Moyer Unhappy, Feels Misled  —  Jamie Moyer did not answer questions about his demotion to the bullpen this afternoon at Wrigley Field, but he certainly spoke his mind.  —  In short, Moyer is unhappy and feels misled.  —  “I'm really not happy with this decision that the Phillies have made …

Yanks' seven-game win streak ends  —  Bombers unable to rally after Mitre falters against Jays  —  NEW YORK — Just as the Yankees spent much of their two-game series in Toronto last week playing the Blue Jays and dodging questions about the Red Sox, they spent their pregame hours Monday discouraging talk …

Los Angeles Angels release Justin Speier after extended struggles  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Right-hander Justin Speier has been unconditionally released by the Los Angeles Angels, four days after the struggling reliever gave up three homers in one inning.  —  Speier was 4-2 with a 5.18 ERA for the Angels …

Wakefield to return next week?  —  Red Sox manager Terry Francona just completed his pregame briefing during which he announced the following:  — Tim Wakefield will start for Triple A Pawtucket on Friday, with George Kottaras behind the plate.  If all goes well, Wakefield could be pitching for the Sox as soon as next week.

Hardy Not Placed On Waivers  —  Tom Haudricourt at the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel talked to Brewers GM Doug Melvin, who dismisses rumors that J.J. Hardy might have been claimed by the Red Sox, and says in fact Hardy was not placed on waivers at all.  —  Buster Olney at ESPN had reported yesterday …

Mets have a plan post-Minaya  —  PHOENIX - High-ranking personnel within the Mets organization believe John Ricco ultimately will emerge as Omar Minaya's successor as GM, the Daily News has learned.  —  Ricco, 41, joined the organization as assistant GM in April 2004 after spending 12 years working …

New York Yankees' Ian Kennedy throws off mound  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy threw off a mound for the first time since undergoing surgery May 12 to remove an aneurysm from beneath his right biceps.  —  Kennedy threw 25 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday.

Arizona Diamondbacks put Scott Schoeneweis on DL with depression  —  PHOENIX — Scott Schoeneweis has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Arizona Diamondbacks because of depression, less than three months after his wife was found dead at their home.

Brewers baseball and neighborhood block parties are two Milwaukee summer traditions that have been enjoyed for years.  —  The neighborhood block party season is here and the Brewers have one remaining “Brewers Block Party” scheduled this summer in the Milwaukee area.

Loney trying to get back on track  —  Los Angeles (68-45) at San Francisco (61-51), 7:15 p.m. PT  —  SAN FRANCISCO — With right-hander Joe Martinez starting for the Giants on Tuesday night, James Loney figures to be back in the lineup for the Dodgers.  —  However, nothing is guaranteed for Loney …

Manny Ramirez finding his swing  —  After a slow stretch when he might have been thinking about home runs, Ramirez gets hot against the Giants.  —  Reporting from San Francisco — Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly said he has noticed that Manny Ramirez has fouled off more pitches …

Closer Troy Percival unlikely to return to Tampa Bay Rays because of shoulder problems  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Troy Percival visited his Tampa Bay Rays teammates before Tuesday night's game with the Los Angeles Angels and the closer sounded every bit like someone who has thrown his last pitch in a major league game.

The Nats' GM Search Narrows  —  The Washington Nationals are narrowing their search for a permanent general manager, with Mike Rizzo, Boston assistant GM Jed Hoyer and Arizona player personnel vice president Jerry Dipoto emerging as the primary candidates, according to industry sources.

Calls, opener go L.A.'s way  —  (08-10) 22:50 PDT — The Giants and Dodgers were about to cross swords for the first time in three months, in a series that really means something, and manager Bruce Bochy made it clear he did not want his players getting “over-amped” for any three games in August.