On a cold, dreary day in Fenway Park, what’s worse than losing an expensive beer on a J.D. Drew foul ball (or going for a J.D. Drew foul ball for that matter)?

Getting a slice of pizza tossed at you for no apparent reason, but at least NESN broadcaster Jerry Remy had a good time with it.

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BlueJays’ Glaus to DL; Ryan likely out six weeks (ESPN.com)

Buster Olney of ESPN.com is reporting that the Toronto BlueJays have placed shortstop Troy Glaus on the DL with a sore heel.  Also, Olney reports that closer B.J. Ryan, who was DL’ed yesterday, will likely be out for six weeks with a ligament strain in his elbow.

French lab analyzing Landis “B” sample (SI/AP)

The “famed” French anti-doping laboratory has begun analyzing cyclist Floyd Landis’ “B” sample.  The tests were requested by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

A definitive answer should be reached within 10 days.

Jays’ Johnson out till July (AP/ESPN)

The Toronto BlueJays’ outfielder Reed Johnson has elected to undergo surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back, the Associated Press is reporting.

Johnson was placed on the disabled list Friday with the ailment and the team is eyeing a July return.

Olbermann returns to football duty (AP/USA Today)

Keith Olbermann will return to sports for the first time in six years to join Cris Collinsworth as co-host of the pregame show for NBC’s Sunday night NFL telecasts.

Columbus Crew close to signing Argentine soccer hero (SI.com/AP)

The Columbus Crew of MLS is close to inking Argentine soccer hero Barros Schelotto to a deal, Argentina’s La Nacion newspaper is reporting.

The 33-year-old Barros Schelotto is one of Boca’s most idolized players, revered for his playmaking ability and dribbling skill.

***UPDATED on 4.16.07 at 1:32 PM EDT***

The Columbus Crew and MLS are set to announce the signing on Tuesday, the AP reports.

The original article was posted  April 10.

Guerrero hit by pitch, leaves game (AP/Yahoo! Sports)

Not for all you fantasy players — Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was struck by a pitch on his right wrist by Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox today, the Associated Press is reporting.

Guerrero left the game.

News and notes while being riveted by the Virginia Tech shooting spree story…

Bill Hall briefly detained by National Parks ranger (JS Online) Late dinner and a traffic violation lead to brief detainment.  No ‘Turd Watch’ for MLB players…yet.

Jim Brown, Charles Barkley agree with Jason Whitlock (The Big Lead/Miami Herald)  The Big Lead found a great read from the Miami Herald’s Dan LeBatard.  In his column, LeBatard mentions what sports legends Jim Brown and Charles Barkley think of Jason Whitlock’s opinion of the whole Don Imus situation.

King: Not enough talent to justify first-round money in draft (SI.com)  Peter King writes what just about every football fan knows — the draft isn’t very deep this year.

ESPN tries to find someone who can match Skip Bayless’ intelligence (Deadspin) ‘The Worldwide Teaser’ is re-launching its morning show that will feature more debates with the Mad Contrarian, Skip Bayless.  Riveting television on the Deuce.

Schimdt is no puzzle (SignonSanDiego)  According to this report by Tom Krasovic of SD Union-Tribune, Jason Schmidt of the Los Angeles Dodgers hasn’t cracked 90 MPH on the radar gone this season.

News and notes while you run to the post office…

Agassi inadvertently hits wife Graff in face with racket (FOX Sports) Funny incident during charity event nets five stitches for Graf.

Chiefs guard Shields retires (Yahoo! Sports) The 14-year all-pro hangs up his spikes for good.

Braves suspend AWOL Aybar (MLB.com) Willy Aybar gets time away for violating team policy.

Mavs take solid hold of third seed in the West, match 1971 Bucks for 9th best regular season all-time (AP/ESPN) Tim Duncan believes official Joey Crawford is out to get him after t’d up twice, verbally asked by ref to fight.

Senators take 2-1 series lead (AP/ESPN) High-scoring Pens held to two goals.

And a visual closing of the ’snooze’, courtesy of Deadspin — the LeBron of ‘beer pong’

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