News of the day

Both sides expect to be contacted tomorrow by federal mediators and anticipate that a meeting -- with perhaps smaller delegations than last week -- would take place later in the week.

Games lost

Fourteen games were canceled yesterday. The total number missed is 209. Only 460 games remain on the schedule.

Quote

"I'm trying to hit off the tee every day, but you can just feel it. It's gone. And there's nothing you can do about that." -- Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn, batting .394, on his chances of reaching .400 if the season resumes

Today in the minors

1% * Durham at Wilmington, 2:05 p.m.