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 …

Youkilis lifts Sox late  —  First baseman's two-run double in eighth breaks deadlock  —  BOSTON — Perhaps Tuesday night was nothing more than the end of the worst beginning Manny Ramirez has ever had in his professional baseball life.  The star slugger of the Red Sox had a much-needed breakout …

Kasten Joins Lerner Family in Bid for Nats  —  Atlanta sports executive Stan Kasten has joined the family of Theodore "Ted" Lerner in a bid to purchase the Washington Nationals, sources said, boosting the Lerners' chances in what baseball insiders believe is a three-way race to buy the team for $450 million.

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.

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

Transaction Analysis  —  April 14-17  —  American League  —  National League  —  Placed LHP David Wells on the 15-day DL (sprained knee), retroactive to 4/13; recalled RHP Jermaine Van Buren from Pawtucket (Triple-A).  [4/15]  —  Considering we're only talking about the skippable fifth slot …

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.

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.

Martínez Savors Milestone Victory  —  When the spirit moves him, Pedro Martínez transforms his index fingers into guns and pretends to fire them.  He aims at fans, at teammates, at mascots, at just about anyone, and he usually does so with a broad grin on his face.

Mets un-rap a new song  —  Fans' ditty gets play at Shea  —  A new song for the Mets?  —  As any long-time fan knows, that is potential sacrilege, for "Meet the Mets" forever will be regarded as the official anthem of the Amazin's.  —  Thomas Scandaliato understands that, even if he co-wrote the new song in question, "Our Team.

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.

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 …

50. Daisuke Matsuzaka, P, Seibu Lions (25)  —  Rumors that he throws an unidentified flying object called the gyroball were greatly exaggerated, but the buzz surrounding Matsuzaka grew from a loud whisper into a kamikaze scream after his MVP performance in the World Baseball Classic.

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.