Manuel, Minaya assured jobs are safe … NEW YORK — Mets general manager Omar Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel have been reassured by club higher-ups that their jobs are not in jeopardy, league sources told SI.com.  —  Minaya and Manuel have come under public scrutiny and even attack during …

Game 92: Orioles at Yankees (updates with Wang setback, Hal Steinbrenner audio and Girardi audio)  —  YANKEES (54-37)  —  Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (8-5, 4.85).  —  ORIOLES (41-50)  —  Roberts 2B  —  Markakis RF  —  Jones CF  —  Huff 1B  —  Mora 3B  —  Scott DH  —  Reimold LF

Nieve DL'd, Sullivan promoted  —  WASHINGTON — As expected, the Mets put pitcher Fernando Nieve on the disabled list today and promoted outfielder Cory Sullivan from Triple-A Buffalo to take his spot on the roster.  —  The Sullivan move is temporary, though, as the Mets wanted …

Recalling momentous day on, above Earth  —  Moonwalk and a moonshot took place on July 20, 1969  —  Forty years ago today, incredible things happened in space, creating indelible memories on Earth.  —  As the Apollo 11 command module Eagle touched down at 4:17 p.m. ET …

Matsui homers in the ninth to help Yankees nip Orioles  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Hideki Matsui homered off Jim Johnson in the ninth inning Monday night, giving the streaking New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.  —  Matsui lined a a 2-2 pitch into the right-field seats off Jim Johnson …

Phillies Eyeing Diamondbacks' Qualls  —  While the Phillies seem the best bet to grab Roy Halladay — if the Blue Jays decide to deal their ace — they are also looking at upgrades in the bullpen.  —  Philadelphia sent a scout to watch Arizona closer Chad Qualls over the weekend, perhaps signaling the teams were talking about a deal.

Lou Piniella has a new pupil: Milton Bradley  —  Cubs manager will try to get outfielder out of hitting funk  —  WASHINGTON — Milton Bradley has a new hitting instructor, and his name is Lou Piniella.  —  The Cubs manager said he plans to work with Bradley in the batting cage on Monday …

Monday Ten Pack  —  Drew Carpenter, RHP, Phillies (Triple-A Lehigh Valley)  —  Carpenter pitched seven innings of three-hit ball on Sunday, and that's really nothing new, as it was his ninth quality start in his last 11.  He's hardly a stud prospect-wise, and is more of a strike-throwing speed-changer …

Assessing the trade market  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Here's a story from mlb.com that assesses the trade market as it pertains to several teams.  —  I wouldn't look for the Brewers to make a serious play for Toronto ace Roy Halladay, and here are the reasons why:

Sources: Pedro's deal incentive-laden  —  The Philadelphia Phillies are guaranteeing Pedro Martinez less than $1 million for the rest of this season, according to two baseball sources familiar with his contract.  However, Martinez could make another $1.275 million if he spends the final 60 days …

Phillies rout Lilly, Cubs for ninth straight win  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer, Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard each went deep, and the Philadelphia Phillies won their ninth straight game, 10-1 over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.  —  Ruiz also had an RBI double during …

K.C. manager Hillman given vote of confidence … KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — General manager Dayton Moore has given Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman a vote of confidence, saying he will return next season.  —  The Royals (37-54) went into Monday night's game against the Los Angeles …

Mussina Staying Retired  —  NEW YORK - — Mike Mussina is not the un-retiring type.  —  “Baseball was great,” said Mussina, who walked away after winning 20 games for the Yankees last season.  “But there comes a point where you have to say it's time to go home.”

Dodgers in on Halladay and Relievers  —  Dodgers assistant general manager Logan White and special assistant Vance Lovelace scouted Toronto starter Roy Halladay's victory over Boston Sunday.  The need for Halladay is clear in a rotation that lacks a clear ace and the club has enough prospects …