AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yankees vs. Tigers
New York: RHP Ramiro Mendoza (7-3, 3.72 ERA) will start Thursday's series finale against the Tigers. ... Manager Joe Torre said that RHP Orlando Hernandez (back injury) did some pregame throwing Tuesday and will be reevaluated to see if he's available to pitch this weekend at Tampa Bay. If not, Torre said "El Duque" would go on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to his last start June 18. ... SS Derek Jeter turned 26 on Monday with 887 career hits. Mickey Mantle (1,080) and Joe DiMaggio (970) are the only Yankees with more hits before their 26th birthdays. ... Tuesday's game at Detroit started the third leg of a season-long 13-game, four-city road trip. The Yankees were 3-4 in previous stops at Boston and Chicago and will visit Tampa Bay this weekend. Detroit: 3B Dean Palmer was back in the Tigers lineup Tuesday after missing a game with a sore groin. ... Juan Gonzalez was slated to start in right field but was switched to DH shortly before game time. ... LF Bobby Higginson and 1B Tony Clark are the Tigers' first back-to-back AL player of the week award winners since Kirk Gibson and Johnny Grubb in 1986. ... The three-game series against the Yankees marks the Tigers' final homestand before the All-Star break. The team doesn't return to Comerica Park until July 13.

Orioles vs. Red Sox
Baltimore: Cal Ripken and Will Clark, in the midst of deep slumps, batted seventh and eighth. Ripken was 2-for-26 in his previous seven games, while Clark was 1-for-13 in his previous four. ... Mike Mussina was trying to reverse the recent poor performances of Baltimore's starting pitchers. In the last 12 games, the starters were 1-8 with an 8.39 ERA. ... Scott Erickson is scheduled to pitch in Fenway Park even though there was no resolution to rumors that the Red Sox might be interested in trading for him. Erickson (3-5, 7.36 ERA) is scheduled to pitch in Thursday's series finale against Tim Wakefield. Boston: The team that brought you the regular outfield of Jim Rice, Fred Lynn and Dwight Evens from 1974 through 1980, had a strange trio playing those positions Tuesday -- Brian Daubach, a first baseman, made his first major-league start in left field. Curtis Pride, recalled from Pawtucket on June 19, was in center, and Jeff Frye, Boston's regular second baseman, in right. All four outfielders on Boston's roster at the start of the season were unavailable. Troy O'Leary and Trot Nixon are on the disabled list, Darren Lewis has a hamstring injury and Carl Everett had a root-canal procedure Tuesday. ... Nixon was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a hamstring injury. Designated hitter Morgan Burkhart, who had 17 homers at Pawtucket before being recalled Tuesday, singled in his first major league at-bat in the second inning, and Mussina gave him the ball. ... Hipolito Pichardo, outstanding as a long man in the bullpen, is scheduled to make his first start this season Saturday at Chicago.

Blue Jays vs. Devil Rays
Toronto: RHP Joey Hamilton, on the disabled list all season after undergoing shoulder surgery last September, is scheduled to pitch a simulated game Thursday and make a minor league rehab start next Tuesday ... OF Raul Mondesi, who didn't play Sunday because of a strained left wrist, traveled to the Dominican Republic where an older brother is ill. He will rejoin the team Wednesday ... SS Alex Gonzalez was not in the lineup for the second straight game because of a right groin strain. He was replaced by rookie Chris Woodward. Tampa Bay: Manager Larry Rothschild hoped to have sluggers Greg Vaughn, Jose Canseco and Vinny Castilla back in the lineup by the start of a weekend series against the Yankees, however that's not likely. While Vaughn remains on schedule to return Friday from a strained right hamstring, Canseco ran Sunday on the sore left heel that has him on the DL and was not able to work out Tuesday. Castilla, sidelined by a sore back, is eligible to be activated Thursday but probably won't make a rehab start before next week. ... The Devil Rays batted .305 and scored 39 runs on the six-game road trip that ended Sunday. Going into Tuesday night, the club hit 20 points higher on the road than at home (.279 to .259).

Indians vs. Royals
Cleveland: The Indians activated RHP Paul Shuey from the 15-day disabled list and designated LHP Alan Newman for assignment. Shuey was 3-1 with a 2.95 ERA in 17 games in 2000, before going on the disabled list May 24 with a torn labrum in his right hip. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on May 30. Newman allowed three earned runs in 1 1-3 innings Monday in his only appearance of the season for the Indians. ... Cleveland still has eight players on the disabled list, including six pitchers. ... The Indians tied a club record on Monday when they used their 26th pitcher of the season (Newman). The major league record is 29, set in 1996 by the Anaheim Angels. Kansas City: The Royals began a nine-game homestand on Tuesday, with series against the Indians, Tigers and White Sox. The Royals play 15 of 18 games at home. ... RHP Blake Stein, who has missed the entire season to-date, pitched 5 1-3 innings for Triple-A Omaha on Monday. He picked up the win after allowing one run on five hits, walking two and striking out five. Kansas City Manager Tony Muser said Stein would make "at least one more start" in Omaha, but, "He's close." ... Carlos Febles, on the disabled list since June 15 with a left shoulder strain, will begin his 20-day rehabilitation assignment Wednesday. He is expected to play two games with the Gulf Coast Royals (Rookie), three or four with Double-A Wichita and the remainder with Omaha.

