Mets closing in on deal for Luis Castillo  —  It looks like the Mets didn't wait long to try and counter the Atlanta Braves' big trade-deadline move.  —  According to officials with two different major league teams, who requested anonymity because the deal has yet to be announced …

Breaking news: Castillo to Mets  —  The Twins are close to trading Luis Castillo to the New York Mets for two minor-league prospects, two major league sources said this afternoon.  In return, the Twins would get AA catcher Drew Butera, the son of former major league catcher Sal Butera, and Class A outfielder Dustin Martin.

Who's on second?  Maybe Castillo  —  PLAYER OF THE DAY LUIS CASTILLO, 2B, Minnesota Twins  —  The Twins had a scout at the Mets game yesterday at Shea, and the two teams have had serious talks in recent days about a deal that would bring second baseman Luis Castillo to New York.

Mets deal with Twins for Luis Castillo  —  In the final hours before the trade deadline, the Mets' loyalty to Ruben Gotay was directly proportionate to the asking price for Luis Castillo.  As soon as the Twins lowered their demands Monday, Gotay was out as the team's second baseman and Castillo was in.

Mets fill second base void with Twins' Castillo  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The NL East-leading New York Mets neatly filled a big hole at second base, acquiring three-time All-Star Luis Castillo for a pair of prospects Monday.  —  The 31-year-old Castillo adds speed to a batting order already topped …

Red Sox hoping to land Gagne  —  NEW YORK - Mid-afternoon Monday, in the wake of the Mark Teixeira trade to the Atlanta Braves, the emphasis had turned to the bullpens, where the Boston Red Sox hoped to convince Eric Gagne to set up for Jonathan Papelbon, the Los Angeles Dodgers had resigned themselves …

Braves close to acquiring Teixeira from Rangers  —  The Atlanta Braves appear to be the winner for the right to acquire first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Texas Rangers.  —  A preliminary agreement has been reached between the teams for Atlanta to receive Teixeira and left-handed reliever Ron Mahay …

Braves take lead in bidding for Dotel  —  FOXSports.com, Updated 36 minutes ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The Braves could be on the verge of not only acquiring the best hitter on the trade market, but one of the best relievers as well.  —  In addition to reaching a preliminary agreement …

Royals talking to Braves about trading Dotel for pitcher Kyle Davies  —  The Royals appeared to ready to trade veteran closer Octavio Dotel to the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon for right-handed starter Kyle Davies.  —  Neither club has yet offered official confirmation …

Lohse to Phillies  —  From the Reds: … - Livingston will start tomorrow in DC.  Arroyo will start Wednesday and Thursday's starter is TBA.  — Here's what Wayne Krivsky had to say:  —  "We're real pleased to acquire him.  We've seen two or three of his most recent starts in Reading. "