Angels designate disgruntled DH Hillenbrand for assignment  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shea Hillenbrand wants out and the Los Angeles Angels are granting his wish.  —  The team told Hillenbrand after Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Kansas City that he will be designated for assignment Friday …

Buehrle nears extension with ChiSox  —  The White Sox are in serious talks to sign Mark Buehrle to a contract extension.  —  People familiar with the situation say the deal, if completed, would be for four years and about $50 million and could include an option year for the veteran left-hander …

Clemens records no Ks, loses to Orioles  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — This was one personal accomplishment that Roger Clemens really wanted, mostly because it would provide the New York Yankees with a lift they desperately needed.  —  It was a win-win situation.  Clemens earns his 350th victory …

Sweep in Seattle  —  That's all, folks.  —  The Red Sox have been swept in their three-game set here in Seattle, with the final loss coming in 11 innings when Joel Pineiro allowed a double to Jose Lopez that scored Ichiro Suzuki from first base for the 2-1 score.

Notes: Capuano throws simulated game  —  Lefty tosses about 75 pitches prior to Wednesday's contest  —  MILWAUKEE — Chris Capuano was happy with the results of his simulated game on Wednesday morning, and will be even happier when he rejoins the Brewers' rotation next Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Zambrano helps Cubs win sixth straight  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Zambrano praised his smaller teammate Mike Fontenot, while making a joke at the rookie's expense.  That's how loose the Chicago Cubs are right now.  —  "I didn't know short men could hit the ball like that," …

Glavine's 297th win a rain-shortened one  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Glavine nearly gave the New York Mets their first no-hitter — with a major explanation attached.  —  Glavine earned his 297th win, pitching one-hit ball for six innings in a rain-shortened shutout to lead New York past the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday night.

Notes: Purpura ready to make changes  —  General manager could make changes as team returns home  —  MILWAUKEE — Manager Phil Garner described his closed-door meeting with general manager Tim Purpura and the coaching staff Wednesday morning a "good, open exchange of ideas."

2007 MLB Amateur Draft Signing Bonuses  —  Listen to this article (.mp3)  —  Justin Upton broke baseball barriers when he was selected #1 overall in 2005.  He received a whopping $6.1 million signing bonus for placing his name on the dotted line [New high MLB signing bonus].

MacPhail: It's Trembley's job for now … If Dave Trembley is looking to shed the interim tag from his managerial title with the Orioles, he'll apparently have more time to convince team officials that it's also in their best interest.  —  Andy MacPhail, the newly appointed president of baseball operations …

LIO Interviews ESPN's Keith Law  —  LIO had the pleasure of interviewing Keith Law, Senior Baseball Writer for ESPN's Scouts Inc. Keith is one of ESPN's baseball gurus, and spearheaded the coverage of the recent MLB draft.  Prior to coming to ESPN, Law spent 4 1/2 years as a Special Assistant …