Quote: "I was shocked. I was hurt. I don't have all the results of what happened, but I can feel for what he's going through right now. I've been there." -- Indians' Dwight Gooden, after hearing of Darryl Strawberry's arrest.

It's a fact: The Mariners were swept at the Kingdome by the Rangers for the first time in more than seven years.

Who's hot: The White Sox's Frank Thomas went 2-for-4 against the Red Sox, and is 15-for-26 for the season, a .577 average.

Who's not: Texas' Juan Gonzalez has not homered in the first 10 games, and in 15 games dating to Sept. 22 in Anaheim.

On deck: Terry Steinbach, out because of his father's death, is expected to rejoin the Twins tonight in Cleveland.