Power company  —  Giambi, Posada, Rodriguez go deep as Yankees get even  —  Curt Schilling goes right to the top after giving up his third homer, a two-run shot to Jorge Posada in the fifth.  (Reuters Photo)  —  NEW YORK — Is it merely coincidence or convenience that Curt Schilling's season …

Brewers-Padres Preview  —  Petco Park was not a friendly place for the San Diego Padres during the first month of the season, but now they don't want to leave.  —  The Padres (18-16) wrap up their best homestand of the season Thursday when they host the Milwaukee Brewers (17-17) in the finale of their three-game series.

Washington Nationals  —  Should Nats Make a Run at Keeping Soriano?  —  So, how do you feel about Alfonso Soriano now?  —  In five weeks, the most controversial Nat of spring training has become, by far, the most exciting Washington player of the regular season.  How long will he be here in his walk year?

Sunday's lineup will be in the pink  —  PHILADELPHIA - Pink will be in fashion Sunday in Milwaukee.  —  Several Mets are expected to use pink bats when Major League Baseball partners with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation on Mother's Day to raise awareness of the fight against breast cancer.

Angel Bats Finally Swingin' in the Rain  —  They get six runs in the ninth inning to break away from the White Sox for a 12-5 victory.  —  CHICAGO — When it rains, it pours, and that goes for the Angel offense as well as the drenching U.S. Cellular Field took in the ninth inning Wednesday night.

M's balk at series sweep  —  Moyer's blunder allows only run; offense dormant again  —  It's one thing to lose on one bad pitch.  Every pitcher has experienced that.  —  It's something else entirely to lose on a pitch you never threw.  —  Mariners starter Jamie Moyer balked in the only run …

Man denied bag says Angels discriminated  —  SANTA ANA, Calif. — A man who was denied a red nylon tote bag during a Mother's Day promotion at an Angels baseball game has filed a sex and age discrimination lawsuit against the team.  —  The class action claim filed by Michael Cohn …

For Albert Pujols, will 2006 be  —  A bigger bang?  —  In 1998:  —  Mark McGwire hit his 18th home run of the year in the 43rd game.  He finished 1998 with 70 home runs.  —  In 2001:  —  Barry Bonds hit his 18th home run of the year in the 42nd game.  He finished 2001 with 73 home runs.

Baker juggles top of his lineup  —  Cedeno, Pierre switch places in effort to ignite offense  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Manager Dusty Baker decided to shake up the Cubs' lineup again Wednesday night, moving Ronny Cedeno into the leadoff spot and moving struggling Juan Pierre into the No. 2 hole.

San Antonio, Marlins end courtship for now  —  The Marlins won't be moving to San Antonio, at least not any time soon.  —  Officials in Bexar County, Texas, had set a May 15 deadline for the Marlins to pledge a move west.  But the team this week declined to meet the deadline …

Thomas trying to put finger on struggles  —  TORONTO - There is more to Frank Thomas' early-season slump than just chipping away the rust built up over two injury abbreviated seasons.  —  "You put pressure on yourself," A's hitting coach Gerald Perry said.

Five straight for Dodgers as Tomko rolls  —  Kent, Furcal and Garciaparra homer to provide ample cushion  —  LOS ANGELES — It was almost amusing to Grady Little, the questions about Brett Tomko's flirtation with a no-hitter that, in truth, never got past the fourth inning because of a debatable ruling by the official scorer.

RANGERS NOTES  —  Showalter ejected on a sacrifice  —  ARLINGTON - Buck Showalter and Mark Wegner agreed that Showalter had the best of intentions in the fourth inning when Brad Wilkerson did not like a called third strike.  —  Wilkerson protested and Showalter came out on the field to make sure Wilkerson was not ejected.