies baffle Mets  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jamie Moyer pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Saturday.  —  Moyer (7-6) allowed one run and five hits in 6⅓ innings to win his third straight start.

Mariners get second straight late win beat Red Sox  —  Chris Woodward's bases-loaded pop up in the ninth inning dropped behind a partially draw-in infield to score the go-ahead run and lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox [team stats] on Saturday.

Reynolds speaks up after D-backs loss  —  Infielder vents after Arizona commits three errors  —  DENVER — A sellout crowd turned out at Coors Field looking forward to a postgame fireworks show.  —  As it turned out, Mark Reynolds provided one of his own following the D-backs' 5-0 error-filled loss to the Rockies.

Rangers Sign Luis Sardinas  —  Multiple sources confirmed that the Rangers have signed 16-year-old Luis Sardinas, a switch-hitting shortstop from Venezuela.  —  No terms of the deal are available, but the bonus is believed to be at least $1 million.  Sardinas, who is 6-foot, 150 pounds …

Marlins wives to hold annual tackle box auction July 4  —  The Florida Marlins Wives are teaming together to host the Annual Marlins Wives Tackle Box Auction on Saturday, July 4, during the Marlins-Pirates game at Land Shark Stadium, which starts at 6:05 p.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Jorge's single beats Jays in 12th  —  The ball bounced off the first-base bag and the Yankees were on their way.  Mark Teixeira started the 12th inning with a double that caromed into right field after hitting the base, and three batters later, Jorge Posada lined a single into center for an RBI single …

Tight races could stifle trade market  —  George Streinbrenner's birthday seems to be a good time for a reminder that Bud Selig's revenue sharing has flattened the baseball earth.  Salary cap or no salary cap.  In this century, eight different teams have won nine World Series …

Rizzo Has No Plans For A July Firesale  —  The Nationals have baseball's worst record, a stockpile of tradable veterans and a regular lineup with six of eight position players aged 29 or older.  But acting general manager Mike Rizzo said today that he feels no obligation to conduct a firesale …