Rockies clear field after fans throw garbage  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies cleared the field in the ninth inning of Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants after fans threw garbage following the ejection of Barry Bonds.  —  Bonds was batting in the ninth …

Andruw Jones claimed on waivers; 10-5 rights loom … With Andruw Jones only days away from gaining trade veto power, the All-Star center fielder was claimed on waivers by an unnamed team, leaving the Braves until 1 p.m. ET Saturday to decide whether to take their last opportunity to deal Jones unfettered.

Red Sox make big catch, acquire Orioles' Lopez  —  BALTIMORE — Javy Lopez was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to Boston on Friday, a deal that gives the former All-Star another chance to play and provides the Red Sox a replacement for injured catcher Jason Varitek.

Tigers star who struck out the Babe dies at 95  —  Elden Auker, the submarine-style pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth, faced Dizzy Dean and helped the Detroit Tigers win their first World Series championship, died Friday.  He was 95.  —  Auker died in Vero Beach, Fla., where he had lived since 1974.

CALL HIM 'LITTLE' JOE  —  WITH REYNOLDS OUT, MORGAN ON SERIES  —  In the wake of the firing of Harold Reynolds, Joe Morgan will be the new analyst on ABC's coverage of the Little League World Series.  —  For the U.S. Championship on Aug. 26 and the World Championship the next day …

Colon has rotator cuff injury; probably done for the season  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The season could be over for Los Angeles Angels right-hander Bartolo Colon, who learned Friday he has a rotator cuff problem — the latest setback in an injury-plagued season for last year's AL Cy Young winner.

Royals, Hochevar Agree To Terms  —  The wait is over.  Luke Hochevar will play Organized Baseball.  —  The Royals announced they have agreed to terms on a major league contract (through 2009) with Hochevar, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2006 draft.  Hochevar's deal is reported to be similar …

A's place SS Bobby Crosby on 15-day disabled list  —  IF D'Angelo Jimenez selected from Sacramento; LHP Randy Keisler designated for assignment  —  OAKLAND — The Oakland A's today placed shortstop Bobby Crosby on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 31 with a lower back strain.

Sox appeal  —  Nothing like a World Series run to make a team popular.  A poll shows the South Siders are closing in on the Cubs and Bears.  —  A Bear market it remains.  And the Cubs can still lay claim to being the most lovable baseball team in town despite this year's losses.

Big Tex is a big hit again  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - As the All-Star break came and went, people inside and outside of the Rangers' organization wondered where the Mark Teixeira they depended on and were wowed by in 2005 had gone.  —  Teixeira was still playing terrific defense …

2001 steroid incident falling on deaf ears  —  It has garnered nary a mention in th sports pages, and as far as I can tell, only Deadspin has noticed this story so far.  But it's a bombshell.  —  According to reports in the Daily News earlier this week, Juan Gonzalez and his trainer nearly …

LIFE OF BRIAN JUST FINE THESE DAYS, THANK YOU  —  ALL THE phone calls were worth it yesterday.  All of Brian Cashman's persistent calls out to fellow GMs, all of those he received from a demanding George Steinbrenner, all of those he made to belittling radio talk show hosts to explain his actions were rewarded - at least temporarily.

Quick hook awaits if Vazquez falters  —  TORONTO — When Javier Vazquez pitches Saturday against Toronto, he will be on a very short leash because the White Sox are in a win-now mode.  —  "We just have to win," manager Ozzie Guillen said.  "We can't give anybody the chance.