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 …

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 …

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 …

Red Sox draft the next Papelbon  —  Rookie closer's younger brother selected in 48th round  —  NEW YORK — Rookie closer Jonathan Papelbon has been a dominant surprise this season.  Though it might be a while before the Red Sox find the next Papelbon, they at least did so in a literal sense …

Built to last  —  Milledge lends hand as Tom tops Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES - Lastings Milledge's right arm was in the spotlight once again last night.  But it wasn't for high-fiving Dodger fans at Chavez Ravine.  —  The rookie sensation gunned down Nomar Garciaparra in the eighth inning …

Despite youth movement, critic remains down on farm  —  The Yankee farm system has had an approval rating in recent years to which perhaps only Barry Bonds can relate.  For that matter, "The Da Vinci Code" is a critics' delight compared to reviews of Yankee prospects from within the baseball industry.

Draft trend steering top prospects to best teams … Last year, Austin Jackson, a teenage outfielder who had committed to play guard for Georgia Tech's basketball team, was considered an unsignable prospect in the MLB Rule 4 Draft, despite a five-tool package that could have led to his selection in the top couple of rounds.

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.

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.

Wood's pain ... rookie's gain?  —  Shoulder examined; Cubs may tap Marmol  —  HOUSTON — Kerry Wood's lingering shoulder issues may open a door for rookie right-hander Carlos Marmol, who figures to take Wood's starting spot Sunday in Cincinnati.  —  Wood flew to Cincinnati on Wednesday …