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.

Cards' skid reaches 8 games  —  BREWERS 4, CARDINALS 3  —  Up next: 6:15 tonight vs. Milwaukee.  TV: KPLR (Channel 11)  —  A Cardinals lineup thirsting for hits and any dash of heroics that will halt their foreboding relapse got the hits but didn't find a hero Friday night.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …