Quote: "[Mark McGwire] has got great memory recall on pitchers. He has the ability to remember what a pitcher has done to him." -- Cardinals video coordinator Chad Blair.

It's a fact: With almost a fourth of the season over, the Mets have allowed only five unearned runs.

Who's hot: Since joining the Cubs after finger surgery last July, Kevin Tapani is 15-5 in 23 starts.

Who's not: With two more errors yesterday, the Marlins have committed 42 this season.

On deck: Though the Cubs are on a roll, rumors continue to circulate that Marlins manager Jim Leyland will replace Jim Riggleman with Chicago next season.

Pub Date: 5/21/98