To Joy and Resentment, Bonds Matches Ruth  —  OAKLAND, Calif., May 20 — After Barry Bonds hit a solo home run Saturday to equal Babe Ruth's career total of 714, he circled the bases amid plenty of cheering and an undercurrent of booing.  It was indicative of the ambivalence surrounding Bonds's quest …

The 'cheap shot' heard 'round city  —  Ever the entertainer, professional wrestling buff A.J. Pierzynski offered his unique idea for turning Saturday's fisticuffs with Cubs catcher Michael Barrett  —  into a positive for everybody.  "Barrett against me in a cage, hype it up, pay-per-view," Pierzynski said.

Wagner case not closed  —  Hints at a Willie mistake  —  In the losing clubhouse, Billy Wagner was taking the blame in stand-up fashion for his unfathomable meltdown.  If he said he (stunk) once, he must have said it a dozen times.  —  If he had left it at that, the Mets could move …

Padres-Mariners Preview  —  Chan Ho Park has made the most of his recent outings at Safeco Field.  —  He'll try to win his fifth straight decision at Safeco on Sunday afternoon when the San Diego Padres try to avoid a three-game sweep by the Seattle Mariners .

Soriano's Blast Gets Nats Started  —  There is no mystery about the environment at RFK Stadium.  Score some runs and the fans will rise, the stands will bounce, and the Washington Nationals will take that energy and run with it.  No hitting, and there will be no cheering.

Legislature OKs financing for new Twins stadium  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will eventually lose one of baseball's true home-field advantages.  They're more than happy to give that up in favor of some fresh air and natural grass.  —  State lawmakers gave final approval early Sunday …

Kinsler showing signs of progress  —  HOUSTON - Ian Kinsler continues to make progress in his medical rehabilitation and could rejoin the Rangers as early as Monday.  —  Kinsler has been at Triple A Oklahoma and had a breakout game Friday night, going 3-for-4 with a home run against Salt Lake.

Notes: Wright plays out his dreams  —  Game-winning hits the stuff of childhood fantasies  —  NEW YORK — Everyone who's played baseball as a child has envisioned it ... a runner on base, two outs, bottom of the ninth, tie ball game, whether it was stickball, Little League, wiffle ball, high school, you name it.

Notes: Burke to come off DL on Monday  —  Springer returns to team, eligible to play on Tuesday  —  HOUSTON — Chris Burke is due to come off the disabled list on Monday.  Considering how some Houston Astros players have sputtered lately, it's only natural to speculate as to when Burke …

Veteran Alex Gonzalez Decides to Retire  —  Chris Coste Called Up  —  Veteran infielder Alex Gonzalez has decided to retire from baseball, Phillies General Manager Pat Gillick announced this afternoon.  He will be placed on the voluntarily retired list.  —  "I have decided to retire …

Hingis wins Italian Open for first title since return  —  ROME (AP) — Martina Hingis beat 16th-seeded Dinara Safina 6-2, 7-5 Sunday for her first title since coming out of retirement.  —  Hingis spent nearly three years out of the game with foot and ankle injuries, but returned in January.

Pelfrey struggles, but B-Mets sweep  —  BINGHAMTON — The Binghamton Mets broke out of their offensive funk with a pair of one-run victories Saturday night.  —  The B-Mets, who had lost seven of their last eight games, rallied to defeat the Altoona Curve, 3-2, in eight innings in the second of two games at NYSEG Stadium.

Reyes throttles Royals; Pujols launches 21st  —  KANSAS CITY — Anthony Reyes won a game of much meaning Saturday night.  He won it with command, won it with an array of weapons, won it with his parents looking on for only the second time in his professional career.