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.

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.

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 …

Royals' GM offer on table  —  Braves assistant Moore is considering job but wants total control of personnel  —  NEW YORK — The Royals have offered the job of general manager to Braves assistant Dayton Moore but are ready to move on to other candidates if the two sides can't reach agreement by this weekend.

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.

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.

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.

Home fine with Rangers' Millwood  —  ARLINGTON - Kevin Millwood isn't worried about his lack of success early this season at Ameriquest Field.  —  "I'm not in any way intimidated by this ballpark," Millwood said.  "The one thing you don't want to do is walk a lot of people because when the wind blows, the ball flies.

Notes: Ailing Cards regroup after off-day  —  Molina and Isringhausen among players battling illness  —  SAN DIEGO — Following a big win on Wednesday, Cardinals players and coaches prepared to revel in a well-deserved off-day.  When the day came, many of them were too sick to enjoy it.

A black(out) eye for baseball  —  Jey Cho is 24 years old.  He helps manage trusts.  He enjoys watching the Oakland Athletics in his down time.  And this poses a very large problem.  —  See, Cho lives in Las Vegas.  While he has his choice of five Cirque du Soleil shows …

Late Treatment Irks Kotchman  —  Casey Kotchman hasn't beaten mononucleosis yet, but he's feeling better after visits to several specialists and a round of medication.  He isn't happy, however, that the Angels did not refer him to specialists when his illness was diagnosed during team physicals at the start of spring training.

Notes: Ross sent packing ... again  —  Outfielder dealt to Marlins as reliever Mercker activated  —  CINCINNATI — Outfielder Cody Ross' Friday began with a phone call from Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky.  —  "Cody, I've got some good news and some bad news," Krivsky said from the other end of the line.