International League

BaseballDevil Rays: Placed P Dave Eiland on 15-day DL. Recalled former Orioles P Norm Charlton from Triple-A Durham.Diamondbacks: Recalled IF Hanley Frias from Triple-A Tucson. Signed C Steve Tomshack (North County, UMBC), who was drafted last week in 36th round; assigned him to Rookie-level Tucson.Indians: OF Manny Ramirez dropped appeal of three-game suspension for charging mound against Tigers on May 22.Marlins: Triple-A Calgary released P Erik Hanson and signed P Roger Salkeld.Mets: Activated OF Jay Payton from 60-day DL; optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Without overpowering stuff, Rick Bauer must make his living by thinking positively and keeping his emotions under control. He has done both well this season.Despite a lofty ERA, Bauer has pitched longer and more successfully than any other starter on a no-name Frederick staff that helped keep the Keys in Single-A Carolina League playoff contention until the final week. He is the team's biggest winner and most used pitcher."I have to work down in the zone, get ahead and think more," Bauer said.

NEW YORK -- Beyond the booing of designated anti-hero Albert Belle and the protracted cheering of third baseman Cal Ripken in what was likely his last tour through town, Rochester hugged the Orioles on Monday. It was something less than a full embrace.The Orioles' season has become one of blatant disappointment. However, its relationship with the Red Wings, a 39-year Triple-A affiliate, underscores the loosening ties within a farm system once considered more family and represents a subtler issue that played out in a private box last Monday.

BaseballBraves: Named Dayton Moore assistant director of scouting and player development.Giants: Activated 3B Charlie Hayes. Optioned IF Ramon Martinez to Triple-A Fresno.Mariners: Recalled P Ryan Franklin from Triple-A Tacoma. Optioned P Damaso Marte to Tacoma.Phillies: Recalled C Bobby Estalella. Optioned RHP Joe Grahe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Pirates: Agreed to terms with P Patrick O'Brien.Red Sox: Designated P Travis Baptiste for assignment.Royals: Purchased contract of P Scott Ruffcorn from St. Paul (Independent)

Yesterday's resultsTriple-A International LeagueSyracuse 3, Rochester 0: Pat Lennon drove in two runs and Billy Koch combined with two relievers on a six-hitter as the SkyChiefs beat the host Red Wings.Syracuse scored two unearned runs in the sixth inning to break up the duel between Koch and Rochester starter Terry Burrows (0-1), who allowed only two hits over six innings.Lennon broke up Burrows' no-hit bid with a single in the fourth. He had a sacrifice fly in the sixth and homered in the ninth.

TRIPLE-A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUERochester 1, Syracuse 0: Willis Otanez's home run in the fourth inning accounted for all the offense and Joel Bennett and Steve Montgomery combined on a two-hitter as the host Red Wings beat the SkyChiefs. Otanez's homer came off Dave Stieb (0-1), who is attempting a comeback at the age of 40. He allowed only one run and three hits in eight innings, walking one and striking out three. Bennett (3-0) struck out eight and walked none in seven innings.DOUBLE-A EASTERN LEAGUENew Britain 2, Bowie 0: Mark Redman and three relievers combined on a two-hit shutout as New Britain beat host Bowie.

BaseballInternational League (Triple-A): Named Rochester P Terry Burrows Pitcher of Week.Astros: Signed P Brad Lidge, first-round pick.Blue Jays: Activated C Kevin Brown off 15-day DL. Designated P Luis Andujar for assignment.Braves: Signed OF Andy Tomberlin to minor-league contract.Brewers: Signed P Bob Wickman to three-year contract extension.Mariners: Activated OF Raul Ibanez; optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma. Designated OF David McCarty for assignment.Pirates: Purchased contract of C-OF Steve Bieser from Triple-A Nashville.

