Who's hot

Jim Thome of the Indians has reached base in 44 straight games, the AL's longest streak this season.

Who's not

The Tigers have lost six of their past seven games and 20 of 24.

Line of the day

Randy Wolf, Phillies P

IP H R BB SO

8 1 0 2 11

He said it

"I'm trying to make quick work, throw strikes and not waste anything. And it has been working."

John Smoltz, Braves closer, who recorded his major-league-leading 51st save yesterday.

On deck

The Giants, who lead the Dodgers by one game for the NL wild-card, open a four-game series today in L.A.

ORIOLES

Today BLUE JAYS 7:05 CSN

Tue. BLUE JAYS 7:05 CSN

Wed. BLUE JAYS 7:05 CSN

Thu. BLUE JAYS 7:05 CSN

Fri. RED SOX 7:05 Ch. 54

Sat. RED SOX 7:05 Chs. 54, 50

Sun. RED SOX 1:35 Chs. 54, 50

Radio: All games on WBAL (1090 AM)