Clemens files defamation suit against his ex-trainer  —  Ex-Astros pitcher's attorney says McNamee 'has ruined Roger's reputation with a large percentage of the public'  —  In a defamation lawsuit filed Sunday night, Roger Clemens claims Brian McNamee, his longtime trainer and chief accuser …

Sanchez signs one-year deal with Mets  —  Righty has chance to provide late-inning relief in New York  —  NEW YORK — Duaner Sanchez has a new contract and a new opportunity.  The Mets can only hope those perks will bring with them some new results.  —  The Mets signed Sanchez …

New York Yankees  —  Baseball America's Top 10 Prospects lists are based on projections of a player's long-term worth after discussions with scouting and player-development personnel.  All players who haven't exceeded the major league rookie standards of 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched (without regard to service time) are eligible.

Mailbag: Effects of Pagan trade  —  MLB.com's Marty Noble answers Mets fans' questions  —  How will the Mets' acquisition of Angel Pagan affect the team's pursuit of Johan Santana?  —  My first reaction Saturday when I heard of the trade was that importing Pagan might make Endy Chavez available …

Major League Baseball acts on Mitchell recommendations  —  MLB launches clubhouse security plan  —  As part of an evolving process to prevent the illegal use of performance-enhancing substances, Baseball Commissioner Allan H.  (Bud) Selig announced today that Major League Baseball …

The Prospect Corner with Adam G.  —  Three days ago WaxHeaven.com had it's biggest day in its 2 1/2 month history with close to 1,000 page views in one day thanks in part to Adam G. and his second write up of New York Yankees prospect Joba Chamberlain.  Today, he has sent in his newest article …

Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 for 2008  —  Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2008  —  All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change.  — Andrew McCutchen, OF, Grade A-  — Steven Pearce, OF-1B, Grade B+  — Neil Walker, 3B, Grade B (not convinced he'll hit quite as well as they expect)

Patterson could return to Orioles  —  Club could bring back center fielder if trade isn't made  —  If the Orioles don't trade for a young center fielder in the coming weeks, they likely will turn their attention back to last year's Opening Day starter, Corey Patterson.

Tomorrow's Cooperstown election results today  —  Every year the annual BBWAA vote for Cooperstown transfixes me.  I love guessing how the vote will shake out.  —  Over the years, I've discovered 10 rules of thumb that make the annual ballot quite a bit more predictable.  None are perfect, but they work.

Brewers ink five to one-year contracts  —  Parra, Nelson, Anderson, Dillard, Pena sign with Milwaukee  —  The Milwaukee Brewers signed five players to one-year Major League contracts on Monday, including outfielder Drew Anderson, first baseman Brad Nelson and pitchers Tim Dillard, Manny Parra and Luis Pena.

TEAM RUDY'S BOMBER BLUNDER  —  Some Rudy Giuliani volunteers bused here from New York City struck out as they went door to door in advance of Tuesday's Granite State primary while wearing caps or jackets of the hated New York Yankees.  —  “Some people really don't think,” said a person with knowledge of the situation.

Where In The World Is Jose Lima?  —  This is a sad thing for us all to come to terms with, but Jose Lima — along with his, uh, ample wife — is not going to be in the majors next season.  But worry not: There's always Korea.  —  Yep, you're gonna have to go to Korea to see Lima Time this year.