Diamondbacks still in financial red

Phoenix Despite an increase in attendance and a likely playoff appearance, the Diamondbacks are projecting operating losses of $40 million to $50 million this season, The Arizona Republic reported Tuesday.

Tom Harris, the team’s senior vice president of finance, told the paper the operating loss will be similar to last year’s, even if the defending World Series champions go far in the postseason.

Last year, the Diamondbacks reported a $36.6 million operating loss after paying $4.4 million in revenue sharing, according to figures released by the commissioner’s office. The Diamondbacks say they have not made a profit since 1998, when the team claimed it made $21 million during its inaugural season.

Actress Kitean files suit against husband Finley

Santa Ana, Calif. Actress Tawny Kitaen has filed a $12 million lawsuit against her estranged husband, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chuck Finley.

In the lawsuit, made public Monday, Kitaen accused her husband of breach of contract, saying Finley broke his promise to financially support her for the rest of her life. Finley filed for divorce in April, three days after Kitaen, 41, was arrested for spousal abuse.

Finley did not respond to the suit before the Cardinals’ game on Tuesday night.

Ohka’s six-game suspension upheld

New York A six-game suspension and $1,000 fine imposed on Montreal pitcher Tomo Ohka was upheld Tuesday by Bob DuPuy, baseball’s chief operating officer.

Ohka was penalized Sept. 13 by Bob Watson, baseball’s vice president in charge of discipline, after the pitcher hit Atlanta’s Andruw Jones on the helmet six days earlier. Okha and Atlanta’s Chris Hammond were ejected from the game. Hammond was suspended for three games and did not appeal the penalty.

Cincinnati sends Cordova to Detroit

Chicago The Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday sent minor league pitcher Jorge Cordova to the Detroit Tigers, completing a July 23 trade between the teams.

In that deal, the Reds acquired right-hander Brian Moehler, infielder Matt Boone and cash for infielder David Espinosa and two players to be named.