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 …

Sabathia stymies error-prone Mets  —  New York Yankees v New York Mets (Getty Images / June 26, 2009)  —  The Yankees had Kate Hudson cheering for them Friday night at Citi Field.  The Mets had Mr. Met.  —  The differences between the two teams, for one night at least, were as stark as a beautiful …

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 …

Jeffress gets 100-game suspension  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Right-hander Jeremy Jeffress, rated by many as the top pitching prospect in the Brewers' farm system, has drawn a 100-game suspension for testing positive for a second time for a “substance of abuse.”

Deal set for young outfielder  —  The Cardinals and representatives for 16-year-old Dominican outfielder Wagner Mateo have agreed in principal on a signing bonus that would make Mateo the franchise's highest-priced amateur acquisition out of the Caribbean, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Tejada sparks Astros, helps snap Tigers' seven-game winning streak  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Miguel Tejada had a double and drove in two runs to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-4 victory over Detroit on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' seven-game winning streak.  —  Tejada doubled in the third inning …

Royals' Moore lacks vision, should lack job  —  sports, royals, zack-greinke, coco-crisp, mike-jacobs, kyle-farnsworth, juan-cruz, leo-nunez, dayton-moore, ramon-ramirez  —  Disastrous.  —  It's the word I used to describe the Royals' offseason at the time that they made their one positive move.

Bizarre Bazardo  —  In the past four years, Yorman Bazardo has played for four organizations (Florida, Seattle, Detroit and how Houston), being traded twice, designated for assignment twice and outright released once.  Seems strange for a guy with a career ERA of 4.61 in Triple …

Perplexed About Lee  —  As Dave noted earlier this afternoon, several teams are currently trying to improve their starting pitching, presently plugging holes either internally or via stopgap veterans.  Two of the bigger names on the market, Erik Bedard and Jake Peavy, have battled health issues all season …

Perkins dominates as Twins stymie Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Glen Perkins worked seven dominant innings in 92-degree heat and the Minnesota Twins got key hits from Jason Kubel and Michael Cuddyer in a 3-1 victory over the slumping St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.

Red Sox get creative while Josh Beckett does his thing  —  Use bag of tricks to back Josh  —  ATLANTA - As if dealing with Josh Beckett [stats] on one of his patented runs wasn't enough, the Atlanta Braves were also up against a Red Sox [team stats] team on a roll last night.

Former New York Yankees IF Phillips signs with Hiroshima Carp  —  HIROSHIMA, Japan — Former New York Yankees infielder Andy Phillips has signed a one-year contract worth $400,000 with the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Central League.  —  “I'm really looking forward to playing for a team …

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.

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.

Shea It Isn't  —  Citi Field is costing the New York Mets — and their opponents — home runs in 2009  —  In order to hit a homer at Citi Field, you have to hit the ball a country mile.  —  Or at least that's what David Wright's fantasy owners might have you believe.

Backe to be designated for assignment  —  Astros letting pitcher go to make room for Paulino on roster  —  HOUSTON — The Astros announced they will designate pitcher Brandon Backe for assignment to make room for Felipe Paulino to come off the disabled list on Saturday.