Myers may need surgery  —  After having an MRI today, Phillies pitcher Brett Myers was told that there was fraying to the labrum in his right hip, an injury that could require surgery and jeopardize the remainder of his season.  —  “I don't know what I am going to do,” Myers told The Inquirer.

Managing with a human touch  —  Terry Francona, Charlie Manuel face tough decisions concerning franchise favorites  —  Unlike love, literature and season finales of “The Bachelor,” baseball is an operation that allows very little room for sentiment.  —  But tell that to Terry Francona in Boston …

Ramirez held out because of groin injury  —  PHILADELPHIA - An injured groin kept Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez out of the lineup for Wednesday night's series finale against the Phillies, but he doesn't believe the injury is serious enough to linger.  —  Ramirez, who did no baseball activity …

Braves' GM won't comment on Francoeur-Red Sox rumors  —  SAN FRANCISCO -  —  Braves general manager Frank Wren would not comment on a report that the Boston Red Sox have recently scouted Jeff Francoeur and might have trade interest in the Braves right fielder.

The Manny candidacy gains steam  —  A few years back, “American Idol” had a contestant named Sanjaya Malakar, and when he sang it was evident that he probably was not the most qualified candidate.  But he was different and he was quirky and liked unusual hairstyles and he got a lot of attention week to week.

Astros' owner preaches patience with Cooper, club  —  PITTSBURGH — Although his team is mired in a season-high seven-game losing streak and last place in the National League Central, Astros owner Drayton McLane says “firing the manager is not in the cards.”

The latest from Brian Cashman  —  It's official, Jorge Posada will be activated tomorrow.  No word yet on who is out.  —  Melky Cabrera showed improvement today and is not headed to the DL at the moment.  But he's out for the Cleveland series.  —  In terms of the rehab crew:

Troncoso's huge strikeouts preserve Dodgers victory  —  Nibblers.  Dinks.  It looked as if the Dodgers' comeuppance had come up.  Nursing a 2-1 lead with Jonathan Broxton unavailable, the Dodgers and Manager Joe Torre placed all their faith in Ramon Troncoso — even letting him bat …

Crystal ball: Projecting the first 20 picks  —  Two college pitchers slide out of the top 10 selections  —  It's time to pick up the pace.  —  Last week, we had the first round of projections, with selections for the first 10 picks.  Now it's time to take a crack at the top 20 picks in the June 9 First-Year Player Draft.

Hoffman Savoring Fresh Start With Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — Trevor Hoffman has no phone in his house, is content with listening to the same radio station every day and does not have any serious friends here outside his new buddies on the Milwaukee Brewers.  And he likes it that way.

Red Sox-Twins: Updates  —  (3:30, top seventh, 3-1 Red Sox)  —  Fireworks here in the seventh.  In a span of about 10 minutes the catchers and managers of both teams have been thrown out of the game.  In the bottom of the 7th, Jason Varitek turned around and argued a called ball on a pitch …

The Mets Remain Unbeaten in the Replay Booth  —  Gary Cohen's approach to calling home runs is undergoing a little makeover thanks to the four video reviews of disputed homers that have gone in favor of the Mets since Saturday.  In the past, when an ambiguous homer was hit, he would add something like …

Phil Coke Is a Go-To Guy in Yankees' Depleted Bullpen  —  The Yankees arrived in Cleveland on Thursday with fewer problems than they have had all season.  —  Their fearsome lineup is welcoming back Jorge Posada.  Their deep rotation has a starter to spare in Chien-Ming Wang.

O's Hernandez makes most of debut  —  Rookie allows one run in 5 2/3 innings as O's win season-best fourth straight  —  The more anticipated major league debut comes Friday when the Orioles' top prospect Matt Wieters takes his first big league swings in front of what's expected to be a packed crowd at Camden Yards.

Altanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine anxious to move up after Triple-A win  —  LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Tom Glavine was glad to get his first minor league victory in 22 years.  It's his major league total of 305 that the Atlanta left-hander wants to add to, though.  —  Glavine

Fran Tarkenton Responds to the Brett Favre Stir He Created, Destroys Marcellus Wiley  —  Fran Tarkenton appeared on 790 the Zone Tuesday and was asked about Brett Favre coming back to the Vikings.  He called it “despicable” and got freaking blasted yesterday.  (For whatever it's worth, I freaking agree; go 'way, Brett!)