AMERICAN LEAGUE

Blue Jays vs. Athletics
Toronto: 2B Homer Bush was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a hairline fracture of his left hand, suffered after being hit by a pitch by Seattle's Jose Paniagua on Sunday. X-rays taken Monday were thought to be negative, but they were reviewed by Oakland team doctor Jerrald Goldman, who found the fracture. Bush's hand was placed in a cast and he's expected to miss up to six weeks. RHP Mark Guthrie, tending to his ill father, is expected to report Wednesday to take the roster spot. ... Toronto will also have to make a move to clear a spot for RHP Steve Trachsel, who will join the team when it returns home Thursday. He's not scheduled to start until Friday. ... The Blue Jays don't play the A's in Toronto until Sept. 1. After Wednesday, the Blue Jays will have played six games in Oakland. Oakland: INF Olmedo Saenz was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. He hit a grounder to third base with the bases loaded in the seventh inning Monday night, then collapsed halfway to first. The ensuing double play nullified an A's run. Saenz was 17-for-46 (.370) with two home runs and eight RBI in his last 16 games. ... 2B Jose Ortiz was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to take Saenz's place. Ortiz leads the Pacific Coast League in hits (143) and is batting .348. He had a 16-game hitting streak earlier this season. "He's a right-handed bat," A's manager Art Howe said. "He's been so much better this year. He's been maturing and settling into one position." Ortiz was signed as a shortstop, but has been playing more at second base, which appears to be his future with the A's.

Indians vs. Devil Rays
Cleveland: Manager Charlie Manuel said Manny Ramirez, who has been used as a DH since returning from a left hamstring injury July 13, could resume playing in the outfield by the end of the week. ... With the recent acquisitions of several veteran players -- including David Segui and Wil Cordero -- the Indians are exploring the possibility of sending OF Russell Branyan to the minors. "He needs to play right field and get some at-bats," Manuel said. "He has a big future in our organization." ... RHP Jaret Wright (shoulder) is scheduled to throw four innings in his second rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Akron. ... RHP Charles Nagy (right elbow) has been cleared to continue throwing off a mound, but will be closely monitored the next couple weeks. Tampa Bay: The Devil Rays placed 3B Vinny Castilla (lower back inflammation) on the 15-day DL. He could be sidelined an extended period. "I don't know how long it will be," manager Larry Rothschild said. "We need to find out what to do." It's the third time Castilla, who underwent a series of tests including a bone scan, has been on the DL this season ... RHP Dave Eiland (left hip) is scheduled to make a rehab start Friday for Triple-A Durham. ... The Devil Rays, after a series of recent trades, have reworked their starting rotation. Travis Harper and Tanyon Sturtze will pitch Friday and Saturday, respectively, against Baltimore.

Royals vs. Yankees
Kansas City: All-Star 1B Mike Sweeney was a late scratch from the lineup -- he had been the only Royals player to start every game this season. Sweeney was hit in the right hand by a pitch from Tampa Bay's Esteban Yan on Sunday, and left with a bruised palm. The Royals were off Monday. Sweeney took batting practice at Yankee Stadium and said, "It's a little sore, but I could play if I had to." Manager Tony Muser decided otherwise after watching Sweeney hit. "He can't play, he's not 100 percent. We're going to try to let him rest it." Muser said Sweeney would likely not play Wednesday, but hoped to have him back for Thursday night's game against the Yankees. Sweeney is batting .342 with 16 home runs and 90 RBIs. Dave McCarty took Sweeney's place Tuesday night. ... RHP Brian Meadows joined the Royals a day after they got him from San Diego in a trade for RHP Jay Witasick. Meadows got to Yankee Stadium about a half-hour before gametime, walking in with his Padres equipment bag in tow. "It's my third team in nine months," he said. "I guess I'm kind of getting used to this." Meadows took a flight from San Diego at 8 a.m., arrived at Newark International Airport and took a cab to the ballpark. New York: Manager Joe Torre has 1,350 career wins and ranks 24th on the career list, two behind Chuck Tanner. ... 3B Scott Brosius and IF Clay Bellinger were on the field with their children before the game, starting a fundraising effort to benefit children in hospitals. The "Yankees' Kids for Kids" program was initiated by 8-year-old Allison Brosius to provide toys, games, dolls and books. "These kids may not feel good," she said. "If they get a toy, maybe they'll know that people are thinking of them."

Twins vs. Orioles
Minnesota: LHP Mark Redman, Tuesday night's starting pitcher, leads the AL in wins by a rookie with nine. ... RHP Hector Carrasco, who pitched 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief Monday, has not allowed an earned run in his last eight appearances. ... OF Matt Lawton, who sprained his big toe while scaling the outfield wall in an attempt to catch Albert Belle's homer Monday, was not in the starting lineup Tuesday. Baltimore: The Orioles recalled RHP Jason Johnson from Triple-A Rochester. This is Johnson's second tour with the club this season. ... OF Trenidad Hubbard, acquired from Atlanta in a trade for B.J. Surhoff on Monday, reported. ... Rookie Carlos Casimiro, recalled from Double-A Bowie on Monday, got his first major league start as a DH.

