Angels-Rangers discipline announced  —  A total of 10 members of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Texas Rangers organizations have been disciplined for their participation in on-field incidents during their games on Tuesday and Wednesday at Ameriquest Field in Arlington.

Escobar holds down Mariners  —  Righty tosses seven solid innings for ninth victory  —  ANAHEIM — The way Mike Scioscia saw it, the Angels could have won an Emmy for their primetime performance on Thursday night, with Kelvim Escobar earning one for best actor.

Notes: Edmonds out indefinitely  —  Cards center fielder has post-concussion syndrome  —  ST. LOUIS — Following an extensive battery of tests, Jim Edmonds has been diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.  His availability is considered a day-to-day matter, but the condition plaguing Edmonds is clearly one to be taken seriously.

Missed Play Adds to a Long Day for the Yankees  —  Before the Yankees played the Baltimore Orioles yesterday at Yankee Stadium, Manager Joe Torre talked at length about the opposition.  No, not the Orioles, who are hopelessly buried in the American League East.

Retired pitcher Brown in turf battle  —  The grass apparently is not greener on the other side of the fence for retired Major League Baseball pitcher Kevin Brown, who reportedly pulled out a pistol in a dispute with a neighbor over yard debris.  —  Bibb County sheriff's deputies were called …

Blue Jays send Hinske to Red Sox  —  TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays traded outfielder Eric Hinske and $2.8 million to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday for a player to be determined.  —  Hinske, who also can play first and third, is hitting .264 with 12 home runs and 29 RBIs.

In the Thin Air of Coors Field, It's Not the Hits, It's the Humidor  —  Finally, major league hitters are demanding an investigation into the issue that has skewed their performance and damaged their credibility.  —  Several batters have examined recent home run trends and expressed outrage at their findings.

Wilkerson can't shoulder pain  —  Outfielder finally succumbs to yearlong soreness, heads to DL  —  ARLINGTON - Finally yielding to the yearlong soreness in his right shoulder, outfielder Brad Wilkerson agreed to go on the disabled list Wednesday.  He will have season-ending surgery next week.

Tigers' bullpen preserves win in opener  —  Rogers gets first win at Comerica Park since June 13  —  DETROIT — Kenny Rogers had a chance to avenge his former team for the loss it gave him in April.  But the worst revenge wasn't his five-plus innings.  It was making his former teammates face Joel Zumaya …

Knuckleballer Canseco walks five, hits four in debut  —  LONG BEACH, Calif. — Jose Canseco's knuckleball was uncontrollable — and it made his debut as a starting pitcher pretty ugly.  —  The former American League MVP hit four batters and walked five others in 4 1/3 innings for the Long Beach Armada on Wednesday night.

Wilson gets extension from Tigers  —  Backup catcher inks two-year deal worth $1.9 million  —  DETROIT — Considering the open market, Tigers backup catcher Vance Wilson could've looked for a platoon job or even a more regular starting role as a free agent this season.

August can be the cruelest month  —  Jim Thome hates days off.  At least that's what he tells himself this time of the year.  —  "When I have a day off, that's when I get tight," Thome said.  "Sometimes I'd rather we didn't ever have a day off.  That's when things get tight or lock up."

Third-Round Pick Is Signed To a Contract  —  The Washington Nationals put what could be the finishing touch on what they consider a successful 2006 draft by signing third-round pick Stephen King, a shortstop from Florida, meaning they have now come to terms with seven of their first eight picks.

Royal blush: Sox lose 2nd straight  —  Guillen hoping lackluster effort 'a slap in the face, a wake-up call'  —  The White Sox sported a weathered look Wednesday night that doesn't bode well for the remaining 11 games of their 24-game stretch without a day off.

Position Breakdown: Left-Handed Starters  —  Left-handed pitchers are always at a premium, and the reasons are obvious.  While studies vary, it's generally accepted that 10-15% of the population is left-handed, yet in any one year 25-30% of the pitching population is southpaw.