Robinson pulls Soriano from game  —  Nationals manager upset about left fielder's lack of hustle  —  NEW YORK — The Alfonso Soriano saga continued Wednesday night, as Nationals manager Frank Robinson's patience with the left fielder ran out against the Mets.

Mets release details of new stadium plans  —  The Mets' new stadium will feature enhanced fan conveniences, more efficient parking, improved sight lines and a facade reminiscent of Brooklyn's old Ebbets Field.  —  The team announced the plans for their new ballpark at a press conference today attended …

Gagne's to Have Elbow Surgery Friday  —  Dodger closer Eric Gagne will have surgery on his troublesome right elbow Friday to remove a nerve that he said has been causing him pain, a Dodger official said today.  Gagne will be placed on the disabled list, and the Dodgers did not immediately provide a timetable for his return.

Young guns strong-arm Rangers  —  Beckett settles down, gets first Sox win thanks to Papelbon  —  ARLINGTON — His adrenaline still heightened after pitch No. 109 baffled Michael Young for an inning-ending strikeout, Josh Beckett pumped his fist with vigor and hopped off the mound.

Notes: Wood, Prior moving forward  —  Lee extension expected soon; Jones to be all business in right  —  CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood will face hitters for the second time on Friday, while Mark Prior is accelerating his program as both continue their rehabs.

Under The Knife  —  Depth  —  It's clear that something happened in the game of baseball, either in the late sixties or early seventies.  It was a subtle change, but as it got around the league after starting in football, players on every team were known to use this substance openly.

Second annual Stars and Stripes Sundays at Miller Park  —  Free terrace level tickets offered to active and retired military personnel  —  MILWAUKEE — For the second consecutive season, the Milwaukee Brewers will honor members of the United States Armed Forces through Stars and Stripes Sundays …

Judge reports Bonds' help for Sheffield  —  Barry Bonds dispatched weight trainer Greg Anderson to Minneapolis in the summer of 2002 to give emergency "help" to slumping Gary Sheffield, a federal judge has told Major League Baseball.  —  In correspondence sent March 16 to Commissioner Bud Selig …

TICKET PRICES UP:  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Cardinals have given new meaning to their Golden Age.  —  A combination of significantly higher ticket and concession prices along with a static payroll leaves the defending National League Central champions in an enviable financial position …

Klesko mulls shoulder surgery  —  Arthroscopy would cost him 2-4 months  —  By the end of the week, Padres first baseman Ryan Klesko expects either to be heading for Arizona or the operating table.  —  "We want to go another couple of days to see if we can get it turned around," …

About Last Night...  Not content to merely enjoy the win, the Diaspora is compelled to deconstruct the the last nine innings.  After all, it's what keeps us baseball bloggers in business.  Ah, but we're also responsible for keeping the content fresh and timely - the true challenge of any good blog, but especially a baseball one.

Fuentes asking "Y" his entry botched  —  The sun broke through Monday as if ordered by the city's chamber of commerce.  The snazzy new scoreboard displayed colors sharper than real life.  —  The sellout crowd was ready to erupt in the eighth inning.  Closer Brian Fuentes jogged …

Mariners acquire RHP Jose De La Cruz from Tampa Bay in exchange for RHP Marcos Carvajal  —  Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that the Mariners have acquired right-handed pitcher Jose De La Cruz from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays …