Johnny Damon is shaky in center as Yankees fall to Toronto, 2-1  —  TORONTO - The Yankees held a players-only meeting less than an hour before Tuesday night's game in an attempt to reinforce the obvious: Time is running out.  —  The meeting didn't do much to inspire the Yankees' bats …

PELFREY TO PEN PERFECT IN PINCH  —  THE Mets have an aching need in their bullpen, and Mike Pelfrey is the best man for the Joba.  —  Pelfrey does not have the overpowering stuff of Joba Chamberlain.  But he has the best combination of skills to re-enact for the Mets what Chamberlain …

DRUNK HIDEKI IRABU ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING BARTENDER  —  Staff and Wire Reports … Last updated: 2:44 am

Beckett's next start is delayed  —  Team wants to determine source of arm numbness  —  Josh Beckett's next start has been pushed back.  —  BALTIMORE - Because of the tingling and numbness that Josh Beckett has been experiencing in his right arm since waking up Sunday …

Nolasco pitches, hits the Marlins to win  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Ricky Nolasco won a pot of cash for his first career complete game - thanks to the Marlins' nearly two-year drought without a pitcher going the distance.  —  Nolasco pitched a two-hitter for his first shutout and drove in two runs …

Bradley would like to return to Rangers in 2009  —  Milton Bradley's immediate goal is to get through the season, his first as an All-Star and the most productive of his career.  His priority after the season will be staying with the Rangers.  —  Bradley and general manager Jon Daniels confirmed …

Harden-ed by his critics  —  Tired of ‘injury-prone’ label, Cubs right-hander just keeps mowing 'em down  —  Cubs right-hander Rich Harden wants to set the record straight.  —  Check that.  He specifically says he doesn't want to set the record straight.  It seems he has been there, done that enough times for his taste.

Latest injury may end Izzy's career  —  All-time Cardinals saves leader Jason Isringhausen walked away from the club Tuesday with what is believed to be a career-threatening torn flexor muscle near his right elbow.  —  Team medical supervisor Dr. George Paletta confirmed the finding …

Best Case Scenario for Wagner is 3 Weeks  —  Wagner's agent, Bean Stringfellow, told Marchand, that Wagner was “surprised it will take three weeks” when he went to the doctors yesterday.  —  The Mets have not revealed a time-table, only saying that Wagner is out indefinitely.

Thomas wants to return to A's in '09  —  Designated hitter believes young team is close to contention  —  MINNEAPOLIS — With 19 years of big league experience under his belt, Frank Thomas feels like he knows when he sees a team on the rise.  —  It is for that reason that he signed …

Yaz has triple bypass  —  Sox icon ‘comfortable’ after 6-hour operation  —  The greatest living Red Sox player, New England icon Carl Yastrzemski, underwent emergency triple-bypass surgery yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease.

No Cubs for MVP?  So what?  —  The debate for NL MVP is gaining voice.  —  Cubs need not apply.  —  What the ... ?  —  It seems the conversation involves Albert Pujols, Chase Utley, David Wright and CC Sabathia, even in a half-season.  A Cardinal, a Phillie, a Met and a Brewer-for-now.