Quote: "[Mark McGwire] doesn't sell his signature, and he doesn't want to sell his signature. He wants kids to be able to come out to the ballpark and catch a ball or get his signature, just like he did when he was a kid."

-- James L. Milner, McGwire's business agent, warning about forged signatures that have begun to show up on memorabilia.

It's a fact: The Phillies had at least one hit in 15 straight innings going back to Sunday against the Marlins before the streak was halted in the eighth inning Tuesday.

Who's hot: The Mets have homered in 18 of their past 21 games.

Who's not: The Giants' Joe Carter is 1-for-15 since being acquired from the Orioles last Thursday.

Pub Date: 7/30/98