Blown call, rain delay prolong Mariners' misery  —  Yankees win, get new life on disputed play  —  NEW YORK — The Mariners have had more than their share of extra-inning games lately — three times in five games since last week's All-Star Game.  —  Seattle has lost all three …

Phillies-Padres Preview  —  Adrian Gonzalez is finally living up to his potential.  —  Gonzalez seeks to maintain his torrid hitting since the All-Star break when the San Diego Padres try to complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park on Wednesday.

Angels 7, Indians 5  —  Box score  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Joe Saunders pitched seven sharp innings in an emergency start for the ailing Kelvim Escobar and the Los Angeles Angels extended their longest winning streak of the season to eight games with a 7-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.

Nats Begin Preparing for Soriano Trade  —  MIAMI, July 18 — The Washington Nationals, fresh with the possibility that the Seattle Mariners will become a serious contender to acquire left fielder Alfonso Soriano, have started scouting the Mariners' system for prospects.

Clines, Rothschild will sink or swim with Baker  —  Not many organizations would have gone this long at so bad a clip without at least a coach paying the price for an underachieving group of players.  —  The Houston Astros, who began Tuesday last in the National League with a .257 batting average …

Slumping Crosby keeps moving down the order  —  The shortstop, batting eighth, connects for his first homer since May 31  —  A's notebook  —  BALTIMORE — As Bobby Crosby's batting average continues to sink, so does his name in Ken Macha's batting order.

Bonds faces possible grand jury indictment, MLB suspension  —  San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds, who has repeatedly denied he knowingly used illegal performance-enhancing drugs, could be indicted as early as Wednesday by a federal grand jury for perjury and tax evasion, according to attorneys involved in the case.

O's, Phils discuss swap … Hoping to bolster their offense at the non-waiver trade deadline for both the present and the near future, the Orioles have discussed sending starter Rodrigo Lopez to the Philadelphia Phillies for one of their two expensive outfielders, Bobby Abreu or Pat Burrell.

Billingsley earns first career victory  —  Rookie allows six hits, no runs in seven innings vs. D-Backs  —  PHOENIX — The Dodgers reverted back to a four-rookie alignment Tuesday night and not only didn't lose another game, they didn't lose any equipment, either.

One-hit wonder  —  Lester's superb 8 innings leads Sox shutout of KC  —  With starters becoming an endangered species — Tim Wakefield's cranky back putting him at least temporarily out of commission along with David Wells (balky knee), Matt Clement (sluggish shoulder), and Lenny DiNardo …

Let debate begin on 'Hometown Heroes'  —  DHL sponsors fan voting for 30 big-league teams' best  —  They live in our hearts as Cooperstown plaques; as statues, monuments, retired numbers and foul-pole flags at Major League ballparks; as baseball cards and beloved memorabilia …

King could be next reliever to hit road  —  Colorado interested in Red Sox's Seanez  —  Pittsburgh - Ray King spoke with David Cortes before the latter left.  King told him to clear his head and welcome work in Triple-A Colorado Springs.  But with the clubhouse door revolving, King wonders if he's next.

M&M boys mean more money  —  Roommates Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau of the Twins are expected to receive long-term contract offers this winter that could total $70 million between them.  —  "That would be nice, but who knows?"  Morneau said Tuesday.  "I've got to worry about finishing this year first."

Jose, Mets still in stitches  —  CINCINNATI - Jose Reyes, who missed six straight starts with a cut left pinkie, quickly got tested with a pair of sharp double-play grounders in his return to the lineup last night.  Reyes, mostly affected when catching balls, said Scott Hatteberg's second-inning shot stung …

Giants could be looking to deal  —  The Giants are interested in trading for Nationals second baseman Jose Vidro, according to two major-league sources.  —  The disclaimer:  —  A third source with knowledge of the Giants' intentions says Vidro hasn't been discussed.

Pirates Notebook: Rockies' Shealy in trade sights  —  The Pirates are one of five teams pursuing Colorado Rockies first baseman Ryan Shealy through a trade.  —  Shealy, 26, spent the entire season with Class AAA Colorado Springs before being recalled Monday to participate in the current series.