Bonds Stays Sore as Retirement Talk Grows
San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds, 41, says he will retire when the time feels right as he struggles for power and nears Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron on the home run list. He reflected before a Giants–Mets series, noting age and day-to-day realities of playing.
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Reds acquire Ross to bolster outfield in midseason move
The Cincinnati Reds obtained Cody Ross from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later and designated Tony Womack for assignment. Ross arrived at RFK Stadium ahead of a game with the Washington Nationals, saying he is excited to join a storied organization. Womack had not started since April 14 and had been used mainly as a pinch hitter after the Phillips trade on April 7.
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Cubs star Derrek Lee learns limits with wrist cast
Chicago slugger Derrek Lee, sidelined by a right wrist fracture, details daily challenges from simple tasks and weighty thoughts on a potential two month absence. In Denver, Rockies star Todd Helton leaves hospital after stomach ailment, on DL retro to April 20 with return not yet scheduled. he batted .347 with a homer and nine RBIs.
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Wright emerges as Mets’ tough out and future cornerstone
David Wright, once in a minor slump, hits .338 with three homers and 14 RBIs as the Mets soar to a 10-2 start. The 23-year-old Chesapeake, Virginia native combines two strike discipline with power, drawing praise from teammates and rivals while shaping himself into a New York icon.
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