Theriot promoted, will get shot at 2nd  —  SAN DIEGO — Infielder Ryan Theriot was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Monday to try to infuse some life in a flat-lining offense.  —  The 26-year-old second baseman, one of the final roster cuts this spring, was hitting .309 at Iowa with five stolen bases.

Fresh faces help keep ball rolling  —  Vazquez, Thome star in another Sox romp  —  Let's just call it Newcomers Night.  —  Two players who weren't with the White Sox for their championship season helped keep them on pace for another Saturday night.  —  Javier Vazquez, acquired from Arizona …

IT'S A GOOD, CLOSE SAVE FOR JORGE  —  May 7, 2006 — MET NOTES With Billy Wagner and a few other relievers unavailable yesterday, Jorge Julio was given the ball for the ninth inning.  Not surprisingly, Julio struggled - but he eventually took care of business.

Tough times for Marlins — and their fans  —  Tony Gwynn & Jeff Passan: These teams turn it around Can Bonds catch Aaron?  —  MIAMI (AP) — The vendor climbed the steps in the stands behind home plate, searching for customers amid the empty seats during the Florida Marlins' latest loss.

Sheff gets rest of the story  —  Ten to 14 days off should heal his wrist; Melky likely to move up  —  When Gary Sheffield went to get a second opinion on his bruised left wrist yesterday, he feared the worst-case scenario, a season-ending injury, according to a friend.

Stay on DL a possibility for Contreras  —  White Sox to make decision Tuesday afternoon on hurting ace  —  CHICAGO — The White Sox would not confirm a Monday report from WSCR 670 AM in Chicago, the team's flagship radio station, stating that Jose Contreras was headed to the 15-day disabled list with hip problems.

Ponson has muscle strain, Rincon to have surgery  —  THE PROBLEM Cardinals pitcher gets MRI exam, and the results show the area affected is near his right elbow.  —  THE FUTURE He will be out at least one start and could land on the 15-day disabled list.  —  Cardinals righthander Sidney Ponson …

Notes: Glass considering 'alternatives'  —  General manager Baird declines comment about job status  —  KANSAS CITY — The status remained quo as far as changes go with the Royals.  —  That was gist of what owner David Glass told reporters in a very brief session before Monday night's …

Notes: Rangers cut ties with Shouse  —  Tejeda optioned to Triple-A; Feldman returns to Majors  —  ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers restocked their depleted bullpen as expected on Monday, calling up right-hander Scott Feldman and optioning Robinson Tejeda to Triple-A Oklahoma.

Giants designate Fassero for assignment and he might call it quits  —  Giants designate Fassero for assignment and he might call it quits  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jeff Fassero might have thrown his final pitch in a major league career spanning 15 seasons.

Nets roll over Heat again, take Game 1  —  MIAMI (AP) - Sitting on his lap after the game, Vince Carter's daughter crumpled a stat sheet in her tiny hands.  —  FOX Bite  —  Videos  —  Nets steal one in Miami  —  New Jersey jumped out to a comfortable lead and held off a late comeback attempt …

Utley named NL Player of the Week  —  Second baseman hit .483, helped Phillies to seven wins  —  Chase Utley's numbers were a big part of the reason the Phillies second baseman was named Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week.  —  Fourteen hits in 29 at-bats …

Mailbag: Nats new owners to rebuild  —  Beat reporter Bill Ladson answers Nationals fans' questions … With the Lerner group expressing the need to rebuild the Nationals' farm system, I have the following question: How bad is the farm system?  — Mike E., Springfield, Va.  —  Mike, it's not very good.

Notes: Fuentes, wife adopt a newborn  —  Rockies closer excited to be a father for the first time  —  ST. LOUIS — The Astros' Craig Biggio didn't stand a chance against Rockies closer Brian Fuentes on Sunday.  The third-strike pitch that ended Colorado's 5-3 victory at Coors Field had a higher purpose.