Politte sent packing  —  Sox part ways with '05 bullpen stalwart; Buehrle still off-target  —  NEW YORK — It was a game struggling White Sox ace Mark Buehrle and embattled reliever Cliff Politte would like to forget.  —  That's unlikely.  —  Buehrle lasted only three-plus innings Saturday in losing his third consecutive start.

Pirates entertaining offers for Jack Wilson  —  But team apparently is not eager to trade shortstop  —  The Pirates are entertaining trade offers for shortstop Jack Wilson, multiple sources said yesterday, although it is unlikely he will be dealt by Major League Baseball's July 31 deadline.

Beanball incident may have carryover  —  Milton Bradley might have a thing or two to teach his Oakland teammates about anger management before the final pitch of today's series finale is thrown.  —  Because the A's are steamed.  —  The 96 mph fastball thrown by Curt Schilling that hit Nick Swisher …

Stephen Drew make ML debut for Arizona  —  PHOENIX — The Drew family has a tradition.  When one of the Drew brothers is promoted to the major leagues, everyone gets a phone call.  It happened first with J.D. in 1998, then with Tim in 2000.  —  On Friday night it was Stephen Drew's turn.

Early Pitchers' Duel Turns Into Cubs Rout  —  CHICAGO, July 15 — The game was scoreless through five innings, a crisp pitchers' duel that nonetheless seemed ominous for Cubs fans as soon as their pitcher's focus on scoring runs disrupted his ability to prevent them.

No saves recorded during full day of baseball  —  NEW YORK (AP) — There was no saving baseball during a wild Saturday full of blowouts and walkoff wins.  —  It marked the first time in nearly three decades a full day of major league games were played without a save recorded.

Somebody stop Selig  —  Game's managers vehemently against Selig's Never on Sunday plan.  —  Somebody stop Bud Selig before he tinkers again.  —  Assigning home-field advantage for the World Series to the league that wins the All-Star Game was bad enough, but last week …

Padres send Park to contain Braves  —  Atlanta (41-49) at San Diego (48-41), 7:05 p.m. PT  —  In Saturday's game between the Braves and the Padres, it will be interesting to see if either team's offense has anything left in the tank.  —  The same holds true for each team's bullpens …

No simple solution for Selig  —  Cincinnati - It permeates the game like a bad odor, seeping through clubhouses and settling in the commissioner's office.  —  Barry Bonds' legal problems soon will intersect with Bud Selig's best interests.  —  The embattled San Francisco Giants slugger …

View from Pluto  —  Good signs in Vegas  —  How about some good news?  —  • It's just summer league, but the Cavaliers have reasons to like first-round draft pick Shannon Brown.  The 6-foot-3 guard from Michigan State played 30 minutes a game, averaged 14 points and shot 50 percent …

Notes: Verlander well-rested, set to start  —  Right-hander goes for win No. 11; Infante starts in center field  —  DETROIT — If Justin Verlander's biggest concern Saturday is how well he can pitch in the Tigers' Detroit Stars replica uniforms as part of Negro Leagues Tribute Weekend …

Is Majewski Worn Out?  —  Bill Bray and Gary Majewski have been touted as everything from the next Nasty Boys to the cure for b.o.  Everyone who's supported this trade starts by saying that improved middle relief is essential to the Reds' chances of contention.