White Sox vs. Rangers
Chicago: DH Harold Baines and C Charles Johnson made their debuts in the starting lineup Tuesday for the White Sox after being obtained from the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Baines, 41, is back with the White Sox for the third time....The White Sox went 14-12 in July, marking the first time the club posted consecutive winning months since 1997. Texas: LHP Doug Davis will take LHP Darren Oliver's spot in the rotation Saturday in Toronto. Oliver went on the DL this week. ... RHP Rick Helling was 4-0 in July and named Rangers player of the month by writers and broadcasters who cover the team regularly.

Red Sox vs. Mariners
Boston: Ramon Martinez's one-inning performance in Monday night's game, an 8-5 Boston victory, tied the shortest start of his career. In one inning, Martinez gave up five runs and one hit, a grand slam by Jay Buhner. ... Rich Garces, who improved to 6-0 with a victory in relief Monday night, is 3-0 with a 5.79 ERA in his last eight appearances. In July, Garces was 3-0 with a 7.50 ERA in 11 games. Seattle: RHP Gil Meche was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, because of a strained right shoulder after being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma of the PCL. ... OF Al Martin, acquired in a trade with San Diego on Monday, was inserted into center field by manager Lou Piniella Tuesday night although he hadn't played there since 1993, when he was with Pittsburgh. Martin has been primarily a left fielder. Piniella hopes to play him some in right field, too.

Tigers vs. Angels
Detroit: The Tigers promoted RHP Adam Bernero from Triple-A Toledo to make a spot start Tuesday night -- his major league debut. He was filled in for Dave Mlicki, who is on the DL because of a chronic sinus infection. RHP Erik Hiljus was optioned to Toledo to clear a roster spot. ... The total attendance for the first four games of Detroit's season series with the Angels -- 66,469 --_ would fall 13,842 short of capacity at the Pontiac Silverdome. ... Jeff Weaver's 12 strikeouts Monday night against the Angels made him the first Tigers pitcher to fan a dozen since Jack Morris on Sept. 1, 1986 at Seattle. ... Bob Higginson leads the AL with 14 outfield assists, raising his career total to 76. ... Dean Palmer's start at 1B Monday was the first of his 11-year major league career. The last time he started there was with Triple-A Oklahoma City in 1990. Anaheim: Scott Spiezio's pinch three-run homer Monday night gave them their 15th victory in their final at-bat. "You get a couple of them under your belt and you feel like you're always in it," outfielder Tim Salmon said. "It's a confidence thing. It doesn't matter what kind of lead the other team has. A lot of it has to do with the kind of players you have _ guys who get up for those at-bats." ... Reliever Al Levine, who gave up four runs and four hits without retiring a batter in the ninth inning of Sunday night's 11-7 loss to Chicago, was placed on the 15-day DL because of inflammation in his right elbow. ... RHP Matt Wise, who played high school ball about 35 miles from Edison Field in LaVerne, Calif., was recalled from Triple-A Edmonton after going 9-6 with a 3.69 ERA in 19 starts. "We're anxious to take a look at him because he's a very exciting young pitcher," manager Mike Scioscia said. "Wise will pitch in a long role in the bullpen so he can give us some innings."

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Rockies vs. Cubs
Colorado: RHP Pedro Astacio's start Tuesday was his 98th in a Rockies uniform, tying Kevin Ritz for the most in club history. Astacio's 12 strikeouts were the most by a Colorado pitcher this season. The last time a Rockies pitcher had more was Aug. 20, 1998, when Darryl Kile struck out 14 at Montreal. ... The two hits allowed by Rockies pitchers equaled the club's all-time franchise mark for fewest hits allowed. It was the fifth time Colorado has accomplished this feat. ... 1B Todd Helton ended an 0-for-17 stretch against the Cubs with a single in the sixth. ... RF Jeffrey Hammonds and C Ben Petrick were both in the lineup for Tuesday's game but were scratched at gametime. Hammonds has a tight hamstring. ... RHP Brian Rose will make his debut in a Rockies uniform and his first career start at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. Rose was acquired from Boston Thursday in a six player deal. Chicago: Newly acquired LF Rondell White had personal business to attend to and was not expected to join the Cubs until Thursday in San Diego. Cubs trainer Dave Tumbas has talked to the Montreal medical staff about White, who has been on the DL since July 8 with a strained right hamstring. "The doctors said he's always come back too soon," manager Don Baylor said, adding he'll be cautious with White. ... Baylor said he's considering minor league pitchers Jamie Arnold or Ben Ford to fill the fifth spot in the rotation vacated by the trade of LHP Scott Downs. Arnold, acquired from Los Angeles in the Ismael Valdes deal, appeared in 36 games last year for the Dodgers. Ford, who was added in the Glenallen Hill deal with the Yankees, made eight relief appearances for Arizona in '98 and two starts for the Yankees this year. "This is not a tryout camp," Baylor said. "I don't like to take too many mulligans." ... A 65-year-old man who sang the national anthem Monday night suffered a heart attack and died in the first inning at Wrigley Field.