Twins vs. White Sox
Minnesota: Reliever Eddie Guardado pitched in five of seven games on the Twins current road trip and manager Tom Kelly said the left-hander was available Tuesday. "If you don't pitch him, he gets too strong," Kelly said of Guardado, nicknamed "Everyday Eddie" who has a 1.27 ERA with two saves in his last 26 appearances. ... Shortstop Cristian Guzman leads the majors with 12 triples and is on pace for 25. The Twins club record is 16 set by Rod Carew in 1977. ... Twins CEO Chris Clouser made the trip to Chicago to attend the series. ... Minnesota first-round draft pick Adam Johnson will start Wednesday for the Fort Myers Miracle. Chicago: Herbert Perry will continue to start at third base as long as he's swinging a hot bat, manager Jerry Manuel said. Perry entered Tuesday's game batting .417 (10-for-24) in his last six starts. Greg Norton was batting .216 (8-for-37) in 12 games. ... Manuel said he is not worried about closer Keith Foulke, who gave up six runs Sunday against the Yankees, three shy of his season-total entering the game. "He throws a lot of strikes," Manuel said. "It's just a matter of his missing in the zone." ... Gary Pettis, who stole 40 or more bases in five seasons and is now a roving outfield instructor, joined the big league club Tuesday to work with 2B Ray Durham, SS Jose Valentin and OF Chris Singleton, among others.

Angels vs. Mariners
Anaheim: RHP Jason Dickson, who missed last season because of surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, underwent arthroscopic surgery on the same shoulder Tuesday. Additional damage was found and Dickson, 27, will miss the remainder of the season. His right shoulder capsule was tightened by Dr. Lewis Yokum at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. Dickson was 2-2 with a 6.11 ERA in six starts before being sidelined May 15. Manager Mike Scioscia said: "At least they found out what was wrong." Asked if Dickson's second surgery in 15 months was career threatening, Scioscia said: "I guess if you want to be pessimistic, but we're optimistic that he's going to be able to come back." The Angels said they expect Dickson to be ready for spring training 2001. Seattle: Manager Lou Piniella faces a dilemma this week. RHP Freddy Garcia (fractured right tibia) is ready to come off the DL after two rehabilitation starts for Class-A Everett, the second one Monday night. RHP Paul Abbott, who is 4-2 with a 4.23 ERA in 18 games and 10 starts, would go back in the bullpen to make room for Garcia, a 17-game winner as a rookie last season, in the rotation. The Mariners could start him Saturday at Texas or use Garcia at Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday. The Mariners' dilemma is that Abbott has been so effective as a starter. Abbott is 3-0 with a 2.03 in five starts this month. Garcia was 2-1 with a 7.00 ERA in four starts before being placed on the DL on April 16.

Rangers vs. Athletics
Texas: 2B Luis Alicea, who left Sunday's game in the third inning with tightness in his lower back, received treatment Monday but was not in the starting lineup Tuesday. He could return to action as early as Wednesday. ... The Rangers announced a change in their pitching rotation. RHP Esteban Loazia will replace LHP Kenny Rogers on Thursday. Loazia's turn was originally skipped, but Rogers balked at pitching on three days rest, despite a 19-3 career record (15-0 in an A's uniform) in the Oakland Coliseum. ... RHP John Wetteland, who had back spasms and missed Sunday's game, was available on Tuesday. ... Texas and Oakland play each other six times in nine days. Oakland: With 1B Jason Giambi leading the voting for the All-Star game by just over 29,000 votes over Cleveland's Jim Thome, A's manager Art Howe hopes the fans keep paying attention. "He can't do anything more," said Howe. "He's been one of the hottest guys in baseball. He's earned the right to make it as a starter and not as a reserve." Giambi was hitting .343 with 21 homers and 73 RBIs entering play Tuesday. ... LHP Mike Magnante was activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game. ... LHP Rich Sauveur was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League to make room for Magnante. "It's not because of a lack of performance," said Howe. "It was just a roster situation that's evolved." Sauveur has not pitched since June 18 at Kansas City. ... RHP Omar Olivares, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, threw in the bullpen for the first time since his injury. He's expected to return on July 17.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Braves vs. Expos
Atlanta: The Braves, who have completed their 13-game season series with Philadelphia, are facing Montreal and New York for the first time this season as they begin their current, and highly anticipated, six-game road trip with a two-game set at Olympic Stadium. ... Tuesday night starter Tom Glavine is 0-3 with a 4.39 ERA in his last six starts, despite allowing just six earned runs in 22 innings over his last three starts. ... With a number of national and New York-area reporters on hand in anticipation of the Braves' upcoming four-game series at Shea Stadium, John Rocker politely declined all interview requests prior to Tuesday night's game. "If you would exit my locker space, I would greatly appreciate it," Rocker said to reporters. Montreal: RHP Carl Pavano will likely miss his next start due to tightness in his right triceps muscle. Pavano left his last start Saturday night following the sixth inning due to tightness in the muscle near his right elbow. ... 1B Lee Stevens needs two homers for 100 in his career. ... RHP Mike Thurman will make his first rehab start for Triple-A Ottawa Thursday night.

