After tour across the OF, Pena sits  —  NEW YORK - Wily Mo Pena earned a unique spot in Red Sox history Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to stay in the starting lineup for last night's 7-3 loss to the Yankees.  —  Pena became the first Sox outfielder in at least 46 years to play all three outfield positions in one game.

Trachsel looks to win series for Mets  —  New York Mets (22-11) at Philadelphia (18-15), 7:05 p.m. ET  —  The Mets look for more breathing room in the National League East when they take on the Phillies on Thursday in the decisive game of their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

Some boys just can't think pink  —  Geoff Blum notes that he has five women in his household - wife Kory and four daughters, including his year-old triplets.  —  But he will not be swinging a pink bat Sunday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago, even if the Mother's Day tribute is part …

L.A. Psychologist Who Didn't Get Tote Bag at Mother's Day Angel Game Files Lawsuit  —  A Los Angeles psychologist who was denied a tote bag during a Mother's Day giveaway at an Angel game is suing the baseball team, alleging sex and age discrimination.  —  Michael Cohn's class-action claim …

Look for Nationals to be active shoppers  —  Teams under new ownership often try to impress their fans by adding name talent.  —  The Nationals could do just the opposite, trading veterans for prospects before the July 31 non-waiver deadline.  —  The most likely to be moved …

Chat transcript: Can Rangers overcome Yankees hex?  —  Evan Grant: Not sure who's got a tougher next 10 days, me or the Rangers.  At least they are flying charter.  While they enjoy an off day before going to Boston, New York and Houston, I'm here for you.  At least for the next 60 minutes.

Griffey activated, will bat third  —  Center fielder off disabled list following knee strain  —  CINCINNATI — Wet weather and chilly temperatures at Great American Ball Park on Thursday didn't make for an ideal night for a baseball game.  —  With his right knee feeling ready to return …

Notes: Game on for rehabbing Gagne?  —  Injured Dodgers closer feels great after recent workouts  —  LOS ANGELES — The tentative start date for Eric Gagne's injury rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas is May 25, but he's already absolutely, positively sure that his elbow is fixed.

Art of hitting has Big Papi shaking his head: But Ortiz breaks slump  —  NEW YORK - The art and science of hitting a baseball is so difficult to master, it still makes David Ortiz feel like a humble man.  —  Even after a 4-for-4 night, one that featured a magnificent nine-pitch at-bat …

Under The Knife  —  A Kid, His Bike, and the Knee That Roared  —  I spent part of today riding my new bike and listening to podcasts of some of my favorite shows, MLB Radio's Fantasy 411 and The Official Lost Podcast.  It's been a while since I rode my bike anywhere, pedalling away with the wind in my face.

Alchemy in the Boogie Down  —  Bronx Banter Interview: Joel Sherman  —  This is a tidy year for baseball anniversaries here in New York: Thirty years ago, the Yanks returned to the playoffs for the first time since 1964; twenty years ago, the Mets enjoyed the best season in their organization's history …

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 …

Rev. Jackson urging Bonds on  —  Slugger stuck on 713, held hitless by Zambrano, Cubs  —  SAN FRANCISCO — It doesn't get any weirder than this: When the doors to the Giants clubhouse opened after Wednesday night's 8-1 drubbing by the Cubs and right-hander Carlos Zambrano, the Rev. Jesse Jackson was in there and Barry Bonds was not.

Pirates Notebook: Perez's starting status likely on line today  —  Although no one is saying so, there are signs that Oliver Perez's start this afternoon against Arizona could be his last for the Pirates for quite some time.  —  For one, general manager Dave Littlefield has acknowledged …