Hayes Will Serve Suspension

San Francisco Giant third baseman Charlie Hayes has decided to drop his appeal of a two-game suspension imposed by the National League.

Hayes, 33, was fined an undisclosed amount and suspended two games by the NL on June 29 for arguing a strike call with home plate umpire Mike Winters in a June 25 game against the Oakland Athletics.

He began the suspension with Tuesday’s night’s game against the Expos at Montreal.

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Arizona Diamondback first baseman Travis Lee, who is leading all NL rookies with 19 homers and 54 RBIs, was put on the 15-game disabled list because of a strained groin. Lee was injured Friday night while diving to make a tag during a rundown at Dodger Stadium.

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Chicago Cub Manager Jim Riggleman said he considers injured starting pitcher Jeremi Gonzalez out for the rest of the season. The 23-year-old right-hander has a damaged ligament in his right elbow, trainer David Tumbas said.

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Colorado pitcher Chuck McElroy, who leads the NL in appearances and has a 1.62 ERA, signed a three-year contract extension with the Rockies.

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Florida Marlin right-hander Brian Meadows was put on the 15-day disabled list after straining his right groin in a game against the Houston Astros on Monday. The Marlins purchased the contract of right-hander Donn Pall from triple-A Charlotte to take Meadows’ place on the roster.