Roger Clemens threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session before New York's game against Toronto on Thursday and said he has "no doubt" he'll be able to pitch for the Yankees at Boston on Sunday night.

Clemens, 6-6 with a 4.45 ERA this season, left a Sept. 3 start against Seattle after four innings because of elbow discomfort caused by a change in his mechanics, the result of a blister on his foot. He returned home to Houston and had two cortisone shots in his elbow on Sept. 5. Tests also revealed ligament damage to the elbow.

The 45-year-old Clemens said Thursday's 40-pitch session was crisper than the one he had Tuesday, when he threw at about 80 percent.

"It's not a game situation type of scenario, but it was a more violent pen than I would normally throw," Clemens said. "I'm pleased with it. My foot is holding up fine. For me, that's where it starts and ends as far as getting over my arm issues."

Twins GM Terry Ryan resigns: Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan has resigned yet will stay with the team as a senior adviser.

The GM the past 13 years, Ryan said his resignation was effective Sept. 30. He will be replaced by Bill Smith.

Orioles' Trembley suspended for three games, Cabrera for six: Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley and pitcher Daniel Cabrera were suspended by Major League Baseball for their roles in separate incidents during the last week.

Trembley was suspended for three games because he followed his ejection from Wednesday's 18-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels with an animated tirade near second base.

Cabrera was suspended for six games for intentionally throwing a pitch at the head of Boston's Dustin Pedroia on Sept. 7 and his part in the bench-clearing incident that followed.

Both Trembley and Cabrera also were fined undisclosed amounts.

Trembley began serving his suspension Thursday against the Angels. Cabrera will appeal his suspension and will be able to play until the appeal is addressed.

Crawford's suspension upheld: Carl Crawford began serving a two-game suspension after his appeal was denied by the commissioner's office.

Cubs' Lee sits out with sore knee: Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee was scratched from the starting lineup against Houston because of a bruised right knee.

Lee fouled a pitch off his knee in the fifth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Astros.

Former major leaguer Mel Hall indicted on child sex charges: Former major league outfielder Mel Hall was indicted in Fort Worth, Texas, on charges that he sexually assaulted two girls — ages 12 and 14 — who played on elite basketball teams he coached in the 1990s.

The 46-year-old Hall could face life in prison if convicted, said Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney Kim D'Avignon.