Bradley: Kent just can’t relate

NOTES

Milton Bradley accused Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Jeff Kent of a lack of leadership and an inability to deal with black players.

Bradley’s remarks before Tuesday’s game against Colorado came a couple of minutes after he said that the feud between the two that became public last weekend in Florida was a “dead issue.”

“The problem is, he doesn’t know how to deal with African-American people,” Bradley said. “I think that’s what’s causing everything.”

Kent, who feuded with Barry Bonds in San Francisco, defended himself following Bradley’s accusations.

“He can go ahead and say those types of things, and it comes from an incident that he still doesn’t get. And that’s a shame.” Kent said.

Bucs’ rookie star injured

Unbeaten Pittsburgh rookie left-hander Zach Duke (6-0, 1.81 ERA) sprained his left ankle running the bases and was taken out after pitching two perfect innings against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Clearing the bases

Boston activated outfielder Trot Nixon from the disabled list and optioned left-hander Lenny Dinardo to Triple-A Pawtucket. … San Diego right-hander Adam Eaton is scheduled to come off the DL on Friday and start against Colorado. … New York Mets right-hander Steve Trachsel came off the DL and will make his first start of the season on Friday against San Francisco. … Rick Helling has supplanted Victor Santos in the Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching rotation.