A New Front in Baseball's Drug War  —  Jason Grimsley, a journeyman pitcher with the Arizona Diamondbacks, took only two hours to disclose what he surely hoped would remain a secret, and what other major leaguers also wanted to keep private.  About two months ago, according to federal investigators …

Santana Joins Angels' Weavers  —  He has a new look, but control of his emotions is the key to a sharp effort in a 12-2 victory over Devil Rays.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ervin Santana thought his new braids, which took three hours to weave at a local salon, had something to do with his dominance …

Madson learns that time is on his side  —  PHOENIX - Ryan Madson is one of those tall, skittish guys.  —  He does everything fast: eats fast, walks fast, talks fast.  —  When he pitches fast, well, that's a problem.  He might have gotten past that problem for good yesterday.

Road to Recovery  —  "It was about what I expected."  —  That is how Nationals starting pitcher John Patterson summed up his first rehab start at Potomac.  He pitched three and a third innings of a 4-1 loss at home to Winston-Salem.  Patterson surrendered four hits, one walk, and two runs …

Nats Add Former Orioles Manager as a Consultant  —  In a move that will further prepare the Washington Nationals for what could be a flurry of deals before the July 31 trade deadline, General Manager Jim Bowden yesterday hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a special consultant …

Padres-Brewers Preview  —  With their lineup struggling, the San Diego Padres hope Chan Ho Park can continue his dominance over the Milwaukee Brewers when the teams' four-game series at Miller Park continues Wednesday.  —  The Brewers (28-31) defeated the Padres 5-1 on Tuesday behind a three-hitter from Dave Bush .

Yanks' Class of 2006 is complete  —  New York selects 25 pitchers and 25 position players  —  NEW YORK — After two days and 50 rounds, the Yankees have their Class of 2006.  —  New York selected 25 pitchers and 25 position players, seven of whom are outfielders.

Mets Are Bruised, and Martínez Is Battered  —  LOS ANGELES, June 6 — Not much went the Mets' way Tuesday night, the least of their problems being their 8-5 loss to the Dodgers.  —  José Reyes did not start because of a sprained right wrist.  Cliff Floyd sprained his ankle running …

Notes: Kiker impresses  —  Connor raves about top pick; Eaton progessing well  —  KANSAS CITY — Pitching coach Mark Connor got a chance to see left-hander Kasey Kiker, the Rangers' first-round pick in the First-Year Player Draft, in a bullpen session before the draft.  —  Connor came away impressed to say the least.

Bonser to take on Mariners  —  Minnesota (25-32) at Seattle (27-33), 9:05 p.m. CT  —  The game on Wednesday night looks like a tale of two teams that are going in the same direction.  Unfortunately for the Twins and the Mariners, the direction they are going is down, not up.

Draft Chat: Jim Callis  —  Q: … A:  —  Jim Callis: Hi, everyone.  Let's see how many questions we can knock off in 90 minutes, before I have to do some radio before chatting at ESPN at 2 ET . . . Parmelee is comparable Moses.  Both were considered among the best pure high school bats in their respective draft years.