Teixeira trade talks revised  —  According to a National League source, Diamondback fans might not want to get too excited about the possibility of landing Mark Teixeira.  This source believes the Yankees, Rays and Angels are more likely to land the switch-hitting first baseman before Thursday's Trade Deadline.

Manuel: Tatis is our man in leftfield  —  MIAMI - As the Mets wait for Ryan Church and tread water on the trade front, manager Jerry Manuel made a bold statement yesterday when he committed to Fernando Tatis as the club's starting leftfielder for the immediate future.

Surgery to end Posada's season  —  Catcher to undergo procedure on ailing right shoulder  —  NEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada will have surgery on his ailing right shoulder and miss the rest of the 2008 season.  —  When Posada was placed on the disabled list July 20 …

Burnett's fastball stays alive in Toronto  —  Hurler fans 10 Rays, ties wins mark at 12; GM says he's staying  —  TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi apparently wants to put an end to all the A.J. Burnett trade rumors.  So, while Ricciardi admits that Toronto is willing …

Dodgers' Nomar Garciaparra has sprained knee ligament  —  Dodgers shortstop Nomar Garciaparra tags out Nationals center fielder Lastings Milledge during a double play in the fifth inning.  Garciaparra left the game in the sixth inning with a knee injury.  —  MRI exam reveals an injury serious enough …

Boston could be in mix for Tejada as trade deadline nears  —  All-Star shortstop says he wouldn't shy away from Red Sox-Yankees rivalry  —  If the rumors are true that the Boston Red Sox have contacted the Astros about Miguel Tejada, rest assured the All-Star shortstop wouldn't be intimidated about playing at Fenway Park.

Marlins rally, beat Mets 7-3  —  MIAMI - With another come-from-behind win, the surprising Florida Marlins are on the verge of erasing the New York Mets' lead in the NL East.  —  Dan Uggla and Cody Ross hit RBI singles to spark a five-run eighth inning, and the Marlins rallied past the Mets 7-3 Monday night.

Manny's all about the money  —  Everyone in the clubhouse knows the names.  Joba Chamberlain (twice), Felix Hernandez (twice), Edinson Volquez, Justin Verlander — pitchers that Manny Ramirez didn't feel quite right to face, be it a knee, a hamstring, his contract or the pitcher's velocity …

Rockies trip after their all-star break run  —  De Los Santos, Grilli gone wild  —  PITTSBURGH — It has been a vibrant trip with a classic rock soundtrack.  It was beginning to feel like September again, a convergence of solo pitching harmonies and offensive guitar riffs.

Yankees refuse to unload prospect for Washburn  —  Brian Cashman's game of chicken with the Mariners over Jarrod Washburn continued yesterday, with the Yankees' general manager saying the trade market is “frigid” right now with Thursday's non-waivers trade deadline approaching.  —  “All cold.

Marlins' trade targets include catchers, left-handed pitchers  —  Facing a potentially lengthy absence for injured starting catcher Matt Treanor, the Marlins have increased their efforts to acquire an established replacement before Thursday's non-waiver trade deadline.

Melancon and Wright to Scranton, Plus More  —  BREAKING NEWS — Mark Melancon and Chase Wright promoted to Scranton.  Wilkins Arias and Steven White to Trenton.  Eric Wordekemper to Tampa.  —  More later...  Mike Ashmore, mashmore98 AT gmail.com