Glavine passes 2,500 K mark  —  Mets left-hander passes Mathewson on all-time list  —  PHOENIX — Tom Glavine's inexorable march to his 300th career victory stalled for the third consecutive outing on Thursday night.  But that didn't stop the Mets left-hander from garnering a couple of more milestones on the way to Cooperstown, N.Y.

D-Day For MLB Extra Innings  —  Today is the deadline for any carrier that did not already ink a deal for MLB Extra Innings to get an agreement signed, or they will be unable to negotiate for the package until 2013 when DirecTV and iN Demand's deal with MLB expires.As we've been reporting …

Adding Reliever Gives Mets the Option of Recalling Sosa  —  The Mets' pitching was so thin at one point last season that they granted José Lima four starts, and they were so desperate that they let Geremi González start three times.  Their upgraded depth at Class AAA …

What happens in clubhouse, stays there  —  LAS VEGAS — When the star Dodger routinely showed up for day games still drunk from the previous night, the clubhouse guy knew his role.  —  "It was my job to protect the team," Dave Dickenson said.  "That's what I did."

Closing the Closer Role  —  They did it, they finally did it.  Brett Myers is now officially the new Phillies closer as he recorded his first major league save last night against the Giants.  The ace of the rotation at the beginning of the year is now taking over bullpen duties casting aside …

Timlin placed on DL with shoulder tendinitis  —  Reliever on the shelf with right shoulder tendinitis  —  The Red Sox announced before last night's game against the Mariners that Mike Timlin, who earned his first save of the season Wednesday against Oakland, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis.

PAVANO EXPECTED TO NEED SURGERY  —  ARLINGTON, Texas - Whenever Carl Pavano visits Dr. James Andrews, the noted orthopedic surgeon is expected to recommend the oft-injured right-hander needs surgery.  And since Pavano is complaining of stiffness and soreness in the forearm, it's likely Pavano is headed for Tommy John surgery.

The New Inefficiency  —  There are two ways to win a lot of baseball games on a tight budget: drafting very intelligently, and properly valuing major league and major league-ready talent.  I suppose that luck does the trick as well, but those first two are the only ones a general manager has any control over.

Hennessey To Close?  —  Time for this week's edition of Waiver Wired, and there's plenty to talk about.  A little clarification first: the values apply to a $100 FAAB budget.  Disclaimer: they're just my suggestions, and every league is different.  Plus, the nature of bidding …

Soriano's Lasting Impression  —  With Good Memories, Nats to Meet Former Teammate in Chicago  —  He came for a summer that was, in so many other ways, forgettable.  The Washington Nationals went nowhere in 2006, starting with a poor April, languishing in last place every day after the Fourth of July …

Recap: Buster Olney on Harden and Zambrano  —  During Wednesday's edition of MetsBlog Talk Radio, ESPN's Buster Olney talked with Matthew Cerrone about the future of A's RHP Rich Harden and Cubs RHP Carlos Zambrano.  —  To listen to Olney's 9-minute interview on MetsBlog Talk Radio, click the play button below.

Erstad returning to the scene of his climb  —  ANAHEIM — The White Sox's lone hot hitter is bound to receive a hero's welcome Friday night in enemy territory.  —  Los Angeles Angels fans are certain to show their appreciation for Darin Erstad, who returns to Angel Stadium after enjoying 11 years of hard-earned success there.

Rays Like This Vision Of The Future  —  ST. PETERSBURG - There really are glimpses of the future occasionally at Tropicana Field.  The future, at least, as the Devil Rays prefer to envision it.  —  It's a future full of games like Thursday's 6-4 victory against the Minnesota Twins …

Willis knows his hero's just a call away  —  Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis grew up idolizing Dave Stewart, a 20-game winner for four straight years with the Oakland A's and the Most Valuable Player of the 1989 World Series.  —  So when Stewart left a message two weeks ago asking Willis …

Fox big on Marlins' youth  —  First base/infield coach sees similarities to title squad  —  MIAMI — Observing the collection of young talent on the Marlins, Andy Fox sees many similarities to the franchise's 2003 World Series title club.  —  As a player, Fox joined the Marlins during …