Topic: Jerry Meals

CHICAGO -- It was hard for Bryan Price to pick a highlight in the Cincinnati Reds' 9-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

CINCINNATI -- Adam Wainwright had a 7.16 ERA in April. His struggles continued into May.

Wilmer Flores' night began in unexpected fashion Friday.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for making contact with an umpire in Sunday's game against Baltimore.

David Price tossed 7 1/3 strong innings Monday and the Tampa Bay Rays regained first place with a controversial 2-1 win over Boston in a makeup game.

LaRussa fined for comments knocking umpire ... Astros' Schafer in marijuana arrest ... Ex-player says UF's Easley attacked him ... Blackhawks' Bowman gets contract extension ... Sports news from United Press International.

Major League Baseball has fined St. Louis Manager Tony La Russa an undisclosed amount for grousing about the strike zone after Game 2 of the NL division series.

Julio Lugo scored on a controversial call in the 19th inning early Wednesday, giving the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that 32-year veteran umpire Mike Reilly would be the crew chief for the National League Championship Series.

Gerry Davis, in his 19th season, and Tim Tschida, in his 17th year, were among the six umpires named Wednesday to work this year's All-Star game.