Manny says he wants to finish his career with the Dodgers  —  Old friend Manny Ramirez is looking right at home in Los Angeles after just two games with the Dodgers and it sounds like he's already ready to finish his career in LA.  —  We've got a full media roundup of Manny's comments …

Alex Belth: Old Timers say goodbye to Stadium … There are only 21 more regular season games left at Yankee Stadium and each is being treated like standing room only for a smash Broadway show — it's the hottest ticket in town.  That late summer game against Tampa Bay?  It's going to cost you.

Mets promote closer Eddie Kunz  —  More youth is on the way.  Surfing the Mets has learned that Binghamton closer Eddie Kunz has been promoted the Mets, joining a sudden youth movement with Nick Evans, Argenis Reyes and Daniel Murphy.  Kunz, the Mets' top pick (42nd overall) …

Maine put on DL; Wagner out with stiff forearm  —  Ton of info, and not positive:  —  John Maine is going to the DL.  Jerry Manuel said he didn't have a setback, but could use more time.  The Mets needed an extra bullpen arm anyway because Billy Wagner is injured and unavailable.

Lupica: Beltran is New York baseball's biggest offensive disappointment  —  Two years ago, Derek Jeter hit .343 and had 214 hits and scored 118 runs and was nearly the MVP of his league.  Now, at 34, two years from the end of his Yankee contract, two years from what will be the most interesting …

Griffey apologizes for gesture … CINCINNATI (AP) — Ken Griffey Jr. thanked Cincinnati Reds fans on Saturday for their support during his nine seasons in his hometown, and apologized to them for his throat-slash gesture last weekend.  —  The Reds traded Griffey to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, when the team was in Washington.

Livan in talks; Helton in pain; running woes  —  MIAMI — As the Rockies continue internally discussing the pursuit of Twins starter Livan Hernandez, they are bracing for an extended absence for his all-time nemesis, first baseman Todd Helton.  —  Helton, 33-for-69 against the right-hander …

Chipper plans return to Braves lineup  —  Chipper Jones is expected to resume his pursuit of the National League batting title Friday at Arizona, the first day the Braves third baseman is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list.  —  Jones, the major-league batting leader at .369 …

Zito looks like $126 million man  —  (08-03) 04:00 PDT San Diego —  When manager Bruce Bochy jogged to the mound with two outs in the eighth inning, he didn't want to pull Barry Zito even though the Padres' scariest hitter, Adrian Gonzalez, was coming up with two runners aboard.

Gameday Live 111: Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels  —  Good afternoon Yankee fans.  Marcus Henry is here to carry you through the final matchup of this four-game set between the Yanks and the Angels.  —  Yankees (60-50) vs. Los Angeles Angels (69-41), 1:05 p.m.