Sources: Minaya's job isn't so safe  —  WASHINGTON - Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel received votes of confidence from chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon two weeks ago, the GM said Monday night after joining the Mets in Washington to watch their 6-2 victory over the Nationals.

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

Dodgers' victory is all about Jason Schmidt  —  Veteran right-hander, making his first major league start since 2007, survives a rocky first inning to earn a win, giving up three runs in five innings as L.A. beats Reds, 7-5.  —  Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said this spring that what happened Monday night might never happen.

NY TEAMS STILL NOT PURSUING HALLADAY  —  A Blue Jays official involved in the Roy Halladay discussions told The Post that both New York teams are not serious pursuers of the ace right-hander.  —  The official confirmed what several Yankee executives already had told the Post …

Bad blood spills over in Bucs-Crew tilt  —  Benches clear after Karstens plunked by reliever Smith  —  PITTSBURGH — Brewers pitcher Chris Smith claimed it to be unintentional, but the Pirates saw his plunking of Jeff Karstens with an eighth-inning pitch in Monday's 8-5 Pirates win as anything but.

Phillies must make trade for Halladay  —  There were three Dodgers scouts in Toronto on Sunday, along with Pat Gillick from the Phillies, Gord Ash from the Brewers and a Red Sox delegation.  Not that anyone really has to see any more of Roy Halladay and his incredible 90-92 mph cutter that many confuse as a fastball.

Guillen: ‘I suck’ and am 'embarrassed by the money I'm making'  —  When Royals outfielder José Guillen goes off, as he did Monday afternoon, he seldom minces words.  That didn't change simply because he chose to go off on the guy in the mirror.  —  “I hate making excuses,” he said.

Trade news: Team unlikely to move Qualls, more  —  DENVER - When Felipe Lopez was speaking with a reporter over the weekend, a teammate interjected.  —  “So Felipe, where you getting traded to?” he asked.  —  For a team well out of contention, talking trade is a popular pastime …

Myers could return to Phillies in August  —  Righty to throw 'pen session Saturday, would pitch in relief  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are considered favorites to land Roy Halladay before the July 31 Trade Deadline.  —  But even if they acquire Halladay, they could add a relief pitcher as early as mid-August.

Close play at home caps A's big comeback vs. Twins  —  OAKLAND (AP) — Michael Cuddyer came crashing into home and Michael Wuertz knew he had to cover the plate after his wild pitch.  The Oakland reliever reached out and did his best to make the play.  —  That's how this crazy slugfest finally ended …

Rockies take over wild-card lead  —  “This Week in Baseball” will arrive Tuesday to film a show devoted to the Rockies.  Representatives of the program aren't the only ones who have noticed the team's amazing transformation from the National League West cellar to wild-card leader.

2009 MLB Trade Value: Recap  —  The countdown is finally over - this afternoon, we unveiled the top five pieces in our annual Trade Value series.  Since this is a recap post, here's the whole list in one convenient spot.  —  1. Evan Longoria  —  2. Hanley Ramirez  —  3. Justin Upton