71.   Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Jim Colborn recently spoke with Hideo Nomo in an effort to increase his pitch efficiency and decrease his walk total.

72.   Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Claude Osteen said right-hander Darren Dreifort has pitched well for the past month because of improved bullpen work.

73.   Luis Gonzalez followed with a walk to load the bases and bring Mets pitching coach Greg Pavlick out for a chat.

74.   Maybe Dave Wallace, the former Dodgers pitching coach now with the Mets, can sort it all out.

75.   Mariners pitching coach Bobby Cuellar liked what he saw of Wagner.

76.   Mariners pitching coach Nardi Contreras said Johnson was upset about the incident, but was removed from his second Cactus League start because of the prolonged delay.

77.   Mesa refocused following a visit to the mound by Indians pitching coach Mark Wiley and buzzed a called third strike past Mark Lemke.

78.   Most, including pitching coach Leo Mazzone, detected no hint of trouble.

79.   Oates and Indians pitching coach Phil Regan are considered the leading candidates to replace manager Kevin Kennedy, who was fired Wednesday.

80.   One pitch later, Palmeiro doubled to right-center, which brought out pitching coach Bud Black.