Cashman Won't Panic As Red Sox Streak  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees are slipping in the AL East primarily because the Red Sox are so hot.  —  But Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said no emergency trade is imminent.  —  "I'm not going to do something that could hurt us in the long term," Cashman said.

For Nats, A Really Bad Trip  —  Road Woes Continue, Patterson Is Ailing: Blue Jays 8, Nationals 4  —  TORONTO, June 29 — He didn't say it as if he was resigned to his team's fate, as if there was no hope at all.  But Washington Manager Frank Robinson's response could only seem realistic given …

Steinbrenner's spending has AL on top  —  George Steinbrenner turns 76 on the Fourth of July.  His legacy as owner of the New York Yankees is secure.  —  The Boss made the American League into a powerful beast.  —  In the B.S. era (before Steinbrenner), the AL had turned meek and out of date.

Barrett: Brewers' Lee belongs at Wrigley  —  Michael Barrett is a catcher, but he made a strong pitch Wednesday for Cubs general manager Jim Hendry to pursue Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Carlos Lee.  —  Lee's power explosions at Wrigley Field remind Barrett of how his former Montreal Expos …

Personal trainer refuses to testify in Bonds case  —  Barry Bonds' personal trainer refused to testify yesterday to the federal grand jury investigating the San Francisco slugger for perjury.  —  Greg Anderson, who served three months in prison after pleading guilty last year for his role …

Kasten prioritizes 'long term'  —  Incoming Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten hinted yesterday the team will be active in acquiring young talent at the July 31 trade deadline, and reiterated his commitment to rebuilding the team's depleted farm system.

Dunn hits 25th, Junior homers in fourth consecutive game  —  CBS SportsLine.com wire reports  —  CINCINNATI — Adam Dunn wanted to see a few pitches from Jimmy Gobble.  He jumped all over the fourth one.  —  Dunn took the first two pitches from the reliever for strikes and fouled off …

Palmeiro speaks … The man whose finger-wagging image may forever be the lasting snapshot of baseball's so-called steroid era hasn't paid much attention to the sport's most recent drug scandal.  —  Rafael Palmeiro spends his mornings working out, his days playing baseball with his two sons …

Reds give manager Narron, GM Krivsky extensions  —  CINCINNATI — The eight-game winning streak that vaulted the Cincinnati Reds into first place in the NL Central earlier this month convinced their new owner that things were headed in the right direction.  —  The ensuing slump didn't change Bob Castellini's mind.

Hermida helps surge  —  Maybe it's just a coincidence, but the Marlins' recent hot spell started when outfielder Jeremy Hermida returned from the disabled list.  Since then, Florida has won 23 of 33 games, eight of 11 series and is hitting.  271, nearly 20 points higher than the team hit without him.

Rock the game clock  —  As game times are ticking back from three-plus hours, the Rockies are displaying better defense; players hope staying fresher will help them contend  —  Seattle - To understand the Rockies' standing in the NL, think DSL.  —  For years, Colorado was a dial-up franchise in a high-speed world.