ELLSBURY HEADED BACK TO CENTER  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Following the Red Sox' 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, Jacoby Ellsbury confirmed what was learned by WEEI.com earlier Monday night — that he is slated to be manning center field on a regular basis for the Sox, even with the return of Mike Cameron from the 15-day disabled list.

Bronx Zoo in Queens: Angry Words, and Wins  —  Like the Yankees of Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson, the Mets may just be a team that thrives on a little bit of turmoil.  There have been two confrontations involving a player and a member of the team's staff in the last five days …

Does Derek Jeter Have Anything Left?  —  Even the most devoted fans of the Yankees and their star shortstop Derek Jeter likely recognized that 2009 was a special year for the Yankee captain.  Jeter's 2009 was probably the best season by a 35 year old shortstop in at least half a century.

Steve Phillips would trade Strasburg for Oswalt  —  Chatting at 11:30.  Submit questions here.  —  By this point, just about everything sensible that could be said about Stephen Strasburg has already been said.  So now it's time to turn to the nonsensical things.

Kazuo to join Rockies' Triple-A club  —  DENVER — The Rockies have reached a Minor League agreement with second baseman Kazuo Matsui, who will join Triple-A Colorado Springs provided he passes a physical on Tuesday, Major League sources said Monday.  —  The Rockies have yet to make an official announcement.

Mets Claim Justin Turner  —  The Mets claimed infielder Justin Turner off waivers from the Orioles, tweets Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.  The O's had designated Turner for assignment on Friday to make room for Scott Moore.  Connolly notes that Mets executive Wayne Krivsky drafted Turner as Reds GM back in '06.

New York Mets aware of slide by Philadelphia Phillies, out to show they can top NL East leaders  —  As Jason Bay put it, “I'm not Googling them every day.”  But the Mets' left fielder says he and his teammates are “well aware” of whatever's going on with the Phillies.

Jays beat the odds and Angels  —  The odds weren't in Toronto's favour.  —  First of all, the Blue Jays were facing a left-handed pitcher, which is never a good thing since they're hitting under .200 as a team against southpaws.  —  Second, they weren't just facing any left-handed pitcher.

Let there be lights: Reds mark anniversary  —  Crosley Field hosted first-ever night game 75 years ago  —  CINCINNATI — Ralph Thacker climbed the dugout stairs and leaned on the railing at the edge of the field at Great American Ball Park.  Cane in hand, he glanced at his surroundings …

Man pleads guilty to vomiting on fans  —  PHILADELPHIA — A 21-year-old New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to intentionally vomiting on a man and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands during a Philadelphia Phillies game.  —  Matthew Clemmens of Cherry Hill, N.J., pleaded guilty to simple assault and other charges Tuesday.