McAdam: Cancer-free Lester gets his second chance  —  BOSTON — Jason Varitek was one of the first Red Sox players to spot Jon Lester in the home clubhouse Sunday afternoon, moments after the Red Sox had held off the Chicago White Sox, 8-5.  —  "He had the biggest smile on his face," …

Pirates Notebook: Inquiry about Glaus spurned  —  Talk about aiming high.  —  The Pirates, in preliminary talks with Toronto regarding shortstop Jack Wilson, inquired about the Blue Jays' power-hitting third baseman, Troy Glaus, according to two sources intimately familiar with the matter.

Aki tells it like it is … They call him Aki.  —  After nine seasons in Japan, Akinori Iwamura joined the Devil Rays in the offseason, signing a three-year deal worth $7.7-million after the team spent $4.55-million for rights to negotiate with him.  In just a half-season, Iwamura, 28, has made quite the impression.

Ex-MLBer Coolbaugh, 35, killed by line drive  —  Minor league coach died after being hit with line drive  —  NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tulsa Drillers coach Mike Coolbaugh died Sunday night after being struck in the head by a line drive as he stood in the first-base coach's box during …

If present for No. 756, Selig won't celebrate record  —  MILWAUKEE — Bud Selig might be in attendance when Barry Bonds breaks Henry Aaron's all-time home run record, but the baseball commissioner will not move from his seat to participate in any on-field celebration, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.

D'backs gauging interest in Livan  —  PLAYER OF THE DAY LIVAN HERNANDEZ RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks  —  Jose Contreras might not be the hottest Cuban pitcher on the trade market.  According to officials with two different teams, who asked not to be identified because talks are ongoing …

Ex-Brown pitched against Babe Ruth  —  Rolland Mays "Lena" Stiles, the oldest living former major-league baseball player, died Sunday morning in his sleep at the age of 100 at Bethesda Southgate nursing home in St. Louis.  —  Mr. Stiles compiled a 9-14 record while pitching for the St. Louis Browns in 1930 …

ALOU READY TO RETURN  —  When the Mets return to Shea Stadium tomorrow to play the Pirates, Moises Alou expects to join them.  —  "I don't know if I will be back in the lineup on Tuesday," said Alou, who has been on the disabled list since May 13 with a strained left quadriceps.  "I think I will be, though.

Tigers call up power-hitting Hessman  —  Corner infielder, 29, leads International League in homers  —  The Tigers purchased the contract of infielder Mike Hessman on Monday, giving the International League's leading slugger his first Major League stint since 2004.

SPENDING HIS A-WAD  —  ALEX'S ESTATE HUNT TIPS YANKEE PLANS  —  Maybe we can call him "Stay-Rod" now.  —  Yankee superstar Alex Rodriguez is eyeing a stunning new $25 million estate in Greenwich, Conn. - strongly suggesting he plans on remaining with the Bronx Bombers beyond this season, The Post has learned.

Prospectus Today  —  Calm Seas  —  We've launched the summer version of "The Mill," which will take us up through the trade deadline.  In addition to Will Carroll's regular reports from the front, we'll have even more inside information from the equally well-connected John Perrotto and Kevin Goldstein.

Bullpen in need of relief effort  —  Washington - Even before Jorge Julio unleashed a hanging slider to Austin Kearns, the Rockies were looking for late-inning reinforcements.  —  They would like to add another reliever, inquiring about everybody from Washington's Jon Rauch and Chad Cordero …

Zaun takes Jays' struggles personally  —  Anyone that has watched the Jays recently could not help but notice the pained expressions and in-game frustration displayed by catcher Gregg Zaun as his team stumbles offensively and through the standings.  Zaun's negative body language and flashes …