Andino called up, Jones out  —  MIAMI GARDENS - Jacque Jones' stay with the Marlins lasted less than three weeks.  —  In a move that was somewhat surprising, the Marlins designated Jones for assignment after Wednesday's dramatic win over the Phillies and promoted Triple-A infielder Robert Andino to take his place on the roster.

Rangers' Bradley goes after Royals announcer  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Milton Bradley stormed out of the Texas Rangers clubhouse after an 11-5 victory Wednesday night over Kansas City and bounded up four flights of stairs looking for Royals television announcer Ryan Lefebvre.

Rick Sutcliffe is a horrible person and ESPN's no better … This is still bugging me hours later, so:  —  I was watching ESPN's broadcast of the Braves game tonight, and there was a really, really weird moment where they were discussing Rick Sutcliffe taking time off to go get cancer treatment …

After Moving Past .500, the Yanks Tumble Back  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The .500 mark is like a vicious undertow for the Yankees.  Over and over, they struggle their way to the shore, seemingly ready to make a run.  Yet over and over, they are pulled back, treading water again.

Soriano hit by pitch, breaks hand  —  Cubs star outfielder to be sidelined at least six weeks  —  CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano was just starting to get his legs under him, but he'll now be sidelined for six weeks with a broken finger.  —  “It's a costly loss,” Cubs manager Lou Piniella said.

Beltran's blast in 13th bails out Mets' Wagner  —  Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey, left, gives Jose Reyes a pat on the back after Reyes fielded Arizona's Chad Tracy grounder for the third out in the third inning.  (Newsday Photo / Kathy Kmonicek / June 11, 2008)  —  The Mets feel the pain, too.

Ailing Alou's leg & pride hurting  —  Moises Alou couldn't mask his disappointment about his latest malady.  —  “I wish I was here talking to you about getting a game-winning hit (instead of) 'I'm hurt, I'm hurt, I'm hurt,'” Alou said Wednesday night before the Mets' win over the Diamondbacks at Shea.

Bondy: Days off would be new approach for team's old guard  —  OAKLAND - More than two months into the season, Joe Girardi looks a lot like Joe Torre.  Girardi, too, will always go first and often to his old reliables, before foraging elsewhere on the bench or in the bullpen.

Big brother Gonzalez shows family drive  —  First big league homer sets tone for Wolf's domination of LA  —  SAN DIEGO — It was a sense of satisfaction and pride that washed over Edgar Gonzalez on Wednesday when, after crossing home plate in the first inning, he was able to relish in the moment he had waited so long for.

Braves' outfield prospect Brandon Jones called up  —  Anderson, hitting .318, sent down in surprise move  —  Chicago — Josh Anderson was optioned to Richmond and Brandon Jones brought to the major-league club, a curious swap of rookie outfielders that surprised some Braves.

Durham: contract year or farewell year?  —  (06-12) 04:00 PDT Denver —  With Ray Durham hitting .302 after finishing at .218 last year, it is easy to take the cynic's stance that he has launched another contract drive, except for one thing: Durham is unsure he wants to play next season and will weigh retirement this winter.

Mets reach deal with top pick Havens … The Mets have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice Reese Havens, a shortstop from the University of South Carolina, SI.com has learned.  The Mets will pay Havens, the 22nd overall pick in last week's amateur draft, a signing bonus of about $1.4 million.