Diamondbacks’ Sexson placed on 15-day DL

Phoenix — Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Richie Sexson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday after an MRI showed he had a partially dislocated left shoulder.

Sexson was injured on a check-swing in the eighth inning of Wednesday night’s 4-3 loss here to the Chicago Cubs.

Sexson has nine home runs. He hit a 503-footer Monday night against the Cubs, the longest home run in Bank One Ballpark’s seven-year history.

LaRue sidelined by broken finger

Cincinnati — Reds catcher Jason LaRue was put on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, a day after his right index finger was broken on a bunt attempt.

LaRue will be sidelined indefinitely. Cincinnati was off Thursday and did not immediately fill his roster spot.

LaRue was hurt in a 10-9 loss at Milwaukee. His hand was on the bat when was hit on the right index finger by a pitch from Brooks Kieschnick.

After the injury, LaRue left the game. LaRue returned to Cincinnati and had several tests Thursday that detected a small fracture at the tip of the finger.

McKeon says Bonds one of three best ever

Denver — Jack McKeon sounded as much like Barry Bonds’ agent as the opposing manager.

“He’s already one of the top three players of all time and I don’t know who the others would be,” McKeon said.

So Bonds is better than Joe DiMaggio? Willie Mays? Ted Williams? Stan Musial?

“I’ve seen those guys,” said McKeon, 73, “but I’ve got to take Bonds. I’m talking about the mechanics and his makeup and determination. This guy is so quick with the bat. You can have Cy Young in town and he’ll hit him.”