Schilling's 200th doesn't come easy  —  Red Sox ace reaches milestone by stopping Devil Rays  —  He was by no means unhittable, but he was unbeatable.  —  Add unforgettable, as well.  —  As ordinary as last night's 6-4 win over Tampa Bay was before 36,409, including a happy and supportive family …

Ryu out to avoid sweep  —  Atlanta (26-23) at Chicago (18-30), 1:20 p.m. CT  —  The Cubs will look to a pitcher who will be making his first career start to help end the team's five-game losing streak.  —  Right-hander Jae Kuk Ryu will be called up from Triple-A Iowa to start against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Schilling takes mound for shot at win No. 200  —  Curt Schilling is a baseball historian.  He knows what 200 wins will mean in the context of the game should he reach that milestone tonight against Tampa Bay.  He knows where it will place him among the greats.

Pedro might retire when Mets contract expires … MIAMI — Pedro Martinez has enjoyed every pitch and every second he has spent in the majors, but he's already planning his retirement as an active player, possibly when his current contract with the New York Mets runs out after the 2008 season.

Commentary: Fan creates card set to honor Jewish players  —  The Marlins thought they were honoring their Jewish first baseman when they decided to give away Mike Jacobs T-shirts as part of Jewish Heritage Day at Dolphin Stadium this afternoon.  —  One small problem — Jacobs isn't Jewish …

Going wrong before big throng  —  41,526 watch Cubs fail in clutch, suffer 20th loss in 24 games  —  On an afternoon when fans were asked to protest outside, the Cubs drew their largest paid crowd in 28 years on the inside.  —  And what did those 41,526 fans get for their money at Wrigley Field?

Kent leaves game with wrist sprain  —  Second baseman pulled after second inning Saturday  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent left Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals with a sprained left wrist.  Kent's injury was to be evaluated, said a Dodgers spokesman.

Report: Royals offer GM job to Braves' Moore  —  The Royals are looking for Allard Baird's successor at general manager, even as he continues to fill the role in Kansas City.  —  The job has been offered to Braves assistant Dayton Moore, the Kansas City Star reported Saturday …

Notes: Gonzalez to arrive Sunday  —  Closer Turnbow won't let blown save affect his confidence  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Brewers' bullpen will receive a much-needed boost when Jeremi Gonzalez is scheduled to arrive in time for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Rays recall Shields from Triple-A  —  Fossum heads to disabled list because of groin injury  —  BOSTON — Choosing to play it safe with Casey Fossum, the Rays placed the left-hander on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander James Shields from Triple-A Durham.

Make Your Voice Heard  —  For years I've been complaining about letting fans vote on the All Star Game.  Every year it's a popularity contest.  Guys worthy of the honor get shafted and big names who have been hurt all year, ie Nomar Garciaparra, take their place instead.

Guillen goes on disabled list with hamstring injury  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder Jose Guillen was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained right hamstring.  —  The injury has bothered Guillen for more than a week.  He missed five games, then returned to play a full game Tuesday.