Cardinals vs. Expos
St. Louis: 1B Will Clark arrived at Olympic Stadium a few hours before the game and took batting practice. Clark, who wears number 28, was on the bench and available to play. ... C Carlos Hernandez made his first start for the Cardinals and batted seventh. ... RF Eric Davis left the team Monday and flew to Los Angeles due to a death in his family. He is expected to rejoin the team in St. Louis this weekend. Montreal: INF Mike Mordecai went home to Warrior, Ala., on Tuesday, where his wife Jennifer was due to give birth to their first child. Mordecai is expected to rejoin the team Friday in Houston. ... LHP Trey Moore became the 12th starter the Expos have used this season. He also became the team's 25th pitcher this season, a new team record. The previous record of 24 was set in 1990, when two position players -- Dave Martinez and Junior Noboa, who were included in the total, appeared on the mound. ... LHP Scott Downs, acquired from Chicago on Monday in the deal that sent LF Rondell White to the Cubs, is expected to join the team Wednesday.

Astros vs. Marlins
Houston: C Raul Chavez, called up from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, was scheduled to make his debut Tuesday. Chavez replaces rookie Mitch Meluskey, who was placed on the DL with strained right shoulder. ... Reliever Jay Powell, who pitched a simulated game Monday, will begin a rehab assignment Thursday in Round Rock, Texas. ... After stealing 168 bases last year, the Astros have swiped only 72 in 2000. "Our speed is off, and it's more noticeable in the field than it is anywhere else," manager Larry Dierker said. "We aren't running as much and aren't stealing as much, because our two main base stealers (Roger Cedeno and Craig Biggio) have been hurting." Florida: The team named Rick Williams director of player development and Rob Leary an advance scout. It's Williams' second tour of duty for the Marlins. He held various positions from 1993-97, mostly working with pitchers, before joining the Devil Rays as pitching coach the last three years. ... The trade for veteran OF Henry Rodriguez is proof the Marlins aren't strictly a team that deals for prospects. "A page has been turned," manager John Boles said. "It's proof positive that we intend on winning as many games as possible. We're going forward to become as good as we can become as quickly as we can."

Reds vs. Mets
Cincinnati: For the second straight night SS Barry Larkin was heartily booed from Mets fans, disappointed he vetoed a trade last month that would have brought him to New York. Larkin reached on SS Mike Bordick's error in the first inning Tuesday night. Bordick, New York's second choice to replace the injured Rey Ordonez, was acquired from Baltimore on Friday for Melvin Mora -- Ordonez's replacement -- and three other players. Larkin returned the favor in the fourth inning when he booted Bordick's grounder, but Bordick was credited with a hit. ... Pitching coach Don Gullett was doing better Tuesday after experiencing tightness in his chest following Monday's game. He was still undergoing tests Tuesday. "Everything seems to be OK," Reds manager Jack McKeon said. "I spoke to him a few times today and he seems to be in good spirits." Gullett is expected to rejoin the club either Tuesday or Wednesday. ... C Eddie Taubensee did not play Tuesday, out with back spasms that flared up Monday. McKeon said Taubensee, day-to-day, would not return before Friday. Benito Santiago started in his place. New York: Injured OF Darryl Hamilton went 2-for-4 with a walk Monday night in his third game of a rehab assignment. Hamilton, on the DL since April 7 with a sprained left foot, played 10 innings in the field for Norfolk. He was expected to get his first test on artificial turf Tuesday at Scranton, Pa. The Mets would like Hamilton to get 30-40 at-bats before he is activated. ... Bubba Trammell, acquired last Friday from Tampa Bay, started in left field Tuesday night for the first time with the Mets. After sitting out his first game in New York, Trammell started two straight in right field. Trammell, expected to be a bench player with the Mets, is being used in the early going to rest some regulars. "We have no set plan, we're just getting a good look at him," manager Bobby Valentine said.