Cubs vs. Pirates
Chicago: Glenallen Hill, who wasn't in the starting lineup Tuesday, has 12 career homers against the Pirates. ... With 66 RBIs in the Cubs' first 74 games, Sammy Sosa is on pace for his sixth consecutive 100-RBI season. ... Jon Lieber, the former Pirates pitcher who starts Wednesday at Pittsburgh, hasn't won in his last five starts. He allowed 12 hits and six runs in seven innings Friday at Florida. ... Kevin Tapani, who starts Thursday, is 5-1 against Pittsburgh, losing only on May 5. He has won all three career starts in Three Rivers Stadium. ... Henry Rodriguez hasn't homered since May 27. Pittsburgh: Pirates GM Cam Bonifay says he is actively pursuing a trade and made proposals to two clubs Tuesday. The Pirates are believed to be willing to part with at least one of their starting pitchers, possibly Francisco Cordova. ... LF Wil Cordero was scratched for the fourth time in five games with a stomach virus. ... The three games against the Cubs are the Pirates' only at home in a 16-game stretch between June 19 and July 6. ... C Jason Kendall is the only Pirates player in the top eight at his position in the NL All-Star balloting. He is second, but trails New York's Mike Piazza by more than 900,000 votes. ... The Pirates' only hope of getting close to .500 this season may come during the 12-game stretch that began Tuesday and lasts until the All-Star break. All 12 games are against teams below .500: the Cubs (6), Phillies (3) and Twins (3). ... OF Adrian Brown (strained hamstring) still isn't ready to come off the disabled list.

Marlins vs. Mets
Florida: The Marlins' success in close games is a big reason for their surprising start this season and flirtation with .500. They are 15-11 in one run games, thanks in part to closer Antonio Alfonseca, who leads the majors with 22 saves. "He has a good fastball with great velocity and movement," manager John Boles said. "He has a great disposition for a closer." ... 1B Derrek Lee has homered in three straight games and has half of his 16 home runs in the past 20 games. ... SS Alex Gonzalez sat out again with a bruised right middle finger. New York: Manager Bobby Valentine is anxiously awaiting the reaction to Atlanta closer John Rocker this week in his first trip to the city since his offensive comments last December. "Either he wasn't thinking or he's incapable of thinking," Valentine said. "This has a chance to blow over and my faith in mankind and baseball fans will be upheld, or that faith will be destroyed." ... Turk Wendell was prepared for Rocker's visit with a riot helmet from the New York Police Department. ... C Mike Piazza and 3B Robin Ventura didn't start. Ventura has a sore right shoulder and Valentine wanted to give Piazza one day off this week. ... Pitching coach Dave Wallace missed the game to attend a memorial service of a close friend. Bullpen coach Al Jackson planned to spend the first few innings in the dugout and John Franco would oversee the bullpen. ... Reliever Rich Rodriguez, who has a 7.67 ERA, might be asked to work out his problems in the minors.

Cardinals vs. Reds
St. Louis: Darryl Kile's start Tuesday came three days after rain limited him to two scoreless innings against Los Angeles. ... Heading into Tuesday's game, the Cardinals had not made an error since June 18, a span of 69 innings. St. Louis leads the NL in fielding, committing a league-low 40 errors. Cincinnati: The Reds decided that reliever Elmer Dessens will start Wednesday against St. Louis, replacing demoted Rob Bell. Dessens pitched four innings last Saturday for his first career save. He hasn't started since September 1998. ... Pete Harnisch will be activated off the disabled list and start Friday at Arizona. ... The Reds signed third-round draft pick David Gil, a right-hander from the University of Miami and RHP Ryan Mottle of Clemson, a sixth-round pick.

