Giants acquire Hillenbrand from Blue Jays  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants acquired Shea Hillenbrand from Toronto on Friday night, two days after the Blue Jays booted him from the team for clashing with management.  —  The Giants sent reliever Jeremy Accardo to Toronto …

Martinez to throw bullpen session  —  Ace could come off DL to start by end of next week  —  NEW YORK — Mets ace Pedro Martinez will throw a bullpen session before Saturday's game and follow it up with a simulated game on Sunday afternoon.  —  If all goes well, the right-hander could come off …

Gabbard to make major league debut Saturday for Red Sox  —  SEATTLE (AP) — The battered Boston Red Sox will promote left-hander Kason Gabbard from Triple-A Pawtucket to start against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday in his major league debut, manager Terry Francona said.

Notes: Little rearranges lineup  —  Manager looking for answers amid second-half slump  —  PHOENIX — Russell Martin returned from a bruised wrist Thursday night, but Cesar Izturis was still attending to family matters and Dodgers manager Grade Little, left with essentially the same deck of cards, shuffled them anyway.

Baker: Lee may not be OK until '07  —  After having Sunday and Monday off to rest his still-healing right wrist, Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee had another one Thursday.  That's three days off in a span of five, leading to the question of just how serious the injury remains and how long it will take for him to be 100 percent.

Q&A with Stan Kasten  —  Incoming team president sees progress at RFK Stadium  —  The Nationals have a slogan for the three-game series against the Cubs this weekend: "Painting the Town Red."  It's the Nationals' way of showing the new changes at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium …

Yankees' Mussina rips struggling Rodriguez  —  New York Yankees ace Mike Mussina wasn't in a forgiving mood Thursday night as he lashed out at third baseman Alex Rodriguez.  —  Rodriguez's throwing error in the sixth inning led to a four-run inning for the Toronto Blue Jays …

These contenders need to act before deadline  —  Contenders, take note: The Braves' acquisition of closer Bob Wickman on Thursday was a classic example of a team filling a need before the July 31 non-waiver deadline.  —  While several clubs remain on the bubble, unsure of whether to be buyers or sellers …

Gonzalez left out and upset  —  D-Backs veteran sounds off after 'one-day' stint on bench  —  PHOENIX — Luis Gonzalez never likes to see his name out of the lineup, but his omission Thursday in the final game of a four-game series with the Dodgers was particularly upsetting.

What You Talking 'bout Willis?  —  RUMOR AND SPECULATION  —  Remember yesterday when I noted that it was quiet, too quiet?  Well, it's getting a little louder now.  Reports from Bernie have the Cards and the Marlins talking about a Dontrelle Willis swap.  The price tag?

Heated argument at hotel gets Canseco another run-in with cops  —  CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Former major league slugger Jose Canseco had another run-in with police this week after winning the home run derby at the Golden Baseball League's inaugural All-Star game.

Young ready to return to action  —  Tigers activate switch-hitting slugger after tough first half  —  DETROIT — The Tigers hope they have their switch-hitter back.  Dmitri Young knows he has his life back.  —  With a week and a half left until the July 31 deadline and with the most …

Notes: Sledge back with Padres  —  Leone also joins team; Peavy trade rumors dismissed  —  SAN FRANCISCO — It was a healthier, thinner, more confident Terrmel Sledge who rejoined his Padres teammates Friday and was immediately placed in the lineup in right field, batting second, with Brian Giles nursing a tight right hamstring.

Depth key for Mets  —  CINCINNATI — The Mets have been really big this summer about the team concept, boasting many diverse and talented parts.  —  In their galaxy of big names, they say there's always room for lesser lights to shine.  —  There haven't been too many games this summer …