YesterdayTRIPLE-A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUERochester 4, Indianapolis 3: Willis Otanez hit a home run, his 18th, off Brian Keyser (4-4) in a three-run fourth inning that rallied the visiting Red Wings. Steve Ontiveros (5-1) got the victory. Bobby Munoz got his ninth save.DOUBLE-A EASTERN LEAGUENew Britain 10, Bowie 8: Chad Moeller paced a ferocious comeback effort as the visiting Rock Cats rallied from an 8-1 deficit.The Baysox struck for seven runs in the bottom half of the second inning. Jim Foster stroked a two-run double down the third-base line, Jesse Garcia and Ryan Minor picked up RBI singles, and Calvin Pickering hit a bases-loaded double as the Baysox opened a 7-1 lead.

BaseballAstros: Purchased contract of P Jeff Love from independent Waterbury and signed him to minor-league contract.Indians: Optioned P Mike Matthews, OF Scott Morgan and OF Alex Ramirez to Triple-A Buffalo. Assigned P Jason Grimsley, P Willie Martinez, P Jamie McAndrew, C Steven Soliz, IF Jolbert Cabrera and IF Torey Lovullo to minor-league camp.Mariners: Assigned P Damaso Marte and P Maximo de la Rosa to Double-A Orlando. Sent IF Jeff Berblinger, OF Rickey Cradle and P Jarod Juelsgaard to minor-league camp.

Mariners: Ken Griffey entered the game 25-for-61 (.410) against Roger Clemens. During batting practice, Griffey hit a ball into the fifth deck of SkyDome, above the Hard Rock Cafe in right field.Athletics: With Scott Spiezio's four-run shot, Oakland now has five grand slams this season.White Sox: Manager Jerry Manuel said Wil Cordero missed Sunday's batting practice because of a "miscommunication." Cordero appar- ently thought hitting practice was optional.Angels: Infielder Justin Baughman, who made his major-league debut Sunday, is the first rookie to play for Anaheim this season.

Delmarva Shorebirds shortstop Matt Tucker said he doesn't come to the ballpark every day thinking about his batting average or any other statistics. "I'm here to make it to the major leagues," the Aurora, Colo., native said Friday afternoon from Lexington, Ky., where he was waiting to play the Legends. "That's what we're all here for." Tucker, 24, said the Single-A Shorebirds' emphasis is on winning and not "whether I hit .300 or .250." Tucker leads the Shorebirds this season with a .309 batting average in 28 games.

While this year's top draft pick, catcher Matt Wieters, continues to work out with the Aberdeen IronBirds before playing in Hawaii later this month, the Orioles' first selection in 2006 is concluding a season that started late but had decent results. Third baseman Bill Rowell was batting .273 in 89 games at Single-A Delmarva before yesterday, with 21 doubles, three triples, eight homers, 56 RBIs and a .422 slugging percentage. He hit safely in five of seven games. Rowell was trying to make up for lost time after a strained oblique muscle kept him at extended spring training.

Jason Dubois made it through the Florida portion of spring training with his health intact, which would have been perfect if there hadn't also been a Norfolk, Va., portion. Dubois pulled his hamstring while running out a ground ball during an exhibition game against the Washington Nationals that was played at the home of the Orioles' new Triple-A affiliate. He went on the disabled list, which delayed his debut with the Tides. Back in the lineup and making up for lost time, Dubois is starting to heat up. He also is giving the Orioles another name to consider if they want to add a right-handed hitter to a lineup that often lacks punch.

Bill Rowell, who quickly emerged as one of the Orioles' top prospects after being taken with the ninth overall pick in last year's draft, is nearing his first at-bats of the 2007 season. Rowell remains at extended spring training in Sarasota, Fla., the only competition he's had because of a strained oblique muscle. He could be assigned to low Single-A Delmarva later this week because of the significant progress he's making. "He's doing real well, from everything I hear," said Dean Albany, the scout who signed Rowell.

