New York Mets reliever Francisco Rodriguez regrets confrontation with New York Yankees reliever Brian Bruney  —  Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez says he regrets his aggressive confrontation with New York Yankees reliever Brian Bruney two weeks ago at Yankee Stadium.

YANKEES' NADY DONE FOR SEASON  —  NEEDS TOMMY JOHN SURGERY  —  The Post has learned Xavier Nady's season is over and next year is in question, too.  —  According to several teammates, the Yankees outfielder told them late Thursday night that his right elbow requires Tommy John surgery …

Who gets bumped when Kaz returns?  —  ST. PETERSBURG - LHP Scott Kazmir will come off the disabled list and pitch Saturday or Sunday against the Marlins, and an announcement on whom he will replace on the roster and in the rotation is imminent.  —  Manager Joe Maddon reiterated Thursday …

A-Rod ties Reggie on all-time homer list  —  Slugger blasts solo shot over center-field wall in first  —  ATLANTA — As Alex Rodriguez prepared for the closing ceremonies at the old Yankee Stadium, he joshed with Reggie Jackson, warning the Hall of Famer that he'd come back gunning for him on baseball's home run list.

Great Joba debate rages on  —  Yanks insist he's a starter; fans would like to see him in 'pen  —  It has replaced Yankees vs. Mets as the ultimate take-sides debate in the New York sports realm, having kept talk-radio switchboard operators busy pushing at the button for more than a year.

Sidney Ponson of Kansas City Royals tested positive for stimulant at WBC  —  Kansas City Royals pitcher Sidney Ponson tested positive for a stimulant during the World Baseball Classic and has been banned from international competition for two years.  —  Major League Baseball will not suspend Ponson.

Magadan suspended for one game  —  Red Sox coach also fined for arguing balls and strikes  —  Boston hitting coach Dave Magadan, ejected from the Red Sox's Wednesday night game in Washington for arguing balls and strikes, has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball.

Shapiro addresses speculation on Wedge  —  Tribe GM says no one person to blame for club's troubles  —  CLEVELAND — The fingers of fans remain pointed at Indians manager Eric Wedge, but general manager Mark Shapiro continues to deflect the negative attention away from his beleaguered skipper.

MLB reacts to Jackson, Fawcett deaths  —  King of Pop and Charlie's Angels star had fans around league  —  The year was 1976.  —  Farrah Fawcett had the poster that was on walls everywhere.  —  Michael Jackson was fronting “The Jacksons” — as the band started off on its own a year after leaving Motown.

Cubs snap four-game losing streak, edge White Sox 5-4  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Geovany Soto hit a three-run homer, Jake Fox went deep again to back another solid start by Randy Wells and the Chicago Cubs broke a four-game losing streak by beating the White Sox 5-4 on Friday.

Four managers who may not be back in 2010 and more (cont.)  —  Tigers make great moves, look for more  —  The division always described as wide open became a little less so this week, as the Detroit Tigers' 6-0 homestand enabled them to open a five-game lead on the second-place Twins.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan J. Braun buys Malibu foreclosure  —  Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan J. Braun has purchased a foreclosed home in Malibu for $4.85 million.  —  The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom gated Mediterranean has ocean views and sits on more than an acre with a swimming pool, spa and built-in barbecue.

Gameday Live 72: Mets vs. Yankees  —  Welcome to another night on the blog Mets fans.  Citi Field has been hit with severe winds and rain.  The tarp has been removed and the first pitch is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.  —  Tonight's pitching matchup features Mets righty Mike Pelfrey (5-2 …

Roenicke more than just a flamethrower  —  Cincinnati (35-36) at Cleveland (30-44), 7:05 p.m. ET  —  TORONTO — Reds reliever Josh Roenicke let it be known he's capable of bringing more than the heat.  —  With fastballs able to reach 97-98 mph on the radar gun, Roenicke has the reputation …

Holders of Season Tickets Are Having Second Thoughts  —  Jesse Goldman's four Mets season tickets behind the first-base dugout at Shea Stadium have been in his family since Tom Seaver was a young star.  —  But as prices escalated in recent years, Goldman recouped part of his investment …