Mets nearing deal for Twins 2B Castillo  —  FOXSports.com, Updated 16 minutes ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The Mets are close to acquiring second baseman Luis Castillo from the Twins for two minor leaguers, according to major-league sources.  —  Castillo would replace Jose Valentin …

Braves set to acquire Teixeira from Rangers  —  FOXSports.com, Updated 31 minutes ago  —  LIKE THIS STORY?  —  The Braves are on the verge of acquiring Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira.  —  The deal is done, pending a review of the medical records of the players involved, according to major-league sources.

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 …

Phillies acquire right-hander Lohse  —  Team bolsters rotation in exchange for prospect  —  PHILADELPHIA — Don't blame Kyle Lohse for experiencing deja vu, but this should feel familiar.  —  Almost a year ago to the day, Lohse was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds to aid their 2006 playoff push …

Rumors keep flying, but Dye still on club  —  The White Sox chartered to New York on Monday evening with the team still intact, although that didn't stop rumors from flying before the Tuesday's 3 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline.  —  "Lots of back and forth [with other general managers] …

Mariners Notebook: Reitsma back on DL  —  Elbow surgery likely will put him out for season  —  Chris Reitsma's painful stint with the Mariners is probably over.  —  Hopefully he doesn't have to say the same for his career.  —  Reitsma, 29, will have arthroscopic surgery Thursday …

Sources: Dodgers eye A's Blanton but price steep … The Oakland Athletics engaged in serious negotiations with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday about pitcher Joe Blanton, a 26-year-old right-hander who would help fill in the injury-ravaged L.A. rotation if the deal is completed.

O's unlikely to deal at deadline  —  Orioles roster will probably remain intact after 4 p.m. Tuesday  —  Barring an unexpected development, tomorrow's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline will come and go with the Orioles having made no moves that will dramatically alter their roster.

O'Dowd plays deal or no deal  —  General manager passes on trades that 'don't fit'  —  Dealin' Dan O'Dowd has gotten dull — by design.  —  "The biggest thing I've learned is that things that are supposed to happen are going to happen and you can't force them," said O'Dowd, the Rockies general manager.

On the fence  —  PITTSBURGH — Apparently no longer motivated "sellers," the Cardinals also might prove not to be "buyers" before the non-waiver trade deadline arrives at 3 p.m. today.  They may be "waiters."  —  Blame or thank the bullpen.  —  The Cardinals, who were prepared …

Ailing Beltran will skip road trip  —  The Mets left New York Monday without the injured Carlos Beltran, and it could be some time before their $119-million centerfielder returns to the lineup.  —  General manager Omar Minaya said Monday the club "most likely" will put Beltran on the 15 …

Allison will be extradited to N.C.  —  Troubled pitcher Jeff Allison is being held in Palm Beach County Jail until North Carolina officials pick him up to face drug and larceny charges.  —  Allison, 22, a first-round draft pick of the Florida Marlins in 2003, was arrested Oct. 25 in Greensboro, N.C., and released on $2,500 bond.

Trade Winds: Teixeira Atlanta-bound  —  Pending final details, trade deadline's big fish likely caught  —  After weeks of speculation Mark Teixeira has found a new home in Atlanta.  —  Well, almost.  —  The Braves thought they had an agreement to bring the Texas first baseman to the National League …