Brewers vs. Phillies
Milwaukee: Wednesday's starter John Snyder (3-2) will attempt to win his fourth straight decision. He is 3-1 with a 2.73 ERA over his last four starts. ... The Brewers current seven-game road trip is the longest of the season for the club. ... Tyler Houston, who injured his left ankle in Sunday's game against Atlanta, was in the starting lineup Tuesday. ... Pitcher Curtis Leskanic wears No. 00, the third Brewer ever to don the number -- Jeffrey Leonard and Franklin Stubbs were the others. ... After the series with the Phillies, the Brewers will have just seven games left with National League East opponents - four with Philadelphia and three with New York. Philadelphia: 1B Rico Brogna, disabled since May 10 with a fractured ulna bone on his left wrist, had the cast removed Tuesday. He played catch and took several ground balls during batting practice. His return is still two to four weeks away. ... Andy Ashby, nursing an infected middle finger on his right hand, was activated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. Ashby, who is 2-7 with a 6.16 ERA, is slated to start Wednesday. ... Ashby hasn't won a game since May 7, a 7-4 victory against Atlanta. ... The Phillies will play nine of 12 games at home before the All-Star break.

Giants vs. Rockies
San Francisco: Jeff Kent's NL-leading 72 RBIs are the most in the first half of a season by a Giants player since Kevin Mitchell had 81 in 1989. ... OF Ellis Burks wants to return to the Giants next season, and he's willing to take a pay cut to do it -- just like he did when he played for Colorado. There has been speculation that Burks, because of chronically sore knees, will be traded to an American League team, where he would be used as a designated hitter. Burks said he can't play more than five days a week, adding, "I'll entertain the idea that I have to come back for the same money or take a cut. To me, it's not all about money. I love to play." ... The swelling has subsided on Kirk Rueter's right leg, one day after being struck above the ankle by a line drive off the bat of Neifi Perez. "It wasn't the first time Neifi hit me. He got me twice a couple of years ago in spring training," Rueter said. He will throw on the sideline between starts Wednesday and is expected to make his next scheduled start Saturday against Los Angeles. Colorado: Manager Buddy Bell kept Larry Walker out of Tuesday night's game in order to give the outfielder's throwing elbow time to heal. "He's still not completely pain free," Bell said. Bell is hoping Tuesday's rest and another spell between now and the All-Star break will help. Bell said the elbow is healing as expected. "We've got to pick some spots for him so it will give him a little bit of a blow," the manager said. ... LHP Mike Myers has made 31 appearances this season and has yet to give up a run. Myers usually is summoned to face one or two left-handed batters and has compiled only 15 2-3 innings. Should he be considered for the All-Star game? "It would be nice," Myers said, "but All-Star games are for home runs, wins and saves. Would I like to go? Yeah. Would I be upset if I didn't make it? Maybe." ... RHP Julio de Paula, 20, pitched a no-hitter Monday for Single-A Asheville, defeating Cape Fear 1-0. It was the seventh no-hitter thrown by the Rockies organization, all in the minors.

Astros vs. Diamondbacks
Houston: LHP Billy Wagner underwent successful surgery to repair a partially torn flexor tendon in his left elbow. General manager Gerry Hunsicker said he was optimistic Wagner would be ready for spring training. ... CF Richard Hidalgo was back in the lineup Tuesday after missing seven games with a sprained right knee. ... After their four-game series with NL West leader Arizona ends Thursday, the Astros travel to St. Louis to face the Central Division leading Cardinals in a three-game set. Arizona: Alex Cabrera, who hit a pinch-hit homer in his first major league at-bat in Monday night's 6-1 victory, started at first base for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Regular 1B Erubiel Durazo still is bothered by a sore wrist. ... Forty-year-old Mike Morgan is scheduled to start in place of injured Todd Stottlemyre in Arizona's series opener against Cincinnati. Morgan is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA, mostly in relief. ... Closer Byung-Hyun Kim, who got his 11th save in 13 tries Monday, struck out nine of the last 10 batters he's faced. The other batter popped out to second.

Padres vs. Dodgers
San Diego: RHP Will Cunnane's start Wednesday night was his second since 1997. ... The Padres have had 42 players (22 pitchers) appear in at least one game this season, including Dusty Allen, whose contract was purchased Monday. Los Angeles: LHP Jeff Williams was reinstated from the 60-day DL and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. ... RHP Orel Hershiser finished with 134 career victories for Los Angeles -- sixth on the club list -- 107 losses (fifth), 65 complete games (sixth), 1,456 strikeouts (fifth), 309 starts (fifth), 24 shutouts (sixth) and 2,180.2 innings pitched (fifth).