Notes: Repko's production pays off  —  Outfielder's mix of power, speed making up for struggling Cruz  —  SAN DIEGO — Jason Repko started in left field for the Dodgers on Sunday over the slumping Jose Cruz Jr., and it could become a regular gig.  —  "This guy has been very productive every …

I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost  —  Ninth inning, nobody out, Chipper Jones on first after David Wright kicked away a tough ground ball.  —  Gary — perfectly understandably, and properly — was talking about how this was the kind of game that historically had gotten away from the Mets at Turner Field.

Pitchers Schilling, Kazmir get their signals crossed up  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Kazmir and Casey Fossum were wandering around on their first day in Boston before last week's Red Sox-Devil Rays series when Kazmir spied Curt Schilling, the pitcher who as a 17-year-old he had watched …

His past behind him, Day starts today  —  Nationals notes  —  ST. LOUIS — Zach Day today will start for the Washington Nationals for the first time in nearly a year.  Both Day and the Nationals can only hope the outcome is better this time around.  —  His previous start with the Nationals …

Damon and Yanks Back Johnson's Shaky Outing  —  So what single element best encapsulates the Yankees' wacky 17-6 victory against Toronto yesterday on a gloriously sunny day at Yankee Stadium?  —  Is it the two home runs by center fielder Johnny Damon, who is approaching top form as he nears his return to Fenway Park?

Notes: A's to hold meeting on Monday  —  Pitching issues at the forefront of discussion topics  —  KANSAS CITY — The Esteban Loaiza situation in particular, and the Athletics pitching overall, will be addressed on Monday in a meeting with general manager Billy Beane in Anaheim.

Dodgers-Padres Preview  —  The San Diego Padres are desperate for some offense.  A win would also be welcome.  —  They'll look to end a five-game losing streak when they wrap up a three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on Sunday.  —  The Padres (8-15) …

Angry White Sox Beat Angels  —  Chicago Manager Guillen is mad at Scioscia after Escobar hits Pierzynski during L.A.'s 2-1 loss.  —  Did he or didn't he?  —  Did Angel pitcher Kelvim Escobar hit Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski on purpose on Saturday as payback for last year's American League championship series?

Agent says Boras' group 'stalking' his client … The agent for a prominent Atlanta Braves prospect has lodged a complaint with the Major League Baseball Players Association accusing Scott Boras' group of trying to steal his client by "stalking" the player throughout the minor leagues.

BERARDINO: Sunday MLB column  —  Book claims Derek Jeter is a defensive liability  —  The Fielding Bible isn't really to Derek Jeter what Game of Shadows is to Barry Bonds.  —  John Dewan's fascinating new handbook doesn't actually tear down the entire Jeter Myth in the way those two San …

Commentary: High-tech batter's helmet gets mixed reviews  —  Take a closer look at the batter's box this season and you might see hitters wearing headgear that looks more appropriate for H.G. Wells than Vernon Wells.  —  Ten years after catchers started wearing hockey-style goalie masks …

Struggle may be thing of the past  —  CLEVELAND — During batting practice at Jacobs Field on Saturday, Rangers manager Buck Showalter watched Brad Wilkerson walk by and softly said, "He's coming around.  Knock on wood, but he had some of his best at-bats [Friday night]."