When Joe Jordan worked as the national crosschecker in the Florida Marlins' scouting department, he tried to persuade high school outfielder Brandon Tripp to sign a professional contract. He offered plenty of good reasons - six figures' worth of them - but Tripp was determined to play at Cal State Fullerton. In one of baseball's interesting twists, Jordan was hired as the Orioles' director of scouting in November 2004. And he drafted Tripp again two years later. Jordan is reminded of these events because Tripp won't let him forget.

The quiz YOUNG CLOSERS -- The Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon and Orioles' Chris Ray both have a shot to break the major league rookie record for saves in a season. Who holds the mark of 37, set in 2000? Answer below Moves Baseball ASTROS -- Designated OF Preston Wilson for assignment. Recalled P Jason Hirsh from Triple-A Round Rock. CUBS -- Placed P Mark Prior on 15-day DL. INDIANS -- Recalled P Jeremy Guthrie from Triple-A Buffalo. Designated IF Ramon Vazquez for assignment. ORIOLES -- Activated P Kris Benson from 15-day DL. Optioned P Julio Manon to Triple-A Ottawa.

Yesterday TRIPLE-A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Syracuse 10, Ottawa 7: Winston Abreau gave up three runs on two home runs for the Sky Chiefs in the top of the 10th after the host Lynx (41-41) rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth. DOUBLE-A EASTERN LEAGUE Bowie, idle SINGLE-A CAROLINA LEAGUE Frederick 2, Myrtle Beach 0: Jason Fransz hit his Carolina League-leading 13th homer run, helping the visiting Keys shut out the Pelicans and win three in a row for the first time since April.

Yesterday Triple-A International League Ottawa 8, Toledo 7 -- The host Lynx (27-28) won as Julio Manon got the save with his third strikeout of the ninth inning while the Mud Hens had the tying run in scoring position. DOUBLE-A EASTERN LEAGUE Bowie at New Britain, ppd., rain SINGLE-A CAROLINA LEAGUE Kinston 7, Frederick 7, susp., lightning -- The Keys and the visiting Indians played to a tie in the bottom of the seventh inning, when lightning and rain stopped play. Nolan Reimold's two-run homer in the sixth tied it. The game will resume today at 5:30 p.m. SINGLE-A SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE Lexington at Hagerstown, ppd., rain Greensboro 12, Delmarva 10, 10 innings -- The Grasshoppers came back from a 10-5 deficit to tie it in the top of the ninth, then went ahead on back-to-back RBI singles in the 10th, beating the Shorebirds (31-21)

Yesterday TRIPLE-A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Ottawa 10, Charlotte 8 DOUBLE-A EASTERN LEAGUE Akron 3, Bowie 2 -- The Baysox (22-25) lost as the host Aeros scored two runs with two outs. SINGLE-A CAROLINA LEAGUE Frederick 2, Lynchburg 1 -- For the visiting Keys (21-24), Morgan Clendenin doubled home the winning run in the ninth to beat the Hillcats. SINGLE-A SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE Delmarva 12, Hagerstown 1 -- The visiting Shorebirds (29-17) roughed up Suns pitchers Jim Wladyka and Josh Appell for 10 runs in the final two innings.

Yesterday TRIPLE-A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Ottawa 6, Syracuse 4 : Eli Whiteside hit two of the Lynx's four bases-empty homers, powering Ottawa (20-22) over the visiting SkyChiefs (19-22). DOUBLE-A EASTERN LEAGUE Bowie 6, Trenton 1: Sandy Madera led off the bottom of the third with a home run, igniting a three-run inning that put the Baysox (22-19) on top of the visiting Thunder for good. SINGLE-A CAROLINA LEAGUE Kinston 4, Frederick 3 SINGLE-A SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE Delmarva 8, Lake County 1 Hagerstown 8, Lakewood 4: Joe Holden, Nick Evans, Jonel Pacheco and Jose Castro each had two-hit games and the Suns got 12 hits in the win over the BlueClaws.