Bochy picks up 800th victory

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Tim Stauffer got a win in his major league debut and helped Bruce Bochy get No. 800.

San Diego’s eighth victory in 10 games – 7-2 at Cincinnati on Wednesday – handed former Spokane Indians skipper Bochy his 800th win as a major league manager. Only Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa have more wins with their current clubs.

Owners endorse plan

Baseball owners unanimously endorsed commissioner Bud Selig’s proposal for toughened steroid testing and approved new controlling owners for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.

Selig’s steroids proposal, made to the union last month, calls for a 50-game ban for first offenders, a 100-game penalty for second offenders and a lifetime ban for a third positive test. It also would penalize use of amphetamines.

Ken Kendrick, Arizona’s new controlling owner, took over after Jerry Colangelo was forced out last year. Charlie Monfort, Colorado’s controlling owner, replaced Jerry McMorris at the team’s chairman and chief executive office in March 2003.

Tests scheduled for Rolen

St. Louis third baseman Scott Rolen missed the Cardinals’ game against Los Angeles because of a sprained left shoulder and was not expected to accompany the team to New York for the start of a series Friday night.

An examination by team physician Dr. George Paletta was scheduled around game time, with more medical tests to follow today.

Pirates acquire Restovich

Pittsburgh acquired outfielder Michael Restovich from Colorado for a player to be named.

Restovich, designated for assignment on Monday, batted .290 with a home run, two doubles and three RBIs in 14 games for the Rockies this year.

Wells plans to test foot

Boston left-hander David Wells will test his sprained right foot on Friday, giving him a chance to return to the rotation before the end of the month.