Notes: Rainout negates Pelfrey recall  —  Mets no longer need extra starter for Friday doubleheader  —  NEW YORK — Nothing like a little rain to wash away the Mets' problems.  —  The Mets had been prepared for some time to recall rookie starter Mike Pelfrey from Triple-A New Orleans …

Notes: Buehrle situation still in flux  —  Contract talks may continue happening until this weekend  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Picture this following scenario taking place on Monday at U.S. Cellular Field.  —  The White Sox have a full house in attendance on a warm summer night for the start …

Astros recall Albers and McLemore  —  Club releases White, designates Randolph for assignment  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros announced today that the club has recalled RHP Matt Albers and LHP Mark McLemore from Triple-A Round Rock.  Albers and McLemore will be uniform for tonight's …

Martin leads onslaught vs. Johnson  —  Dodgers hammer big lefty to move back into first place  —  PHOENIX — The Dodgers found a Cy Young Award winner they could beat Thursday, making Randy Johnson wish he had stayed on the disabled list a little longer.  —  After not scoring against Brandon Webb …

Thomas launches No. 500 at Metrodome  —  Blue Jays slugger hits three-run shot vs. Silva in first frame  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Seventeen years ago, Frank Thomas belted his first career home run off Twins pitcher Gary Wayne in Minnesota.  Thursday afternoon at the Metrodome, the pitcher was different, but the result was the same.

Rangers' bid for sweep derailed  —  Millwood pitching better; Kinsler sprains left ankle in loss  —  DETROIT — Roll call in the Rangers' locker room after a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon.  —  Ian Kinsler.  Sprained left ankle.  Crutches present at locker.

Padres tentatively acquire OF Milton Bradley  —  The Padres have tentatively acquired outfielder Milton Bradley from the Oakland Athletics.  As part of the trade, the Padres will send a minor league pitcher to Oakland.  Bradley, a switch-hitter, could join the Padres on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.

Baseball fans bored with milestones … When Roger Clemens went for his 350th career victory on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, the ballpark was about two-thirds full and the excitement level for what could have been a rare piece of baseball history was not all that much greater …

Notes: Jones takes responsibility  —  Closer holds himself accountable for Tuesday's loss  —  DETROIT — The Tigers do not have a captain.  The way Todd Jones sees it, their bullpen does, in a way.  —  While Jones' frustration was tempered Wednesday morning after Tuesday's loss, he still wasn't happy with how it unfolded.

Who Might Be Owning the Chicago Cubs?  —  The Chicago Cubs - one of MLB's crown jewels - will have a new owner in place before the start of next season.  Here's a break down of who's in the hunt to own them.  With the All-Star Game approaching quickly, eyes are starting focus on the sale …

Early showdown for Cubs  —  MILWAUKEE — Two of baseball's hottest teams meet at Wrigley Field this weekend, and the Brewers-Cubs series is enhanced because the home team is chasing the visitors.  —  A key National League Central series, before the All-Star break?