Indians flounder, Sabathia is trade bait again  —  About a month and a half ago, The Star-Ledger reported that the Cleveland Indians had told their scouts to pay special attention to the farm systems of certain select teams (Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets, some others) that would be likely …

Madden: Willie knows Met injuries are no excuse  —  Throughout this time of personal crisis, Willie Randolph has been loathe to cite the fact that the team everyone - his bosses most of all - proclaimed to be worthy of going all the way to the World Series has been beset by injuries all season.

Yanks aiming to keep .500 behind them  —  New York (36-33) at Houston (33-36), Sunday, 2:05 p.m. ET  —  HOUSTON — The Yankees spent the first 68 games of their season trying to get to three games over the .500 mark.  Having finally accomplished it, they'd like to believe they've left the break-even mark behind for good.

Hernandez caps wild win for Orioles  —  Catcher hits walk-off single in ninth after Salazar's homer ties it  —  BALTIMORE — If the Orioles have proved one thing this season, it's that no opponent's lead is safe — 19 of the team's 34 wins have been come-from-behind victories.

Seeking relief, Mets exploring deal for Fuentes  —  CHICAGO — With relievers Billy Wagner and Aaron Heilman struggling, the Mets have expressed interest in Rockies closer Brian Fuentes, according to two Major League Baseball sources.  The Mets approached the Rockies last winter about acquiring Fuentes, offering up Heilman.

Byrd likely to play into doubleheader  —  Texas (34-35) at New York (32-34), Sunday, 12:10 p.m. CT  —  NEW YORK — Marlon Byrd, out of the starting lineup for the first two games of the Rangers' series with the Mets, could be back on the field on Sunday at Shea Stadium.

Hall of Fame Game Is Going, Going . . .  Sometime late tomorrow afternoon one of the grandest of baseball traditions will end — and only the Cubs and Padres will be able to boast — or lament — that they played the final Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, N.Y.

NEVER MORE POPULAR, HERNANDEZ IS THE REAL MR. MET  —  Keith Hernandez cried after getting traded to the Mets 25 years ago today.  He had been taken away from the Cardinals, the only team he had ever known and sent to the Mets, who hadn't been to the playoffs in 10 years.

SERBY'S SUNDAY Q&A WITH...  TOM SEAVER  —  The Post's Steve Serby chatted with the Hall of Fame right-hander, who 31 years ago today was traded to the Reds on arguably the most infamous day in Mets history.  —  Q: Were you heartened by angry Mets fan reaction to your June 15, 1977 blockbuster trade to the Reds?

Brad Penny can't shoulder load for Dodgers  —  Right-hander lasts only 32/3 innings of the Dodgers' 12-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers and will have an MRI exam to determine the source of pain.  —  DETROIT — Warming up in the bullpen at Comerica Park on Saturday, Brad Penny said he knew something was wrong with his right shoulder.

Mussina beats Astros, nets 10th win  —  Yankees move to season-high three games above .500  —  HOUSTON — Mike Mussina is used to looking at his wins totals and seeing double digits there every season.  Yet no one could have predicted he'd throw a 10 up there so soon.