Quote: "If I played defense all the time, I'd have 500 home runs and 600 errors."

-- Tampa Bay designated hitter Jose Canseco

It's a fact: The White Sox's Frank Thomas is batting .409 (36-for-88) as a first baseman and .308 (40-for-130) as a designated hitter.

Who's hot: The Yankees' Derek Jeter has seven straight multi-hit games.

Who's not: The Red Sox's Mike Stanley is hitless in his past 25 at-bats.

On deck: Tonight, the Rangers get a shot at David Cone, who completed the Yankees' sweep in last year's Division Series.

Pub Date: 6/15/99