Nationals GM Bowden arrested, charged with DUI  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals general manager Jim Bowden was arrested and charged with driving under the influence while in Florida during his team's series against the Marlins last weekend.  —  The Nationals released a statement from Bowden …

Hensley set for first start of 2006  —  San Diego (5-7) at Colorado (7-6), 5:35 p.m. PT  —  Clay Hensley, a mainstay in the Padres' bullpen last season, gets his shot at the rotation on Tuesday night — weather permitting — when he takes on a Rockies lineup that worked him over 11 days earlier in San Diego.

Clement looks to bounce back  —  Tampa Bay (7-6) at Boston (9-4), 7:05 p.m. ET  —  Fresh from their first walk-off win of 2006, the Red Sox open a three-game series with Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.  The series will conclude Boston's first homestand of the season.

Albert Pujols, unplugged  — Close enough?  — You cannot be SE-rious!  — Ten Random Thoughts on the Home Opener  — Forward into the future, or past to the back  — Those are good burgers, Walter  — Whiz without  — Shout-outs  —  April 2006  —  Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Giants trainer Conte subpoenaed to testify in probe  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The head athletic trainer for the San Francisco Giants was told to appear before a federal grand jury investigating whether Barry Bonds lied about his connection to the BALCO steroids scandal.

Under The Knife  —  Injuries and Taxes  —  I spent most of yesterday with my taxes, so no room for an intro.  Let's just be powered by a good accountant and get on to the injuries:  — This is the worst-case scenario.  Jeff Kent is scheduled to see an ophthalmologist due to blurred vision.

Brewers call up pair of relievers  —  Right-handers Adams, Demaria to help overtaxed bullpen  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers moved Tuesday to bolster a bullpen depleted by injuries and overuse by recalling right-handers Mike Adams and Chris Demaria from Triple-A Nashville.

Notes: DeRosa headed to DL  —  Aching ankle proving too painful for infielder  —  SEATTLE — Infielder Mark DeRosa is headed for the disabled list, and the Rangers are expected to call up Triple-A infielder Drew Meyer to the Major Leagues.  —  The Rangers are expected to make the decision final …

Backstop's backside an issue  —  When Jason Varitek grounded a ball to second baseman Jose Lopez in the second inning yesterday and Lopez bobbled it, Varitek had a chance to beat it out.  But one look at the Sox catcher — limping up the line — indicated he not only would be out on the play but could be out for some time.

Hey!  You Guys!  —  Everyone has been trying to come up with a nickname for Detroit Tigers first baseman Chris Shelton, who has nine home runs and is destroying everything right now.  —  Most of the nicknames have had something to do with Shelton's red hair, but that's too easy, as far as we're concerned.

Rehab assignment up next for optimistic Wood  —  LOS ANGELES — Kerry Wood looked as close to normal as he has since last season, Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild said Monday after Wood threw a 35-pitch bullpen session at Dodger Stadium.  —  Rothschild said Wood's slider was especially impressive.

Fouled-Off Bunts: Case Of The Mondays Edition  —  Lots of little things to catch up on... Here goes....  Ryan Drese left Friday night's game with a damaged Ulnar Collateral Ligament.  UCL typically means Tommy John, which would essentially mean the end of his career.