Schilling says he was willing, just not able  —  CLEVELAND — He never had thrown this many pitches in a Red Sox uniform, or for anyone else in almost six years.  In 534 big-league starts going back 19 seasons, he'd thrown more pitches just 16 times in his career.  In April?  Just twice, back in 1998.

Enchanted April no more  —  Pitching in 39-degree weather, Dontrelle Willis experienced his first loss in April in 10 decisions and first loss at Wrigley Field.  —  kbaxter@MiamiHerald.com  —  CHICAGO - Who says these young Marlins can't show us things we've never seen before?

The Mets Win on the Homer Bonds Let Get Away  —  SAN FRANCISCO, April 25 — Barry Bonds was at the center of two home runs Tuesday night.  The one he could not catch mattered more than the one he hit.  —  Xavier Nady's homer landed just out of Bonds's reach, breaking a seventh-inning tie …

Snakes rake Peavy, rout Padres  —  Pitcher doesn't survive Arizona's 4-run seventh  —  The Padres didn't bother to make an offer to the dynamic Vladimir Guerrero three winters ago or to their slugging catcher, Ramon Hernandez, last spring after a new regime took over.

Traber Digs a Hole And the Nats Fall In  —  Washington Spots Reds 4 Runs in 1st: Reds 6, Nationals 5  —  He once equated his comeback to an endless slog uphill, and Billy Traber thought he could finally see the apex last week.  It took 948 days without a major league start …

Notes: Hendrickson returns to rotation  —  Left-hander returns, Jackson sent to Minors for now  —  NEW YORK — Left-hander Mark Hendrickson will be back in the rotation after missing three starts due to stiffness in his left shoulder.  —  "Hendrickson is on for Thursday," said manager Joe Maddon.

Student exorcises O's demon in film … Ten years later, Orioles fans remember the play, the kid and the umpire's call.  —  Has it been that long since the team's playoff hopes turned on a 12-year-old's theft of a long fly ball?  Since Jeffrey Maier reached over the wall at Yankee Stadium to pick the pocket of an Orioles outfielder?

Lee, Fielder help Brewers fool Braves  —  Slugger steals second, scores on first baseman's single  —  MILWAUKEE — Carlos Lee has won plenty of games with his bat, but this time, he helped win a big one with his legs.  —  "He's an excellent baserunner," Brewers manager Ned Yost said.

Fouled-Off Bunts: Catching Up Edition  —  It's been a while, so there's lots to get to....  In the wake of Alfonso Soriano's three homer game, there's been a flurry of reaction, looking back at the trade.  (If you didn't see the bombs, here's the video)  —  Nats Triple Play wonders if it's …

Bidders tout minority involvement  —  With Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig expected to name a new owner for the Washington Nationals within days, bidding groups are scrambling to find ways to use their minority investors to get an edge.  —  Some groups, particularly …

Notes: Pelfrey promoted to Double-A  —  Pitching prospect could see Majors sometime this year  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The dots don't necessarily connect, Omar Minaya said.  The Mets' promotion of Mike Pelfrey from Class A to Double-A on Tuesday was not the first in a row of falling dominoes …