Dodgers vs. Pirates
Los Angeles: Tuesday's doubleheader was the Dodgers' 11th in Pittsburgh since Three Rivers Stadium opened in 1970. Only two of the first 10 were sweeps, by the Pirates in 1971 and by the Dodgers in '73. The other eight were splits. ... The Dodgers last played a doubleheader on July 22, 1999, losing two to Colorado. ... The Dodgers also play two at Chicago on Aug. 25. ... Darren Dreifort, who pitches Wednesday, has a 1.29 ERA and 23 strikeouts while winning his last three decisions. He has allowed three earned runs in 21 innings. ... Carlos Perez was scored upon in the first inning Tuesday for the 10th time in 19 starts. ... Jeff D'Amico, unbeaten for the Brewers in July, faces the Dodgers on Saturday night in Dodger Stadium. Pittsburgh: CF Brian Giles did not start the first game of Tuesday's Dodgers-Pirates doubleheader, the first game he has not started this season. He missed the final 11 games last season with a broken finger. ... Tuesday's doubleheader was the Pirates' first of the season. They play at least one more, Sept. 8 in Pittsburgh against the Reds, which is scheduled to be the final doubleheader at Three Rivers. ... SS Enrique Wilson was activated from the DL on Tuesday and started the second game of the doubleheader. He was on a rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A Buffalo when the Indians traded him to Pittsburgh on Friday. ... RHP Bobby Bradley, the Pirates' top pick in the June 1999 draft, is expected to resume throwing for Class-A Hickory on Thursday. He has been out a month with a strained right elbow ligament. He started the season 8-1. ... Luis Sojo's single in the fourth inning of Tuesday's first game was the Pirates' first bunt single this season. C Jason Kendall, who usually bats second, quit trying to bunt for hits after severely dislocating his ankle trying to beat out a bunt July 4, 1999, against Milwaukee. ... The Pirates signed reserve INF Mike Benjamin to a two-year contract extension, one day after signing John Vander Wal to a two-year deal.

Giants vs. Brewers
San Francisco: CF Marvin Benard left the team to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law. He is expected to rejoin the Giants on Thursday for the start of a homestand against Pittsburgh. ... Starting pitcher Joe Nathan is slated to make a rehab start today for Triple-A Fresno. He is expected to throw between 45-60 pitches. Nathan has been on the DL since July 14 with right shoulder inflammation. ... Ellis Burks' game-winning home run Monday was the Giants' 85th road homer this year, tying them with St. Louis for the major league lead. Milwaukee: Slumping CF Marquis Grissom was benched Tuesday night in favor of James Mouton. Grissom was 0-for-5 with three first-pitch outs Monday in a loss to San Francisco, dropping his average to .238. Grissom has six hits in his last 38 at-bats, and his overall on-base percentage is a meager .273. ... Milwaukee was just 8-17 against left-handed starters this year before facing San Francisco's Shawn Estes on Tuesday. The statistic shows why Milwaukee traded for right-handed power hitter Richie Sexson last week. ... Jamey Wright, Wednesday's starter, has thrown 11 consecutive scoreless innings. His career high is 13.

Braves vs. Diamondbacks
Atlanta: The Braves and Diamondbacks are facing each other for the first time this season. Atlanta will play St. Louis and Cincinnati for the first time later on its nine-game road trip. ... Fortuitous scheduling allowed B.J. Surhoff to keep his major league-leading streak of 427 consecutive games played alive. Surhoff, traded to the Braves from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, an off-day for his new club, started in left field against Arizona. ... Kevin Millwood made his 100th career appearance Tuesday night. ... Wally Joyner, one hit from 2,000 for his career, did not start Tuesday. Arizona: The Diamondbacks optioned 1B Erubiel Durazo to Triple-A Tucson of the PCL and recalled OF Jason Conti. Durazo is 9-for-40 since the All-Star break, including a 4-for-25 slump during Arizona's nine-game road trip. Conti started in right field... Armando Reynoso, Tuesday's starter, is 0-8 against the Braves. Reynoso was originally signed by Atlanta in 1990 before he was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 1992 expansion draft. ... Reynoso is 6-2 at home, 1-5 on the road. ... Arizona plays 15 of its next 21 games at home, where the Diamondbacks are 35-19. Only the Braves and New York Mets have better home records among NL teams.

Phillies vs. Padres
Philadelphia: RHP Paul Byrd will undergo surgery on his right shoulder to repair a labral tear Wednesday. ... Mike Darr started in center field for the Padres after being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. San Diego: Tony Gwynn thinks fellow San Diego State alum Travis Lee will do well with the Phillies, who acquired Lee from the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 26. "I know he can hit. He'll be fine," Gwynn said. "He just has to go out and trust what he can do." Lee, who batted .232 with Arizona this season, was 2-for-9 for the Phillies entering Tuesday night's game. ... John Mabry, acquired from Seattle on Monday, started for the Padres in right field. With Mabry's addition, the Padres have had 47 players in the lineup this season, one shy of the club record set in 1991.