3 UP: MATSUI, MANAGERIAL STUPIDITY, PUTZ  —  Yes, I am at twitter at http://twitter.com/nyp_joelsherman  —  1. In Sunday's Post, I wrote a column about the death of the traditional DH; the single-dimensional type who need not even have a fielding mitt ordered for him.

Phillies beginning to pile up ASG votes  —  Ibanez joins Utley in starting slot; Pujols leading vote-getter  —  When Charlie Manuel fills out his National League lineup card for the All-Star Game next month, he might have more than one familiar name to write down.

Chamberlain goes career-high 8 innings; Yanks error free for record 18th game  —  CLEVELAND — The midges didn't affect Joba Chamberlain in his first start in Cleveland — and neither did the Indians' hitters.  —  Chamberlain allowed two runs in a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees set …

Reds top Cards after Volquez's return to mound is short-lived  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Lincoln and four other Cincinnati relievers allowed one earned run in eight innings after Edinson Volquez left early his first start since coming off the disabled list early, and the Reds rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Monday night.

Braves not pushing panic button  —  Pitching staff's work, NL East foes keeping race close  —  ATLANTA — Two months into the season, the Braves are still waiting for the arrival of pitching prospect Tommy Hanson and the solution to their outfield woes, which seemingly grow with every Jordan Schafer strikeout.

Howard, Utley hit consecutive HRs, power Phillies past Padres  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chase Utley and Ryan Howard hit consecutive home runs in the fifth inning and Philadelphia beat Adrian Gonzalez and the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Monday night, the Phillies' fourth straight win.

Draft Preview: Selection highly important  —  Mariners hold second overall pick, badly need to bolster hitting  —  SEATTLE — To put the next First-Year Player Draft in perspective from the Mariners' standpoint, Tom McNamara, the organization's new scouting director, said …

Doctor pleads guilty to giving 'roids to players  —  NEW YORK (AP) — A doctor accused of supplying professional baseball players with illegal performance-enhancing drugs pleaded guilty to two federal criminal charges Monday, according to a newspaper report.

Diamondbacks 3, Dodgers 2  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Buckner threw six scoreless innings and rookie Josh Whitesell hit a two-run double, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.  —  The Dodgers threw five wild pitches …

Wilson breaks nose in Ducks' victory over York  —  Manager Gary Carter attends to Preston Wilson(44) after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Dan Foli (16) in the top of the first inning.  The Ducks defeated the York Revolution 8-2.  (Photo by Joseph D. Sullivan, Newsday / May 31, 2009)

Hill pitches gem in win over Mariners  —  Orioles starter throws seven scoreless innings in 1-0 victory  —  SEATTLE - Rich Hill threw seven sharp innings, Adam Jones and George Sherrill came up big against their former team and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners, 1-0, on Monday night.

Bondy: Horwitz is Mets' man in middle  —  Funny thing is, Jay Horwitz never thought he'd be doing anything like this.  Didn't think he'd be escorting wayward Mets into Smithers rehab center during the turbulent '80s, or dismissing a hooker at his hotel door to shortcircuit a practical joke …

Agent Barry Axelrod says Jake Peavy has nothing against White Sox  —  Many White Sox and Cubs fans suffer a healthy dose of South Side-North Side paranoia.  —  The Sox's recent flirtation with Padres pitcher Jake Peavy tested that notion.  The Cubs have been fawning over the 2007 NL Cy …

Inbox: Will Andrus' glove be recognized?  —  Fans ask about trades, road record, lack of walks and more  —  I know it's early, but Elvis Andrus is certainly making a case for Gold Glove consideration.  How many rookies have ever won a Gold Glove?  —  An unofficial survey shows …