Jaret Wright

HittingJim Thome, Indians: 3-for-4, HR, triple, 2 runs scored.Albert Belle, White Sox: 2 HRs.Edgar Martinez, Mariners: 2 HRs, 4 RBIs.PitchingNerio Rodriguez, Orioles: 6 innings (5 perfect), 0 runs, 1 hit.Jaret Wright, Indians: 7 innings, 1 run, 8 hits.Pub Date: 7/14/98

HittingJim Edmonds, Angels: 2 homers, 5 RBIs.Shawn Green, Blue Jays: 3-for-3, two-run homer, two runs scored.Ken Griffey, Mariners: 3-for-5.Glenallen Hill, Mariners: 4-for-5 night pushed average to .322.Paul Molitor, Twins: 2-for-4, two doubles.PitchingJuan Guzman, Blue Jays: Allowed just one run and two hits in six innings, striking out six, to get his first win in six starts.Jaret Wright, Indians: Made his longest outing of the year, 7 2/3 innings (four hits, two runs, six strikeouts).Pub Date: 5/22/98

HittingOtis Nixon, Twins: 4 hits, 2 SBs.Tony Fernandez, Blue Jays: 4-for-4, triple.Mo Vaughn, Red Sox: 2 HRs, 4 RBIs.PitchingChuck Finley, Angels: 7 innings, 0 runs, 3 hits.Rolando Arrojo, Devil Rays: 8 innings, 1 run, 4 hits.Jaret Wright, Indians: 7 2/3 innings, 1 run, 8 hits.FieldingMariners center fielder Ken Griffey made a leaping catch to rob the Tigers' Luis Gonzalez of a two-run homer in the third inning.Pub Date: 8/10/98

Quote: "It really doesn't mean anything to me except that I'm passing guys whose names are known." - Rangers' Rafael Palmeiro, whose 374th home run tied him with Rocky Colavito It's a fact: A large sign on the side of a church near Comerica Park asks fans to "Pray Here For The Tigers." Who's hot: The Angels set a team record with 42 home runs in May. Who's not: The Devil Rays' Jose Canseco is hitting .225 with three homers and seven RBIs this month. On deck: The Indians' Jaret Wright returns from the disabled list today to start against the White Sox.

The Orioles have agreed to trade reliever Chris Britton to the New York Yankees for starting pitcher Jaret Wright and cash, according to two team sources. While the specifics of the deal have been worked out, the trade won't be official until it gets the commissioner's approval, which is necessary when more than $1 million in cash exchanges hands in a deal. That could happen as early as today. Nationals Acta expected to be named manager, report says. Pg 4d

On the Orioles' starting pitching I wouldn't be surprised if [Daniel] Cabrera won 15-plus, nor would I be surprised if he spent some time in [Triple-A] Norfolk. I don't think [Hayden] Penn will see much of a shot in Baltimore and could see him dealt at the break to a team like the Cubs or Reds. If [Kris] Benson and [Jaret] Wright have decent years (I think they will), the O's starters could be solid. Not spectacular, but solid.

Moves Auto racing NASCAR -- Fined and suspended Joe Lax, Nextel Cup crew chief for No. 36 Toyota, until Sept. 19 because of rule violations last week at California Speedway. Baseball ORIOLES -- Recalled P Jaret Wright from injury rehabilitation and returned him to 60-day DL. TIGERS -- Activated DH-OF Gary Sheffield from 15-day DL. Colleges ALBANY -- Extended contract of men's lacrosse coach Scott Marr through 2012. HOLY CROSS -- Signed men's basketball coach Ralph Willard to five-year contract extension through 2012-13 season.

Did the Orioles overpay for former Tigers reliever Jamie Walker? Of course, they did. Three years for approximately $11.5 million? For Jamie Walker? They also did the right thing - not to be confused with the Jaret Wright thing. Why don't I mind that the Orioles made such an extravagant financial commitment to a left-handed setup man? The answer is simple. It's not my money. You want a better bullpen? You want guys willing to play in Baltimore after nine straight losing seasons? It'll cost you. roch.