Gonzalez retires after 13 seasons  —  Phils' veteran infielder hadn't acclimated to backup role  —  PHILADELPHIA — Alex Gonzalez grounded to third in the eighth inning of Saturday's 8-4 loss to Boston.  —  The next morning, the Phillies infielder grounded his career, retiring after 1,396 games and 13 seasons.

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 …

Post-collision contact sends Barrett over the edge  —  The fight might not be over, even though Cubs catcher Michael Barrett has yet to respond to White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski's offer to talk about their blowup and settle their differences out of the spotlight.

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 …

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.

Twins, Gophers score stadium victories  —  By a narrow 34 to 32 vote, the Senate put the final touches on a new $522 million downtown stadium for the Twins, ending an extraordinary run of legislative success.  —  The Minnesota Twins had to wait until nearly sunrise Sunday, but it in the end it was worth it.

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.

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 .

Don't cry for Larry; soon he'll be $40M richer  —  The part about the talks being kept quiet has got to please Dolan, anyway.  —  Nets connection  —  As far as the New York basketball scene is concerned, the best thing would be for rising superstar LeBron James to join his buddy Jay-Z …

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: Matthews feeling strong  —  Outfielder off to solid start despite missing Spring Training  —  HOUSTON — White Sox first baseman Dick Allen missed all of Spring Training in 1972 because of a contract dispute.  He didn't bother signing anything until right before Opening Day.

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.