LO DUCA WANTS METS ‘TO LOSE EVERY GAME’  —  RETURNS TO SHEA WITH NATIONALS TONIGHT  —  It is reunion night at Shea when the Nationals come into Flushing to take on the Mets for the start of a three-game series.  —  The Mets' makeover after last season's collapse involved trading clubhouse …

MLB's diversity would have Jackie shaking his head  —  Tuesday is Jackie Robinson Day, commemorating the 61st anniversary of Robinson's 1947 debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, which broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.  A few weeks ago, I sat with Rachel Robinson …

Cleveland Indians put Joe Borowski on disabled list, recall Tom Mastny from Class AAA  —  The Indians placed closer Joe Borowski on the disabled list today with a strained right triceps muscle.  Borowski has failed to convert his last two save situations, failing in spectacular fashion both times.

Big Papi returns to lineup  —  Slugger lets Francona know he wants back in via text message  —  CLEVELAND — During the flight to Cleveland in the wee hours of Monday morning, Red Sox manager Terry Francona gave designated hitter David Ortiz an invitation to take another day off if he wanted or needed it.

Schilling laughs off Yankee talk  —  Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling reiterated this morning his previous assertion that he would not consider pitching for the Yankees next season, despite comments to the contrary from his personal doctor.  —  “[Schilling] called me when he was angry …

Moylan headed to DL, Carlyle rejoins team  —  The Braves have put reliever Peter Moylan on the disabled list with a right elbow strain.  —  Moylan last appeared in a game Friday night in Washington, when he pitched a perfect ninth inning against the Nationals for his first save of the season.

Reynolds, ESPN settle wrongful termination lawsuit  —  Harold Reynolds and ESPN have settled Reynolds' wrongful termination lawsuit, which he filed in October 2006.  —  “My family and I are ecstatic,” said Reynolds, the former All-Star second baseman.  “This is a matter of principal.

M's prized offseason pickup Bedard hits 15-day disabled list  —  CBSSports.com wire reports  —  SEATTLE — Mariners ace Erik Bedard went on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with inflammation in his left hip, a condition that is improving.  —  The move is retroactive to April 9, and Seattle's ace isn't sure when he might pitch again.

Yanks reliever Hawkins bows to fans' wishes, will switch to No. 22  —  The end is imminent for the Great New York Yankees Jersey Number Controversy: Reliever LaTroy Hawkins intends to surrender No. 21 in time for the club's opener of a two-game series with Boston on Wednesday night in Yankee Stadium.

Report: Mets' Minaya says Pedro's return delayed  —  Pedro Martinez reportedly won't be back anytime soon to wake up the lethargic-looking New York Mets.  —  General manager Omar Minaya told the New York Post for Tuesday's editions that the team doesn't expect the injured Martinez to return …

Piazza Coming To The Bronx?  —  Up until the last few days, Yankees' GM Brian Cashman has often resisted the temptation of putting Mike Piazza in pinstripes.  But with his current catching situation (and don't forget prospect Francisco Cervelli is still out with a broken wrist) …

Puerto Rico Shows Why It Is Time To End MLB's Amateur Draft  —  Puerto Rico was a hot spot for amateur talent before MLB added the territory to its annual amateur draft.  Now Puerto Rico is clearly behind Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.  Is the MLB draft doing the same thing to amateur talent in this country?

JORGE MULLS HIS OPTIONS  —  Jorge Posada is mulling the pros and cons of getting a cortisone shot in his ailing right shoulder.  —  “It's 50/50 it would work because of where the problem is,” Posada told The Post during batting practice last night at Tropicana Field.

One-game playoff won't be forgotten  —  Rockies, Padres fought for 13 innings for Wild Card berth  —  The Rockies rejoiced and the Padres went home.  —  One moment, two teams and a season defined for both that became indelible stamps that fans of each franchise will remember forever.