Quote: "You wonder what the program is here. There needs to be a concern about winning games, not just being around .500. This is not a request to be traded." -- Roger Clemens of the Blue Jays, who was rumored to be moving before the trading deadline.

It's a fact: Since the end of June, the Angels are 9-20. During that stretch, they lost a total of 4 1/2 games to the Rangers in the standings.

Who's hot: The Athletics' Matt Stairs has hit home runs in four straight games.

Who's not: Mariners third baseman Russ Davis tied the club record with his 29th error. The mark was set by shortstop Craig Reynolds in 1978.

On deck: Todd Stottlemyre will make his first start for the Rangers tomorrow night against the Blue Jays.

Pub Date: 8/03/98