Wells is still able to talk good game  —  PHILADELPHIA — David Wells turned 43 yesterday, and while he said he feels 10 years older, his mouth hasn't slowed down a bit, as he demonstrated anew in a 30-minute group interview in which he weighed in on Barry Bonds's alleged steroid use and …

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.

Notes: Lawton sent packing  —  Veteran designated for assignment; Morse called up  —  SEATTLE — With playing time becoming increasingly infrequent for Matt Lawton, the Seattle Mariners decided to sever ties with the veteran outfielder by designating him for assignment before Saturday's game against San Diego.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …