Tigers, Twins on Haren's no-trade list  —  On Thursday, sources said five teams were involved in the pursuit of Arizona right-hander Dan Haren: the Yankees, Phillies, Cardinals, Tigers and Twins.  —  For two of those clubs, acquiring Haren won't just be a matter of surrendering …

Oswalt wants to play for Cardinals  —  In search of an impact arm, the Cardinals are exploring the possibility of trading for Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt, and their chances are helped by the fact that Oswalt, a longtime rival, also has eyes for them.  —  The Cardinals are Oswalt's …

What 600 Homers Means  —  There was no 600 homer club.  No. The “club,” everybody knew, was for 500 homers, and it was exclusive.  As of 1990, there were only 14 players in the 500 Homer Club... and everyone could more or less name the guys in it.  —  It really was exclusive.

BOX SCORE  —  Six days ago the Rays asked about last year's AL Cy Young winner and the names exchanged didn't end the conversation.  —  The Yankees, who beat the Royals 10-4 last night at the Stadium, say they aren't in the market for a starter, but Greinke is in the same small and elite class …

Red Sox top Mariners in 13 innings, 8-6  —  Game over: Red Sox 8, Mariners 6 (13 innings)  —  Ramirez retired the Mariners in order.  What a nutty game.  Eric Patterson and Hideki Okajima are the unlikely heroes.  —  Back with more later.  Oh, and thanks for all the comments.

Could the Sox and Yanks make a trade?  —  The Yankees had a scout at the game last night.  Obviously he was there to see the Mariners as the Red Sox and Yankees would never make a trade.  —  Right?  —  It hasn't happened since Aug. 13, 1997.  The Red Sox sent Mike Stanley …

O's Wigginton suspended for 3 games and fined  —  BALTIMORE—Orioles first baseman Ty Wigginton has received a three-game suspension and a fine for bumping an umpire during an argument in Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Twins.  —  Wigginton says he will appeal the ruling.

Nine Innings: Brian Bannister  —  It's been quite a while since the last interview in the Nine Innings series, but it's back with a bang today after I caught up with the Royals' Brian Bannister yesterday in the Bronx.  The righthander, who starts against the Yankees tonight …

Weaver miffed by Angels in outfield  —  Though pitcher calms down, he was clearly annoyed by defense in loss at Texas … ARLINGTON, Texas — Jered Weaver came charging off the mound after the sixth inning, his right fist flailing wildly in the air.  He was mouthing something and it appeared …

Soriano Makes up for the Pop Out  —  Earlier I ranted about Alfonso Soriano, and of course he comes back to hit a home run in the bottom of the fifth.  Jeff Suppan has allowed four runs on three homers in the game, raising his ERA to 6.14.  He's given up seven home runs in 35 innings for the Cardinals …

Angels acquire 3B Alberto Callaspo from Royals  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels made a move to boost their offense on Thursday, acquiring infielder Alberto Callaspo from the Kansas City Royals for pitchers Sean O'Sullivan and Will Smith.  —  The Royals activated outfielder Rick Ankiel …

Baseball Using Minor Leagues for a Drug Test  —  Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that it would immediately expand its drug-testing program by drawing blood from minor league players to test for human growth hormone.  —  Olympic athletes have been subject to blood testing for many years …