21.   The following day, Cincinnati gave pitcher Pete Schourek his unconditional release.

22.   The Mets also gave reliever Doug Henry his unconditional release Wednesday and have no plans to re-sign him.

23.   The Royals announced Thursday that Lind was taken off the disqualified list and placed on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.

24.   The United States has demanded his unconditional release since his arrest.

25.   The United Nations had insisted on the unconditional release of the hostages.

26.   The Yankees gave outfielder Jerome Walton his unconditional release and assigned a highly touted prospect, Alfonso Soriano, to their minor-league camp.

27.   Perez was placed on waivers Friday for the purpose of his unconditional release, a day after making his final rehabilitation start with Triple-A Las Vegas.

28.   Presidential spokesman Rigoberto Tiglao has said the government is willing to discuss with the rebels only the unconditional release of the captives.

29.   Placed C Chris Turner on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.

30.   A High Court judge on Friday turned down an application for the unconditional release of eight opposition politicians accused of treason.