Reyes watches and learns for Mets  —  At about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a Mets video assistant tapped Jose Reyes on the shoulder, an alert that the shortstop's order was ready.  In the visitors' clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, Reyes walked to the corner, just to your right when you walk in, where players study their past at-bats.

Planet Manny  —  No effort.  Lazy.  Manny being Manny.  Is it true?  After asking teammates, Ken Rosenthal finds there are many misconceptions.  —  What's up, Chuck?  —  A $400K gambling debt?  Not surprising.  Seven months to pay it back?  A bit extreme.  Kevin Hench has a warning for Charles Barkley.

Blogger claims Yost to be fired  —  Boston - Somebody named the “Badger Blogger,” who I am told does mainly political postings (I must admit I'm not familiar with the site) posted a blog late Sunday night claiming manager Ned Yost will be relieved of his duties on the team's off day in Pittsburgh today.

Reports: Smoltz return from DL may be delayed  —  Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz had hoped to return by the end of May from a stint on the disabled list for an inflamed rotator cuff.  That plan may have to be put on hold.  —  “It could be anywhere between the [late May] …

Lack of multiyear deal doesn't concern Dan Uggla  —  MIAMI GARDENS - Dan Uggla wasn't particularly disappointed upon learning President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest had not recommended additional multiyear signings to owner Jeffrey Loria.  —  “The whole Hanley [Ramirez] deal was kind of a shock to everybody,” Uggla said.

At 87, Stan still is The Man as Cards fans pay homage  —  The Cardinals rallied Sunday for their second last-bat victory in two days.  But, even if they had lost, it would have been a good day at Busch Stadium.  Every day Stan Musial is at the park is a good day.

The Julio Franco Era  —  Well, it finally happened.  About two weeks ago, Julio Franco finally bowed to the inevitable and announced his retirement, ending his dream of being the game's first legitimate 50-year-old player.  —  This wasn't too surprising, as last year he finally got too old and lost his last MLB job.

Rangers' Blalock moving from third to first base … ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hank Blalock will move to first base for the Texas Rangers when he returns from the disabled list.  —  Blalock, a third baseman who has been out since April 26 with a torn left hamstring, volunteered …

Ortiz Powers Red Sox to Sweep  —  BOSTON — David Ortiz homered twice and drove in four runs and the Boston Red Sox outslugged the Milwaukee Brewers to complete a sweep of their interleague series with an 11-7 win Sunday despite a subpar outing by ace Josh Beckett.

Strange stats for Giambi  —  I don't know how long Jason Giambi can keep this up (not that he wants to) but he has more home runs (8) than singles (7) after 43 games.  —  Barry Bonds did it once, hitting 73 homers in 2001 and collecting only 49 singles all season.  Mark McGwire had 65 homers in 1999 and only 58 singles.

The latest on A-Rod's rehab  —  This from the AP in Tampa:  —  Alex Rodriguez remains on target to rejoin the New York Yankees on Tuesday.  —  The third baseman, out since April 28 with a strained right quadriceps, hit a grand slam to center field during his 15 at-bats in a simulated game Sunday.