Grimsley asks for and gets release from D-Backs  —  PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday released pitcher Jason Grimsley, one day after his home was searched by federal agents as part of an investigation into steroid use by athletes.  —  General manager Josh Byrnes told …

Notes: Colon's return imminent  —  Could join Angels on Sunday, bump Jered Weaver from rotation  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Angels are expecting the return of Bartolo Colon soon, possibly by Sunday.  —  Colon did not suffer any setbacks following Tuesday's 82-pitch outing and also maintained …

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 …

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.

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 .

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 …

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: Cruz placed on DL  —  Righty Nippert called up to start Wednesday  —  PHOENIX — Juan Cruz's transition to a Major League starting pitcher hit a snag Monday.  —  The Diamondbacks' 27-year-old right-hander was throwing long toss in the outfield when his throwing shoulder felt tired.

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 …

Alas, the odds are against M's top pick  —  This just in from Twilight Zone News Services:  —  SEATTLE — Picking up a phone to answer a call from the Seattle Mariners, highly regarded pitcher Brandon Morrow suffered an injury to his pitching elbow Tuesday that may have to be repaired by "Tommy John" ligament replacement surgery.

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.

Lies, Damned Lies  —  Tony LaRussa and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Long Game  —  Each year, there are a handful of relatively ordinary baseball games that forever etch themselves in my memory.  Last Friday's Cubs-Cardinals game is one such contest.