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 Lifts the Yankees on a Homer in the Ninth  —  Hideki Matsui will almost certainly play for a different team next year, when he will not be subjected to postgame pies in the face from A. J. Burnett.  His ravaged knees prevent him from playing the outfield, and the Yankees would prefer more flexibility with their roster.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Rangers pound Smoltz with HRs, hand Red Sox third loss in a row  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Murphy and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered on consecutive pitches, in the same inning Michael Young led off with a long ball, and the Texas Rangers beat the suddenly slumping Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.

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 …

Tribe trade talk  —  His team is the subject of much trade talk in advance of the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, but Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said he has “zero sense” as to whether or not the Indians will get a deal done.  —  “We're extremely busy and active right now,” Shapiro said.

San Diego's Latos Makes Debut  —  San Diego Padres pitcher Mat Latos made his Major League debut yesterday against the Rockies going four innings allowing two runs on three hits (including one long homerun to Ian Stewart) while walking one and striking out four batters.