Joe Girardi struggles with media management  —  As the question exited the mouth of Joe Girardi during the latest episode of the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network's “The Joe Girardi Show,” it was apparent he knew the answer.  —  “Am I ever allowed to take the Fifth?”  Girardi asked host Michael Kay.

It's Time To Fire Willie Randolph  —  It's time for the Mets to fire Willie Randolph.  They should fire him if his team sweeps the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend.  They should fire him if his team wins all three games by a total score of 27-0.  They should fire him if his team puts …

Murcer ready to begin broadcasting Yankees games again  —  NEW YORK (AP) -Bobby Murcer is feeling better and ready to begin broadcasting New York Yankees games again.  —  The longtime announcer and former All-Star outfielder was at Yankee Stadium on Thursday and plans to resume …

Brewers designate Turnbow for assignment  —  The Milwaukee Brewers have designated struggling relief pitcher Derrick Turnbow for assignment.  Turnbow, an All-Star closer in 2006, is 0-1 with a 15.63 ERA in eight games this season.  He gave up six runs in two-thirds of an inning at Chicago Wednesday.

After a pause, Ryan pulls out a complete stop  —  At the moment Toronto's 3-0 victory had seemingly ended last night, A.J. Burnett was standing in the clubhouse, waiting to congratulate his teammates on a much-needed win.  —  The only man he saw, however, was manager John Gibbons.

Longtime baseball executive Buzzie Bavasi passes away at age 93  —  Two-time Executive of the Year won four World Titles with Dodgers  —  SEATTLE — Emil Joseph “Buzzie” Bavasi has passed away at the age of 93 years old in San Diego, CA, of natural causes after a short illness.

Rockies express interest in Castro  —  Looking to add depth following Troy Tulowitzki's left quad injury, the Rockies are pursuing free agent Juan Castro.  —  The Cincinnati Reds recently designated Castro, 35, for assignment.  He is considered a terrific fielder with great hands, but hasn't hit much.

Marlins Notebook: Lindstrom's back still sore; DL a possibility  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Lindstom's back still sore; DL could be an option  —  MIAMI GARDENS - Right-hander Matt Lindstrom's back is acting up again, but an MRI on Thursday ruled out any serious injury.

Bob Costas: “Buzz realizes that he did a disservice to his own points”  —  Now that the video of Buzz Bissinger has knocked around cyberspace for 48 hours or so, what did it all mean?  Richard Sandomir of the New York Times had the chance to answer that question when he interviewed Bob Costas …

Lessons From Big Leagues Guide a Bassmaster Rookie  —  APPLING, Ga. — Bass were busting up the water 60 yards away, feeding on bait fish.  A fisherman trolled toward the melee to throw his bait and see if they were tournament-ready bass.  After he flipped his bait, there was no movement, and no bass.