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.

A WASH-OUT  —  YANKS' DEAL FOR M'S LEFTY IN JEOPARDY  —  Though the Yankees are saying otherwise, a potential deal for Jarrod Washburn isn't dead yet.  Not with so much time before Thursday's trading deadline remaining.  And Sidney Ponson and Mike Mussina getting pounded on consecutive nights …

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 …

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.

Young suffers finger fracture as Texas Rangers lose, 7-5  —  rdurrett@dallasnews.com  —  ARLINGTON - The Texas Rangers tried to make a comeback Monday in the late innings, a situation usually made for Michael Young.  —  But the All-Star shortstop was in the dugout after suffering a fractured right ring finger in the first inning.

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 …

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 …

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.

Chipper Jones returns to DL  —  Reyes demoted to make room for Morton, Sammons  —  On a day in which Chipper Jones and Tim Hudson were placed on the disabled list, struggling pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes was optioned to Class AAA Richmond and the Braves added pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Clint Sammons from Richmond.

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.

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.

Cubs fans accused of beating White Sox fan  —  HUNTLEY, Ill. - McHenry County authorities say three Chicago Cubs fans face felony battery charges after allegedly beating a Chicago White Sox fan so badly he lost his right eye.  —  The men are accused of beating 32-year-old Robert Steele …