Floyd: I was going to catch it  —  Deflected ball in deep right recalls Bartman debacle  —  Cliff Floyd did his best Moises Alou impersonation in the sixth inning of Friday's 4-1 victory over the Padres, screaming at a Cubs fan for reaching out over the right-field basket and interfering with what Floyd believed was a catchable ball.

Barry on Barry  —  Forgot to mention perhaps the most bizarre part of the interview with Barry Bonds.  As he walked into the dugout gauntlet, Bonds turned on a little handheld, digital recorder, much like the ones held by virtually all of the print media members.

Perez outpitches Clemens, Mets top Yanks  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Just the sight of the New York Yankees energized the Mets.  —  Oliver Perez outdueled Roger Clemens, Jose Reyes was 3-for-3 with three steals, two RBIs and a home run, and Carlos Gomez leapt to prevent a three-run homer.

Nats hold off late charge to win Battle  —  Zimmerman comes through with go-ahead run to seal sweep  —  BALTIMORE — The Nationals and Orioles found themselves in a pitchers' duel on Thursday night, but when it was over it was Washington that won the battle as it edged Baltimore, 3-1, in front of 20,770 fans at Camden Yards.

Notes: Mahay returns to the bullpen  —  Left-hander activated from DL; Feldman optioned to Oklahoma  —  CINCINNATI — Left-hander Ron Mahay returned to the Rangers bullpen on Friday after being activated off the disabled list, and right-hander Scott Feldman was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma.

Atlanta 5, Cleveland 4  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Yunel Escobar was 12 years old the last time the Atlanta Braves won a game at Jacobs Field.  —  The 24-year-old, playing his 14th career game, lined a two-run double off Cleveland ace C.C. Sabathia (10-2) in the ninth inning to give the Braves a 5-4 win over the Indians on Friday night.

Prospectus Today  —  Dunn Deals  —  In what is shaping up as a light midseason trade market, the big prize is Reds left fielder Adam Dunn.  Dunn has been a lightning rod for criticism in Cincinnati, where his take'n'rake approach and Three True Outcomes output seen as a drag on the team's offense rather than a boost to it.

Salty's at 1B; Stark fires back at Boras  —  The move that so many of you blog denizens have been pining for — can't say I blame you — is happening.  At least tonight it's happening, and I'd guess it'll happen some more.  —  Salty is starting at first base.

Jennings trade looks even worse.  Bruntlett gets his shot.  —  If you didn't like the Jason Jennings trade last winter, you're going to like it even less today.  He's winless.  He's hurt again.  He wouldn't be enough to rescue this train wreck of a baseball team, and unless he gets well …

Analysis: Fantasy Stats Case Appeal Heard  —  The following is analysis from Maury Brown, a sports business analyst for the Business of Sports Network (http://www.businessofsportsnetwork.com ) Yesterday, oral arguments in the appeal of CBC Marketing and Distribution v. MLB Advanced Media took place …

Witness this: The Spurs have another big three  —  CLEVELAND — Here's to Michael Finley, a first-time champion.  And here's to Mark Cuban for footing the bill.  —  Here's to Brent Barry, with one more ring than dad.  And here's to Robert Horry, with one more ring than anyone in the world under the age of 65.

Tigers suspend Colon  —  Fight gives other Hen broken bones  —  The Tigers have suspended right-hander Roman Colon for seven days after a physical altercation with teammates in the Triple-A Toledo clubhouse.  —  The club announced that Colon has a contusion on his left shoulder, but teammate Jason Karnuth was injured more severely.

Salty gets a start at first base  —  Minneapolis — A sizeable segment of Braves Nation got what it's been clamoring for: Jarrod Saltalamacchia at first base.  —  The Braves' top prospect, a switch-hitting catcher, was in the lineup at first base Thursday night against Minnesota and ace left-hander Johan Santana.